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For Modi’s 7-member core team in Varanasi, goal is victory margin bigger than 2019

Team’s key members are national general secretary Sunil Bansal and in-charge of coordination activities Ashwini Tyagi. They are micromanaging 2024 Lok Sabha poll in Varanasi. 

Jai Bhim or Jai Shri Ram? UP Dalits at a political crossroads post BSP decline

BSP & Mayawati gave Dalits an assertive political identity that has outlasted the party's influence. Now, they are poised between Hindu nationalism and Ambedkarite ideals.

Raj Thackeray promises support to Modi for ‘five years’, lists expectations for third term

MNS chief makes 6 specific demands of Centre while sharing stage with PM at Mumbai's Shivaji Park during ruling Mahayuti's final election rally.

‘Congress will bulldoze Ram temple, if voted to power’, says PM Modi in Barabanki rally

Referring to the INDIA bloc, the prime minister urged the people present at the rally in UP’s Barabanki to avoid wasting their votes on a “ridiculous Khichdi coalition”.

AAP slams Swati Maliwal as BJP’s ‘conspiracy face’, Rajya Sabha MP alleges party making ‘U-turn’

BJP is behind 'conspiracy' as it is desperate ever since Kejriwal walked out on bail, says Atishi. Maliwal retorts that those joining recently are slamming a 20-year party worker.

Poll outcome to be better than what Prashant Kishor could have delivered, says Jagan Mohan Reddy

CM Jagan's attack on former I-PAC head came after Kishor predicted massive defeat for YSRCP in an interview, a day ahead of polling in Andhra Pradesh.

Sacked vigilance staffer, ‘whistle-blower’, YouTuber — who is Savukku Shankar, held under Goondas Act

Shankar is lodged in Coimbatore Central jail with 7 cases registered against him in various parts of Tamil Nadu on multiple charges. He has been critical of CM Stalin & family.

Why Engineer Rashid, jailed under UAPA, is giving jitters to NC’s Omar Abdullah in Baramulla

Rashid's son Abrar is running his campaign, that's drawing young voters. Analysts say Rashid's idea of separatism & perception that he's being targeted by 'draconian' state make him popular.

Trouble in alliance as BJP eyes JD(S) bastions in Karnataka MLC polls in its bid to ‘conquer the south’

The sticking point is the Karnataka South Teachers, where the BJP and the JD (S) have fielded their own candidates. The tug-of-war comes at a turbulent time for the JD(S).

Lalu keeps vigil in once RJD bastion Saran where daughter Rohini is up against BJP’s Rudy

Saran’s election scene is charged with emotion as Lalu’s daughter takes the mantle amid her father’s health concerns. Rohini Acharya faces Rajiv Pratap Rudy in the 20 May elections.

On Camera

Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.