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JJP fields 25 candidates against BJP in Rajasthan as fissures grow in Haryana alliance

JJP has also announced 'mission' to see Dushyant Chautala as Haryana CM in 2024. Amid calls from within BJP to end alliance, state chief says it's for central leadership to decide.

Maharashtra’s ruling parties claim panchayat polls win. Opposition says ‘true picture only in 2024′

BJP, Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP claim they 'won in 1,700 panchayats'. Opposition's making counterclaims, but analysts warn against putting too much weight on panchayat polls.

Why BJP is banking on SP, BSP & rebels to hurt Congress in 3 Madhya Pradesh regions

With less than a fortnight to go for polling in Madhya Pradesh, SP & BSP tickets for over 30 Congress rebels in fray could end up costing Kamal Nath-led state unit dearly.

In 1st major rural poll post NCP split, Ajit Pawar faction sweeps Baramati, Sharad Pawar sits it out

As counting for 2,359 gram panchayats was still underway, leaders of the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP claimed to have won 30 of 32 gram panchayats in Baramati — the Pawar stronghold. 

Months before polls, Khattar gets on a bus, banters with the people — ‘got a feel of highs & lows’

Haryana CM travelled from his constituency, Karnal, to Chandigarh in a Haryana Roadways bus. A video of the trip shows him engaging in light-hearted banter with passengers.

‘Whether from hell or jail’, Kejriwal will run Delhi, say AAP leaders as ED summons looms

Delhi CM holds meeting with all AAP MLAs. He had skipped last week's summons for questioning in excise policy case, calling ED action 'illegal & politically motivated'.

In poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s conflict-hit Bastar villages, children dream big — NEET, UPSC & NDA

According to govt data, Chhattisgarh has been one of the hardest hit by Left Wing Extremism. But better education facilities have meant children want to pursue higher goals.

Related communities with agrarian roots — why Marathas are claiming to be Kunbis amid quota stir

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil has given Shinde govt till 2 Jan to give reservation to Marathas. With quota issue stuck in SC, community hopes for immediate benefit through Kunbi status. 

Swap vehicles, change meeting venue — how Bastar’s politicians give Maoists the slip in poll season

Suspected Maoists stabbed to death BJP's vice-president in Narayanpur while he was campaigning for this month's polls. Leaders across parties are targets as they 'represent the Indian state'.

‘Pro-incumbency in Madhya Pradesh,’ says Jyotiraditya, heaps praise on Shivraj for state’s development

Campaigning for BJP for 17 Nov assembly polls, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dispels rumour of rivalry with Narendra Singh Tomar, says Congress may call him betrayer, but BJP his family. Campaigning for BJP for 17 Nov assembly polls, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dispels rumour of rivalry with Narendra Singh Tomar, says Congress may call him betrayer, but BJP his family.

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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.