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Will they, won’t they? Congress shortlists picks for Bengal bypolls, ally CPI(M) in the lurch

Congress & Left contested 2024 Lok Sabha polls as allies in West Bengal. Left couldn’t win a single seat, while Congress candidate won in Maldaha Dakshin.

After Chandrababu, now Stalin urges people to have more kids, links it to fears over delimitation

This is not the 1st time the DMK leader has raised concerns over delimitation. His remarks come after AP CM urged people in the south to have more kids to combat declining population.

BJP plays safe in 1st Maharashtra list. Incumbents aplenty, tickets to family members

Fadnavis to again contest from stronghold Nagpur South West, state BJP chief Bawankule, dropped in 2019 list, to fight from Kamthi. Ashok Chavan's daughter gets Bhokar ticket.

‘Look how we won Haryana, Gujarat’. Shah takes over from Fadnavis in Maharashtra after LS poll fiasco

Amit Shah has become key troubleshooter in state, ordering peace among Mahayuti allies, formulating assembly poll strategy, engaging in seat-sharing talks & asking cadres to take heart.

NRC will be rolled out in Jharkhand & ‘infiltrators’ deported if BJP comes to power, says Babulal Marandi

Jharkhand is going to polls in November. The state's ex-CM and BJP president dismisses claims that he's party's CM face, adds that these elections are about 'saving Jharkhand'.

In Maharashtra, Congress & Sena (UBT) rift exposed amid war of words, deadlock over seat sharing

The allies have reached consensus on 260 of 288 seats, it is learnt, but now all 3 primary parties are vying for remaining seats, with even smaller allies demanding larger share.

In Maharashtra’s rival alliances, there’s a would-be CM on every corner. Neither settling on final pick

A host of contenders including sitting & ex-CMs, difficult dynamics in Mahayuti & emboldened Congress pushing for pre-eminence in MVA post-LS polls all complicate issue of CM faces.

In Karunanidhi’s birth centenary year, DMK looks for 100 fresh, young voices through oratorical contest

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has taken charge of project, with aim to take party ideology to younger generation & inform them about welfare schemes implemented by DMK govts in Tamil Nadu.

‘Rs 2.5 cr for BJP ticket’: Minister Pralhad Joshi’s kin booked on complaint by JD(S) ex-MLA’s wife

Union minister's brother Gopal Joshi, sister Vijayalakshmi Joshi and nephew Ajay Joshi booked. Multiple sections of SC/ST Act also invoked over casteist slurs.

NDA’s seat-sharing deal for Jharkhand polls – BJP 68, AJSU 10, JDU 2 & LJP 1

The eastern state goes to polls on 13, 20 November; results on 23rd.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.