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Historically, 75% candidates lose badly in every Lok Sabha election but contest anyway

Despite losing their deposits, many candidates contest in order to split their rival's votes or protest the political environment.

Pakistan, China can’t afford misadventures under BJP’s watch, says UP CM Adityanath

Addressing a rally in Rourkela, CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Congress of having a soft approach towards terrorists and naxalites.

SC directs poll body to watch Modi biopic to decide on nationwide ban of film

Producers of 'PM Narendra Modi' moved the top court after the poll body banned it a day before voting in the Lok Sabha elections began.

UP CM Adityanath slams Mayawati’s Bajrang Bali comment, says SP-BSP mean goons & corruption

The Uttar Pradesh CM remarked that those who didn't believe in Lord Ram and Krishna, were taking refuge in Bajrangbali.

BJP MLA copies Pakistan song for Indian Army ‘tribute’, is caught by Pak military spokesman

Major General Asif Ghafoor, the Pakistan military's chief spokesperson, calls out BJP MLA Raja Singh for copying the song, takes jibe about 27 February dogfight. 

Whose ancestors got pally with Jallianwala Bagh butchers? Captain & Harsimrat fight it out

Saturday marked the 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which saw hundreds of peaceful protesters die at the hands of the British.

Opposition wants Supreme Court to direct EC to verify VVPAT slips for 50% EVMs

Opposition parties Sunday met to discuss issue of EVM malfunctioning where Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said they will plan a nationwide campaign to bring this to light.

Shah Faesal called out on social media: Kashmir students jailed in Karnataka have legal aid

Former IAS officer Shah Faesal had claimed that three Kashmiris jailed for an ‘anti-national’ post after the Pulwama attack had no legal aid.

Union steel minister Birender Singh offers to resign after his son gets Hisar ticket

The Cabinet minister held a press conference to announce this after the selection of his son Brijendra Singh as the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Hisar.

In Kashmir rally, PM Modi says he won’t allow Abdullahs & Muftis to divide India

The prime minister also attacked Congress saying the party has never trusted valour of Indian armed forces.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.