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Criticised over mosque clip, BJP’s Hyderabad candidate is trying every trick to be seen, even by Muslims

Political analysts say Hyderabad has never seen a candidate like Latha before & media savvy has propelled her to national attention — and made it seem like a closer fight than it is. 

Cops linked to Raghav Chadha ‘supporting drug trade’ — AAP MLA’s accusations spark firestorm in Punjab

Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh alleges at Amritsar rally that at least 2 Punjab Police officers are supporting drug trade in city & that these officers are Chadha’s ‘blue-eyed boys’.

PDP chief in fray, Azad’s flip flop, Paharis, delimitation — why Anantnag-Rajouri is a must-watch seat

Though battle is between NC & PDP on paper, results cannot be taken for granted as there are players like DPAP, Apni Party. Constituency is geographically & ethnically diverse.

18 Muslims, 14 OBCs, 10 Brahmins — BSP’s candidate selection could hurt INDIA bloc more than NDA

In list of 64 BSP candidates so far, SCs only fielded in reserved seats. 10 Brahmins & 5 Thakurs fielded, but they're unlikely to create dent in BJP's 'upper-caste' vote base, say experts.

No Mandir or Hindutva, BJP’s Maneka Gandhi banks on work for second term from Sultanpur

‘I never ask your caste or religion, all I ask is what I can do for you,’ she tells the crowds in her rallies, advising people to ‘vote for the party that has worked for you’.

‘BJP like Ganga, Constitution not Gita, can be changed in national interest’ — Union minister Shekhawat

Changes were made to Constitution even during tenure of Congress, says BJP's Jodhpur candidate.

6 Eastern Nagaland districts abstain from voting over Centre’s delay on ‘frontier territory’ demand

Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation imposed indefinite shutdown Thursday. It is demanding 'frontier territory' since 2010 over successive govts alleged apathy towards this region.

Congregation of 25,000 priests & Hanuman chalisa recitals — Delhi BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign plan

With construction of Ram temple front and centre of its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, Delhi BJP is also planning to hold meeting of social media influencers on 27 April.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states  

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

On Camera

A system exists for low income marginal farmers. But someone’s playing spoilsport

The 'State of Marginal Farmers of India 2024' report released by FEED is as worthy of a parliamentary discussion as NEET irregularities or Delhi airport's collapsed roof.

‘Welfarism not a substitute for job creation’ — TeamLease vice-chairman on India’s fiscal planning

TeamLease’s Manish Sabharwal spoke to ThePrint about how political leaders, for the sake of winning elections, make big welfare-related promises without a proper plan to fund them.

Chinese rocket Tianlong-3 crashes after accidental launch during test run

The rocket is comparable to Space X’s Falcon 9 and has been independently developed by Space Pioneer, which has emerged as China’s leading commercial player in the space industry.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.