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From dairy farmer to Vasai-Virar power centre: Hitendra Thakur, BVA chief who took on Vinod Tawde

BVA workers claimed they caught BJP's Vinod Tawde ‘red-handed’ distributing cash. Hitendra Thakur and son Kshitij are in fray in Vasai and Nalasopara seats, respectively.

Mahayuti likely to retain power in Maharashtra, exit polls predict

The ruling Mahayuti includes BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP).

After Sangma’s NPP pulls support from Biren govt in Manipur, BJP dares it to do the same in Meghalaya

According to Meghalaya BJP leader Bernard Marak, NPP ‘can't afford’ to detach itself from BJP in the state and is with them 'only for central funds'. NPP has 31 MLAs in 60-member assembly.

Nearly 10 commissions in 18 months. How Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka is keeping pressure on BJP

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt in Karnataka of being ‘vindictive’ and using inquiry commissions to hold sword over Opposition’s head as well as to create a ‘false image’.

Why Tirupati board has revived its bid to oust non-Hindus, in line with NDA’s ‘Sanatani Hindu’ stance

Employment of non-Hindus has been a contentious issue at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which oversees the Tirumala temple, and across Andhra Pradesh.

In Manipur, BJP is a ‘divided house’. CM Biren Singh’s shrinking support base a headache for party

Multiple BJP MLAs skipped a key meeting at CM’s residence Monday. While Kuki BJP MLA’s were already demanding his removal, some Meiteis have joined the chorus now, it is learnt.

Watch CutTheClutter: Muddled agendas & ideologies, divided houses, fight to finish for some in Maharashtra

In Episode 1555 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines the state's six regions, their significance, and the power-share dynamics within coalitions.

After Ladli Behna & Ladki Bahin, Delhi BJP has its own scheme in the works to woo women voters

BJP is preparing list of promises that it claims AAP made but did not fulfil, ThePrint has learnt. It is keen to have a specific scheme aimed at women voters in the capital.

Damdami Taksal backs BJP-led Mahayuti, Akalis say ‘shocking’ from keeper of Bhindranwale’s legacy

While announcing decision in Mumbai, Takshal head Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma said Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra has announced schemes & implemented policies for Sikh community's welfare.

Confident BJP with deep roots seeks to wrest Palakkad from Congress; Left hopes for revival

BJP hopes to build on steady growth in the region & make history after 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan's narrow loss last time, while Congress banks on ex-MLA Shafi Parambil's popularity.

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Tax is now India vs Pakistan. Here’s where both sides get it wrong

No matter what some Pakistani experts might say, India's gap is not the same as Pakistan's disconnect when it comes to the tax base. Start with the latest official numbers.

The big squeeze: Why India’s richest states are spending more but building less

As consumption, debt servicing and welfare schemes eat chunks out of productive investment, the future isn’t looking too rosy anymore.

Saudi Arabia invokes defence pact with Pakistan amid West Asia conflict. What it entails

According to Drop Site, under the current terms of the deal, which is entirely defensive, Saudi Arabia couldn’t request that Pakistan counterattack Iran, even from Saudi territory. 

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.