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Too much of Modi, Rahul everywhere? Not really, ad spend is actually down this poll season

According to research firm AdEx, there were far fewer political ads across media between January and March this year compared to 2014. Only radio ads grew.

I’m a traditional BJP-voting industrialist. Narendra Modi made me vote NOTA

It’s rare for an industrialist to speak out against the government, but Umang Agarwal says the environment of fear is coming in the way of progress.

‘Hurt by lack of respect’, AAP Gandhinagar legislator Anil Bajpai joins BJP

Anil Bajpai joined the BJP a day after Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia alleged that the BJP was trying to poach its MLAs.

How Priyanka is making up for Rahul, Sonia absence in Amethi & Rae Bareli

With Congress president Rahul Gandhi busy touring other states, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been handling the campaign in Amethi and Rae Bareli, Sonia Gandhi's seat.

To counter BJP’s winning ‘panna pramukh’ formula, Akhilesh deploys booth rakshaks across UP

Booth rakshaks, the SP's answer to Amit Shah's panna pramukhs, will not only raise an alarm on EVMs malfunctioning but are to also ensure high voter turnout.

‘Congress going me too now’: Modi dismisses UPA’s claim of carrying out surgical strikes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of lying about carrying out surgical strikes during the UPA rule.

Why Modi govt’s Ujjwala scheme will boost BJP’s fortunes in Madhya Pradesh

Modi govt's Ujjwala scheme or 'gas ki tanki' has changed lives, say people across MP, although there are voices of criticism, with some saying refiling cylinders is too expensive.

Balakot air strikes make big holes in Bihar’s caste politics

Modi's narrative of nationalism blended with welfare is getting a lot of traction in Bihar while the voter is betraying an increasing fatigue with Lalu brand of politics.

What it’s like to be a young Muslim in Yogi’s UP after voting for Modi in 2014

The communal Hindu now taunts Muslims for being Muslim with impunity. The secular parties just ignore their existence.

Election Commission gives 3rd clean chit to PM Modi, Diwali remark not a violation

PM Narendra Modi did not violate the model code of conduct during his election speech in Barmer, said the poll panel.

On Camera

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.