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What’s behind BJP’s decision to form ‘samajik toliyan’ in Rajasthan

BJP has selected 500 representatives from different social groups to have 'direct communication' with voters & counter 'fake narrative spread by Opposition' on caste census, reservation.

‘BJP gives women equal opportunities’ — why Shivraj Patil’s daughter-in-law Archana joined party

BJP anticipates that doctor & social worker Archana Patil's entry will help it expand footprint in Congress stronghold Latur & help its candidate in constituency, Sudhakar Shrangare.

‘Not ab ki baar 400 paar, it’s ab ki baar Tihar’ — Tharoor gives 3 reasons BJP ‘knows it’s losing’

In an interview, Thiruvananthapuram MP says he's confident about his prospects despite 3-term anti-incumbency factor & BJP MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar being one of his challengers.

Murdered uncle, accused cousin & sibling war — YSR family turf Kadapa now Jagan-Sharmila battleground

YS Sharmila, Congress’s Kadapa candidate, accuses CM Jagan of ‘using’ uncle YS Vivekananda Reddy’s death for political gains, criticises him for renominating cousin, suspect in the 'murder'.

‘Even God will not forgive BJP,’ says Atishi, claims Arvind Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest

AAP sources said since his arrest, Kejriwal’s doctors have expressed concern over his rapidly decreasing weight. The court has permitted him to carry his diabetes medications.

TN: Unfazed over ‘dynasty politics’ hogging poll discourse, candidates campaign with loved ones; set new trend

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , April 3 (ANI): As the state gears up for the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha on April...

Kolkata Police closed 2 cases against Future Gaming around the time it donated to TMC via poll bonds

In both cases, lodged in 2019, lottery users accused the firm of misappropriating funds. Police filed closure reports in both even as ED was conducting a money-laundering probe.

Congress unveils list of 17 candidates from Andhra, Bihar, Odisha & West Bengal for 2024 LS polls

The election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases starting April 19. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Election Commission transfers 8 DMs and 12 SPs in five states

In a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the decision was taken as part of the ‘regular review’ by the Commission.

‘Those who don’t vote for Modi…’: BJP ex-MP’s ‘threat’ to govt employees in Rajasthan

Santosh Ahlawat purportedly said this while addressing a booth-level workers’ meeting in Surajgarh assembly segment. Congress MLA from Surajgarh Sharwan Kumar had demanded EC action.

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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.