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Targeted in post purportedly by Congress’s Shrinate, Kangana says ‘don’t use sex workers’ lives as slur’

BJP leaders have called for Congress chief Kharge to sack Supriya Shrinate over ‘disgusting’ post aimed at actor Kangana Ranaut, who is BJP’s candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat.

In Tamil Nadu, BJP tries to dispel ‘Brahmin party’ perception with no candidate from the community

The AIADMK has also not fielded any Brahmin candidates. Community outfit says they hoped to be accommodated to fight ‘enemy DMK,’ but are now in a 'dilemma'.

In its latest list, BJP fields Dharmendra Pradhan & Naveen Jindal, drops Gen VK Singh & Varun Gandhi

'Critic' of Centre & UP govt, Varun has been left out, while his mother Maneka has been fielded from Sultanpur. BJP's relying on young faces in some seats, star power in some, it is learnt.

United Left sweeps JNU students’ union polls, new president calls it ‘mandate against ABVP, BJP’

AISA's Dhananjay secures JNUSU President post defeating ABVP’s Umesh C Ajmeera, takes a swipe at ABVP for 'indulging in violence', says people will 'dethrone' BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

7 Muslims among BSP’s 25 candidates in UP — a likely challenge for SP-Congress & boost for BJP

Of BSP's 7 Muslim candidates, 4 will fight SP-Congress alliance's Muslim candidates on Amroha, Moradabad, Sambhal & Saharanpur, could lead to counter-polarisation of votes in BJP's favour.

Jaipur Dialogues, Tharoor’s ‘epiphany’ jibe — what’s the row around Congress candidate Sunil Sharma

Sunil Sharma is Congress candidate for Jaipur Lok Sabha seat. His family is said to have a long association with the party.

MVA’s seat-sharing woes: Congress & Uddhav Sena tussle over Sangli, Mumbai seats, VBA plays hardball

Congress stands firm on Sangli, a stronghold since Independence, even as Uddhav Thackeray announces wrestler Chandrahar Patil's candidature. Aaditya Thackeray says talks ongoing.

Got a call from a big-time politician? Beware of AI-generated deepfakes as polls approach

Regulations need to catch up with AI but public education and alertness are also key to curbing potentially disruptive influence on electoral process, say experts.

‘38 firms that donated Rs 2,000 cr to BJP got projects worth Rs 3.8 lakh cr,’ alleges Congress

Demanding SC-monitored probe into electoral bonds given to BJP, Congress says it found 4 patterns of “blatant corruption” in scheme: ‘Prepaid, postpaid, post-raid bribes & shell companies’.

Kejriwal in jail, AAP in turmoil, what this means for Bhagwant Mann with polls around the corner

With AAP top brass behind bars, Punjab CM faces mix of prospects & hurdles. Some experts feel that with Mann's perceived closeness to Amit Shah, 'Centre's grip will tighten' over Punjab.

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.