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The other face of ‘vikas’: Tribals of Panchmahal like Modi, but still wait for water

Tribals-dominated villages in Panchmahal district barely have any access to drinking water. Electricity and housing also lag far behind other districts.

How BJP started the EVM-tampering murmurs that haunt it today

After the UPA retained power in 2009, it was L.K. Advani who began questioning EVMs, pointing out their discontinuation in Germany and the US.

In Modi we trust, says Gujarat BJP facing unexpected opposition

Local issues and anti-incumbency have made the BJP nervous, but it also has faith that Modi’s magic will shine through in the end.

Tendulkar wakes up from Rajya Sabha slumber, calls for discussion on sports

The cricket legend has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2012, but has rarely attended Parliament, and has never put in a request for a discussion.

Voter turnout among Gujarat’s salt pan workers likely to rise this time

Election officials claim awareness campaigns, transport facilities will influence the turnout among salt pan workers in the Little Rann of Kutch.

Dalit-Patel caste dynamic could pose a hurdle to BJP in stronghold Idar

The BJP has retained the reserved seat for several terms, but the Patel rebellion may change the equation and help Congress.

Patel quota stir, note ban & farm crises key factors in first phase of Gujarat polls

89 constituencies across 19 districts covering Saurashtra, South Gujarat and Kutch regions of the state go to polls Saturday.

BJP’s youngest candidate confident of smooth sailing in Gandhidham

Malti Maheshwari, who comes from a Dalit background, will contest against Congress’ Kishor Pingol, also a Dalit leader in Gandhidham seat.

PM Modi and govt ignored me so I quit, says Maharashtra BJP MP

Maharashtra BJP MP Nanabhau Patole alleges that PM ignored his suggestion to solve farmers’ problems.

Minorities minister Naqvi says Rajasthan video murder not about ‘love jihad’

National Commission for Minorities chief Rizvi will write to Rajasthan govt on the incident, says he'll also mention Pehlu Khan and Umar Mohammad murders.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.