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Why Modi & Shah are leading BJP outreach to dispel fear of ending reservations

Meerut candidate Arun Govil lends ammunition to opposition for his comments on 'changes' to Constitution. In doing so, he joins the likes of Lallu Singh, Anantkumar Hegde & Jyoti Mirdha.

Ghulam Nabi won’t fight LS polls, hints at contesting assembly. ‘Can’t go back on commitment to J&K’

In an interview, former J&K CM says he's known Modi for 3 decades but it 'doesn't mean he will help me in my party', adds Congress & National Conference 'playing part of BJP’s B team'.

Not Hindutva, but OBC PM-led social engineering is giving jitters to Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu

Dravidian parties are said to be unsure how Modi’s persona & developmental pitch would boost BJP’s decades-long endeavour to break its image in Tamil Nadu of a ‘Brahmin party’.

No questions or debate, only suggestions & praise — how ‘Opposition-less’ Nagaland functions

No-Opposition arrangement in Nagaland assembly has erased any scope for checks and balances that a democratic system offers, but legislators don't seem too bothered about its implications.

TMC manifesto promises new CBI, ED, NIA chiefs & amendment on appointment of governors

TMC proposes replacing Ayushman Bharat with Bengal’s Swasthya Sathi, besides doorstep governance, free cycles for girl students, monthly stipend for women & old-age pensions.

Don’t agree with BJD’s anti-Odia approach, rampant corruption, says Dharmendra Pradhan

BJP is the party of the future in Odisha, said Pradhan, who has been working as minister in Modi's cabinet and will contest elections after 15 years from Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat.

Others not taking BJP head-on, VBA main Opposition in Maharashtra, says Prakash Ambedkar

In an interview, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar blames Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut for falling-out with Maha Vikas Aghadi and rules out any future alliance with bloc.

In the Wayanad he calls ‘home’, local issues are casting a shadow on Rahul’s re-election

Rahul Gandhi is looking at an uphill battle in Wayanad, where he is contesting against CPI’s Annie Raja & Kerala BJP chief K. Surendran. Voting in Kerala will be held on 26 April.

“If there is no tampering with EVMs, BJP will not go beyond 180 seats” says Priyanka Gandhi

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) , April 17 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Indian National Congress' General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi campaigned in Uttar...

In J&K’s Udhampur, Congress demands Article 371 as BJP trumpets 370 abrogation

Modi, Adityanath bring up Article 370 abrogation at rallies in region. Meanwhile, Congress candidate Choudhary Lal Singh's 371 pitch finds resonance among section of voters in Jammu.

On Camera

Marginal farmers find it difficult to access govt schemes as their number grows, income shrinks

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.

Embarrassment of riches? Govt halts monthly GST releases as high collections ‘creating resentment’

July 2024 was first time no official release on GST collections was issued. Collections were Rs 1.74 lakh crore in June & average collections this fiscal yr are highest ever, it is learnt.

Dassault Aviation decides to go solo, to set up own maintenance facility in India without Reliance

Facility will initially look at MRO-related work for the 36 IAF Rafale fighter jets, and the 26 Rafale Marine under discussion, besides those of Indonesia.

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.