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‘Flyover minister’ doesn’t need Modi support for re-election. Name Gadkari is good enough

Union minister Nitin Gadkari is campaigning in Nagpur for his second term from the constituency, and infrastructure development work is his only election pitch.

Modi blames Congress for creation of Pakistan, says it wants a separate PM for J&K

At a rally in Latur, Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of having a manifesto that "speaks the same language as Pakistan."

CBI opposes Lalu Yadav’s bail plea, says he could indulge in political activities

The CBI cited Lalu Prasad Yadav’s hospital stint in hospital, saying he virtually conducting his political activities from there.

Rahul should give up SPG cover if he thinks terrorism isn’t a poll issue: Sushma Swaraj

Union minister Sushma Swaraj said the Congress' election manifesto clearly reflects that the party doesn't think terrorism is a problem.

BJP manifesto the voice of an isolated man, says Rahul Gandhi in a dig at PM Modi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said his party's manifesto was created through discussion with million of Indians, unlike the BJP manifesto.

This Lok Sabha election has most candidates using online crowd-funding for campaigns

A popular crowd-funding website has said to have raised close to Rs. 1.4 crore for 40 newly registered candidates.

RSS, BJP grow roots in Bengal’s Naxal cradle as red makes way for saffron

The RSS has been gaining a foothold in North Bengal, including Naxalbari, aiding the BJP's poll prospects but significantly giving it an edge in an ideological war.  

What makes PM Modi a hit among Assam’s women — Ujjwala, toilets & ‘tough decisions’

Most women in Assam express their desire to see Modi re-elected. The faultlines, however, run deep among women from the minority communities.

It’s more politics, less music in the battle of the BJP & Congress campaign songs

The BJP’s song is all smiles and nationalism, while the Congress number is the angry Indian’s call for justice.

Advani, Joshi were missing from BJP manifesto release event because they weren’t invited

Party president Amit Shah met both leaders late Monday but ThePrint has learnt that both were not invited to the unveiling of the manifesto.

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Trump’s Iran blockade isn’t just about Tehran, it’s about China

The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.

US blockade of Iran ports in Hormuz may hit China hardest, but India could feel price pain too

Disruptions to Iranian flows may trigger global supply reshuffle, intensify competition and raise India’s import bill.

Saudi Arabia invokes defence pact with Pakistan amid West Asia conflict. What it entails

According to Drop Site, under the current terms of the deal, which is entirely defensive, Saudi Arabia couldn’t request that Pakistan counterattack Iran, even from Saudi territory. 

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.