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BJP’s Pramod Sawant, an RSS thoroughbred & ayurvedic doctor, sworn in as Goa CM

Pramod Sawant, 45, is a two-term BJP MLA from North Goa’s Sanquelim and was the assembly Speaker. He is expected to get two deputies.

BJP, Congress take on Telangana CM for floating idea of new party

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao had said that both BJP and Congress 'failed' to meet the people's aspirations and he would form a national party 'if necessary' to tackle them.

Elections are like a picnic for Gandhis, says BJP as Priyanka takes boat ride in UP

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra began a 3-day campaign in UP, during which she will travel 100 km on the river Ganga from Allahabad to Varanasi.

One-fourth of Goa MLAs in race for chief minister’s post after Manohar Parrikar’s death

Four-time CM Manohar Parrikar's selection for the post was the condition on which regional players helped the BJP form the state government in 2017.

Modi has turned the entire country into chowkidars after getting caught: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president alleged that chowkidar PM Modi had only helped Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi & Nirav Modi.

Congress’ Lok Sabha poll pitch — ‘Rahul model of governance’ vs Modi model

Work done by Congress governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh is a recurring feature in party president Rahul Gandhi’s rallies.

Defectors, allies & careful weeding out of non-performers delaying BJP Lok Sabha list

BJP was expected to declare its first list Saturday but despite hectic parleys by its top leaders, including PM Modi, it failed to arrive at a decision.

Mayawati chides Congress for creating confusion, says SP-BSP-RLD can defeat BJP on its own

BSP chief Mayawati said the Congress can contest all Lok Sabha seats in the UP if it wanted instead of creating confusion by leaving some.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra begins Lok Sabha campaigning from Prayagraj

Priyanka Vadra, who is on a three-day visit to UP, will cover the 100-km distance by boat in Ganga from Prayagraj to Varanasi.

New chief minister of Goa to be sworn in Monday: State BJP president Vinay Tendulkar

Goa assembly speaker Pramod Sawant, BJP ally Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar and BJP legislator Vishwajit Rane are the aspirants for the post.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

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.