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Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir joins BJP and is likely to contest Lok Sabha elections

Gambhir who joined the party in the presence of union minister Arun Jaitley may be fielded from the New Delhi constituency, currently represented by Meenakshi Lekhi.

Impressed & inspired by PM Modi, so joined politics, says Ravindra Jadeja’s wife Rivaba

Rivaba Jadeja says she's not averse to contesting the Lok Sabha polls and defends the Karni Sena, of which she is a part.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra can be spoilsport for SP-BSP alliance in UP, claims Shiv Sena

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena said Pawar and Mayawati not contesting was a sign that road was clear for Modi to return. 

BJP’s no more party with a ‘difference’ — over 25% of its ministers in states are defectors

A detailed analysis by ThePrint of all BJP ministers — including junior ones — in states it rules shows that as many as 29% are of non-BJP origin.

In BJP’s first list, Amit Shah to debut from Advani’s Gandhinagar seat

With the party expected to fight around 430 seats, it has now announced a little over 40 per cent of its candidates by declaring names for 184 seats.

BJP announces first list of 184 candidates from 20 states for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Prime Minister Modi will contest from Varanasi and Amit Shah from Gandhinagar, said union minister J.P. Nadda announcing the party's candidates for Lok Sabha elections.

Kanhaiya Kumar’s political aspirations hit a kerb, Congress-RJD likely to dump him

The opposition alliance had initially indicated that it would back Kanhaiya's bid for the Begusarai seat but the constituency is now likely to go to the RJD.

I wear abuses as jewels, says PM Modi in chat with 25 lakh chowkidars

The interaction with the security guards across the country via an audio bridge lasted for 23 minutes, one of the PM’s shortest public addresses.

Rahul Gandhi will stay out of UP as Priyanka Vadra takes charge of Congress campaign

The Congress president is likely to spend most of his time on the campaign trail outside UP, except for a rally or roadshow in his constituency, Amethi.

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant proves majority in Assembly

After winning a floor test in the House, CM Sawant urged all members to join him in ensuring that developmental work reaches all regions of the state.

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The inherited intolerance of ‘my-god-the-only-god’. Why peace fails

Over millennia, men, social groups, and countries have fought over land, resources, women, even honour, but the arrival of Abrahamic monotheism brought in a...

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.