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With Gandhis absent & rumblings within BJP affecting Smriti Irani’s prospects, Amethi voters are torn

'Religion' pitch, though, could still work in Irani's favour, who is contesting against Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma. Meanwhile many feel Rahul or Priyanka could have swept elections.

How land titling act based on NITI Aayog model set off slugfest between Jagan & TDP’s Naidu

Act was passed in Sept 2022. While TDP-JanaSena dub it as Jagan's 'land grabbing act', YSRCP chief calls out 'TDP’s hypocrisy of opposing Act now after endorsing it in assembly'.

Pankaja Munde is ‘desperate’ to win Beed for BJP. Maratha quota headwinds stand in her way

Saying she has always backed Maratha quota, Pankaja Munde stresses it's an issue for state assembly & not Centre. She is contesting from Beed against NCP (SP)'s Bajrang Sonwane.

Retired SC, HC judges, journalist N Ram ask Modi & Rahul to ‘meaningfully’ duel in public debate

Letter from retd justices Madan B Lokur, Ajit P Shah & N Ram says citizens would benefit from a debate between the leaders 'on non-partisan, non-commercial platform'.

In Haryana, BJP’s ex-ally Dushyant Chautala calls for floor test, Congress seeks time with governor

JJP's Chautala writes to Governor saying BJP govt has lost majority in House. Meanwhile, Congress is looking to submit memorandum to Governor on state's political situation.

52 criminal cases & love of horses — who’s Bihar ex-MLA Anant Singh, out campaigning on 15-day parole

‘Chhote Sarkar’ Anant Kumar Singh, serving a 10-yr sentence in a Patna jail, was released on parole this week and is campaigning for JD(U)’s Lalan Singh in Munger.

JJP’s Dushyant Chautala says he’ll back Congress in no-trust motion against Haryana’s BJP govt

Chautala should parade 10 MLAs before governor to prove intent, says Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Ball in Hooda's court, JJP to give outside support to his government, retorts Chautala.

Tamil Nadu’s first ever BJP MLA, C Velayuthan, dies at 73. Modi, Nadda, Annamalai pay tributes

Chennai: The first Bharatiya Janata Party member to be elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, C. Velayuthan, passed away at his hometown in...

After ‘racism’ row, Sam Pitroda resigns as Indian Overseas Congress chief

Decision to step down was on his own and party has accepted decision, says senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

Khattar says resignation wasn’t sudden, ‘suggested’ change of guard to Modi a year ago

Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar also says he doesn’t think anyone else would’ve transferred power voluntarily like he did with his successor Nayab Singh Saini.

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Israel-US-Iran war could go many ways for India. The dust needs to settle first

In many respects the war has reinforced the partnership between Israel and UAE. And for India, the relationship with the UAE carries far greater strategic weight than any connection with Iran.

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.