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Opposition disheartened by India’s growth, says PM Modi in Arunachal rally

The prime minister asked voters to punish opposition parties in elections for belittling the achievements of India's scientists and defence forces. 

Gorakhpur bypolls winner pulls out of SP-BSP alliance, now eyeing tie-up with BJP

The Nishad Party chief, whose son had won on a SP ticket in Gorapkhpur bypolls, says the party withdrew over seat-sharing and is now in talks with BJP.

200 civil society groups to come together to give opposition unity a fresh push

Meeting is set for 6 April in New Delhi that is expected to be attended by Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Farooq Abdullah & Tejashwi Yadav among others.

Toaster, pen drive, laptop, CCTV camera — EC is keeping up with new-age poll symbols

In this Lok Sabha election, new parties can go tech-savvy as the EC has come up with an array of new-age poll symbols for them to choose from.

Congress willing to ally in Delhi, but AAP wants Punjab, Haryana & Goa too

The two parties have been tangoing around the idea of an alliance for a while now, and a divided Congress has left the final call with Rahul Gandhi.

PM Modi attacks Chandrababu Naidu, calls him ‘u-turn Babu’

PM Modi said that he has made all efforts from his side, but Chandrababu Naidu, who is running the government, has no intention to develop Andhra Pradesh.

Final hearing of National Herald case involving Sonia & Rahul to be held on 23 April

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Gandhis, said that the issue has various aspects which would require considerable time.

Samjhauta blast verdict shows BJP has no respect for institutions, says Omar Abdullah

NIA special judge Jagdeep Singh informed that the prosecution withheld critical information that could have led to a guilty verdict, Abdullah said.

Kanhaiya Kumar booked for violation for model code of conduct of elections

Kanhaiya Kumar is contesting in the Lok Sabha elections from Begusarai as a CPI candidate.

Trouble in JD(U) out in the open as Prashant Kishor reveals he’s not managing polls

Prashant Kishor's tweet has only strengthened speculation that the poll strategist is finding life as a politician far more challenging. 

On Camera

Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law doesn’t guarantee justice. What more needs to be done

The AAP govt has extracted more political capital from sacrilege accountability than any of its predecessors. It now has the opportunity — and the obligation — to match that rhetoric with performance in court.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

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.