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Daughter takes on father ‘with tears of blood’ in Alwar rural polls — ‘he never respected me’

Meena Kumari, in fray from Alwar Rural, describes former MLA Jairam Jatav as a ‘superstitious man’ who had ‘tortured’ her for bringing ‘bad luck’. He says her motive is to cut votes.

From welfarism in MP & Chhattisgarh to Hindutva in Rajasthan — why BJP has changed its poll strategy

In Rajasthan, unlike in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, BJP is campaigning on Hindutva issue more aggressively. To counter this, Congress is spending on cow welfare & temple development.

With push for fresh caste census, Shivakumar throws a Vokkaliga curveball at Siddaramaiah

Congress seems to be a divided house with Karnataka Deputy CM playing Vokkaliga card. Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha has petitioned government not to accept caste census report of 2015.

‘Battle for Tijara seat like India-Pakistan match,’ says Balaknath, BJP’s ‘Rajasthan ka Yogi’

Mahant Balak Nath Yogi, aka Baba Balaknath, is approaching upcoming polls with an 'us versus them' mentality, attacking the Congress-led govt for its alleged minority appeasement politics.

UP ex-DGP announces new party to fight for Bundelkhand statehood. ‘Only fear of cutting votes will work’

Sulkhan Singh, who was 1st DGP under Yogi 1.0 govt, says party once registered may field candidates in 2024. He's also open to supporting BJP if they guarantee separate state.

‘Haathi ke daant’ — former Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia on Gehlot-Pilot show of unity

Poonia also says PM Narendra Modi’s is most recognizable face in the world & that BJP will press on with its ‘collective leadership’ approach in Rajasthan.

Come election, Dera chief & rape-murder convict Ram Rahim out of jail, again. Haryana govt says ‘no link’

This is the fifth time since February 2022 that Ram Rahim — in jail since 2017 for rape and murder — has come out of prison on parole/furlough around election time.

BJP Minority Morcha wanted 10 Muslims in fray in 3 states but party ‘didn’t find winnable contenders’

BJP has fielded no Muslim candidates in MP, Rajasthan, Telangana and Chhattisgarh in this month's elections. Minority Morcha leaders say they have accepted the decision & would not question it.

‘Pensions to elderly over govt jobs for youth?’ Why young voters of Telangana have a grouse with KCR

Government job aspirants in Telangana want systemic reform, besides an end to inordinate delays & paper leaks involving Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC).

PM Modi slams Gehlot-led Congress govt in Rajasthan. ‘Made state no.1 in crimes against women’

At an election rally in poll-bound Rajasthan, Modi alleged that ever since the Congress took the reins of power in the state, there have only been riots.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.