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PM Modi set to campaign in MP, Karnataka today

This will be the first rally by PM Modi ahead of the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in 14 constituencies of Karnataka on April 26.

Triple talaq law, door-to-door & Madhavi Latha — how BJP is trying break Owaisi spell on Hyderabad

Muslim women in Hyderabad’s Old City say they haven’t heard about Madhavi Latha, but the BJP candidate says she's determined to champion their rights in AIMIM stronghold.

Indira assassin Beant Singh’s son contesting from Faridkot, says ‘shaheed’s stature above entertainers’

Sarabjit Singh Khalsa says people of Faridkot wanted a 'serious' candidate. He'll face BJP candidate singer-turned-politician Hans Raj Hans & AAP's actor-comedian Karamjit Anmol.

SAD announces 1st list of 7 LS candidates — ex-ministers to former MPs & MLAs, veterans lead charge

Dr Daljit Singh Cheema, who served as adviser to Parkash Badal when he was CM, to contest from Gurdaspur. Two-time MLA & real estate developer NK Sharma pitted against Preneet Kaur.

Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM forms alliance with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu

The alliance with Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK also continue for the state's assembly elections, informed Owaisi.

‘I don’t trust this govt’ — Jarange-Patil says he will field Maratha candidates in Maharashtra polls

In an interview with ThePrint, the quota leader also threatened a bigger protest if his demand of granting Marathas Kunbi caste certificates under OBC category is not met by 6 June.

Celebrities of TMC — why Mamata Banerjee turns to the glamour world in times of political crisis

From Mimi Chakraborty last election to cricketer Yusuf Pathan in this one, TMC consistently banks on star power. The Left and BJP too have fielded their share of celebrities.

Puducherry’s BJP candidate, A Namassivayam expresses confidence in winning election; promises development

New Delhi , April 13 (ANI): Puducherry's BJP candidate, A Namassivayam, who is also the Home Minister of the Union Territory, expressed confidence in...

Khattar’s anecdote at Hisar rally stirs up row ahead of polls. ‘Kuldeep, entire Bishnoi community upset’

The former Haryana CM narrated anecdote about bribery without taking names but apparently referring to Kuldeep's father & ex-CM Bhajan Lal. Later said remarks were wrongly projected.

‘Women gangraped at TMC office, one asked by cops to compromise’: NHRC’s report on Sandeshkhali

Report names 3 TMC leaders — Shibu Hazra, Uttam Sardar and Amir Ali Ghazi — as accused. All are currently in jail. TMC's Kunal Ghosh dismisses report, says 'NHRC is a BJP cadre'.

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

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.