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How angry farmers voted is critical to Modi’s re-election bid

With crop prices depressed & farmers protesting & even committing suicide, Modi’s ability to hold on to these crucial voters is key to his victory

Trinamool-BJP clashes just another chapter in Bengal’s long history of political violence

From Curzon’s partition of Bengal to Independence, Naxalbari movement to Left & Trinamool rule and now BJP looking for a foothold, the state has witnessed political violence for over 100 years.

EC issues unprecedented order, ends Bengal campaign a day early

Election Commission has decided that campaigning for the 9 remaining seats in West Bengal will end at 10 pm Thursday instead of 5 pm Friday.

Narendra Modi’s name doesn’t mean hope for voters this election, but his schemes do

The disappointment over jobs and economy has been contained by Modi govt's rural development and handouts.

BJP activist who morphed Mamata Banerjee’s photo says she was tortured in jail

The Supreme Court pulled up the West Bengal government for the delay in releasing her.

CRPF helped me escape Trinamool goons while Kolkata police stood mute, says Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah appealed to the Election Commission to ensure a free and fair election in the last phase in West Bengal.

Both BJP & Congress claim credit for Rohtang Tunnel, but it’s set to miss another deadline

Modi says at a rally he will inaugurate Rohtang Tunnel after 23 May, Congress calls it a ‘lie’. Builder BRO says it's unlikely to meet its year-end deadline.

After Parth, it’s Rohit — one more son set to rise in Pawar dynasty

Rohit Pawar, the grand-nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, is expected to contest Maharashtra elections later this year. This is after the debut of his cousin Parth in Lok Sabha polls.

Trolling the dead, women’s underpants & ‘Pappu’s Pappi’: Here’s worst of the 2019 campaign

Modi, Shah, Mamata, Mayawati or Rahul — this Lok Sabha election will be remembered for its vicious, personal attacks as well as brazenly sexist and communal remarks.

‘Secular’ Congress’ Punjab poll campaign hinges on these 3 religious issues

The Congress has been attacking the Akalis and the Badals in particular over the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in 2015 and their control over the SGPC. 

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.