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How Manipur strife cost BJP & allies dearly in Christian-majority northeastern states

Political leaders, observers in region say that nowhere did the Church determine the outcome of the result more than it did in Nagaland.

11 IAS & 23 IPS officers in Andhra Pradesh, ‘close’ to ex-CM Jagan Reddy, await postings in Naidu govt

Many of those kept waiting are seen as having enjoyed patronage of former YSRCP govt. Analysts, however, point out this is counter-productive to CM Naidu's own vision of 'rebuilding' state.

Old rivalry to the fore as Rahul attacks INDIA ally Mamata over Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder

Bitter rivals in Bengal, the Congress and Trinamool have often targeted each other, even while in an alliance at the national level.

Meet the BJP: Modi pitches party to the world as foreign leaders come visiting

BJP chief Nadda will likely meet with Malaysian PM when he visits India next week. Initiative to build ties with parties abroad began 2 years ago at Modi's behest, it is learnt.

From credit wars with Shinde to hinting at CM ambitions, what’s behind Ajit Pawar’s muscle flexing

Ahead of polls, both leaders from Maharashtra are striving to solidify their respective images as benefactor of masses. For NCP leader, upcoming electoral test is make-or-break situation.

Ram Rahim out of jail again, just before Haryana polls. Rape convict’s 235 days of freedom & counting

Out for 21 days, Ram Rahim will remain at Dera ashram in Barnwara village in UP’s Baghpat for entire duration of furlough. This is 6th time he has been granted parole/furlough since 2017.

Knives out for Yediyurappa & son, rebel group shakes up Karnataka BJP while top brass stays mum

At least 5 senior BJP legislators met at a resort in Belagavi Sunday. The rebels are now planning their own march to highlight alleged corruption in Valmiki development corporation.

Wife in Oppn’s crosshairs, CM Himanta declares ‘all she owns will go to people of Assam’

Congress has alleged wide-scale corruption by Assam CM and promised that if the party comes to power, it will launch a probe into alleged corruption and malpractices during BJP rule.

Vijayavargiya, Patel get short shrift as MP CM Mohan Yadav gives charge of districts to ministers

While 23 senior ministers were made in-charge of 2 districts each, 7 were assigned 1 each. Yadav kept Indore for himself, and gave other significant ones to Jyotiraditya Scindia's men.

Lesson learnt from LS results, BJP ropes in grassroots workers to identify Haryana poll candidates

Local party leaders, workers voted for 3 most suitable candidates in their assembly segments. However, this will not be the sole criterion for final selection of poll candidates.

On Camera

Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

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.