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Nitin Gadkari talks to Goa allies through the night about Parrikar successor, but no result

The BJP's alliance with the MGP, the GFP and Independents in Goa hinged on Manohar Parrikar as the only undisputed leader.

When Manohar Parrikar led a rebellion at IIT Bombay against sabudana pakoras

Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar died Sunday after battling cancer for more than a year.

Despite infighting, Mumbai Congress chief sees party winning city’s six Lok Sabha seats

Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam says detractors often serve as an inspiration for him, adding that voters are not driven away by factionalism.

BJP leaders follow Modi and become ‘chowkidars’ — only on Twitter

The move came a day after Modi initiated the “Main bhi chowkidar” campaign on social media, playing on a campaign byword from his 2014 outing.

Manohar Parrikar, IIT-B graduate & RSS worker who helped fortify BJP in Goa

Manohar Parrikar was synonymous with the BJP’s rise in Goa. His death will leave the party a huge leadership vacuum to fill.   

Kanimozhi makes her debut in DMK’s list of 20 candidates to be fielded in Lok Sabha polls

The list also features former union ministers Dayanidhi Maran, A. Raja and T.R. Baalu for 20 constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

Congress leaves 7 seats in Uttar Pradesh for SP, BSP & RLD alliance

Congress has announced that it will leave more than a dozen Lok Sabha seats for other parties to woo allies in the politically crucial state.

Days after Priyanka Vadra met its chief, Bhim Army says no reason to support Congress in UP

Congress has done nothing for Dalits during its 60-year rule and there is no reason for it to support the party in Uttar Pradesh, said Bhim Army's national president.

BJP leader threatens to fight independent if speaker Sumitra Mahajan gets Indore ticket again

The senior leader known as Sattan claims Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has not been in touch with party workers in Indore.

Telangana may witness shortage of police personnel during Lok Sabha elections

About 19,000 additional security personnel from other states were deployed in Telangana during previous assembly elections.

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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.