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‘I have a personal bond with Modi, allied with Nitish to give PM a third term,’ says Chirag Paswan

In an interaction with ThePrint, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader says he does not think his ‘Bihari first’ plan will be possible under any other alliance.

No point working with Khattar when there’s no faith, says former Haryana home minister Anil Vij

In an interview, Vij says he was kept in the dark about the changes in state govt last month, dismisses claims he was asked to be part of Nayab Saini cabinet.

Why the ‘third’ front in Uttar Pradesh may not be a big threat to either BJP or INDIA candidates

AIMIM, Apna Dal (Kamerawadi), Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party & Rashtriya Uday Party have floated PDM Nyay Morcha, but most have limited presence in some assembly segments.

Daughter of Nitish aide, fielded by Chirag — who is Shambhavi Choudhary, NDA’s Samastipur pick

Shambhavi Choudhary is likely to face another JD (U) minister’s son Sunny Hazari, who joined Congress, from the Samastipur seat. Congress is yet to announce its candidate.

What happens in closed-door meetings at Manipur CM’s house & how he’s hard at work to show ‘PM cares’

CM has been holding meetings to address voters' concerns over Modi's absence from Manipur at time of crisis. Congress has filed complaint saying the meetings violate Model Code of Conduct.

Secular parties don’t want Muslims in leadership positions, want them to be their slaves — Owaisi

In an interview, Owaisi, whose AIMIM has allied with Apna Dal (K) & other smaller parties, says object is to beat BJP, accuses INDIA bloc of being silent on issues concerning Muslims.

‘Publicity stunt,’ Delhi HC slams plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM after ED arrest

Justice Subramonium Prasad transferred petition filed by former AAP MLA Sandeep Kumar to the court of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan where similar petitions were heard earlier.

Why Indian Secular Front broke up with the Left and Congress in West Bengal

After seat sharing talks broke down over Murshidabad & Serampore seats, ISF has decided to go it alone. Analysts believe ISF won't stand a chance without support of CPI(M) or Congress.

Sakshee Malikkh endorses CPI’s Wayanad candidate Annie Raja: ‘Stood with wrestlers during our protest’

Malikkh was part of protest demanding action against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by WFI chief & BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, says Annie Raja 'still struggling with us'.

‘Changing candidates every hour’ — Modi takes dig at Akhilesh Yadav for indecisive leadership

Samajwadi Party ‘changing candidates every hour’, Modi remarked Saturday. Experts say changing candidates frequently on so many seats could lead to ‘political hara-kiri’.

On Camera

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.