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Hemant’s arrest, Kalpana’s rallies & Modi magic — how poll campaign is playing out in tribal Rajmahal

The seat, considered JMM bastion, remained with the party despite Modi wave in 2014 & 2019. But BJP is doing everything it can to wrest the seat this time.

Bengal will be best-performing state for us, Trinamool frustrated, says Modi

In 2019, the BJP made strong inroads in TMC strongholds, and won 18 seats – coming a close second to the ruling party which won 22.

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal under siege from within as ministers & BJP leaders raise lapses in governance

State ministers have written to the CM raising concerns over unscheduled power cuts & water scarcity during a heatwave. Insiders say many are trying to showcase CM's 'inexperience'.

Kejriwal moves plea in SC seeking 7-day extension of interim bail for medical tests

Decision was taken following home consultation by senior physician from Max Hospitals, says AAP insider. Party had sounded alarm bells even while Delhi CM was in jail.

TMC likely to skip INDIA bloc’s proposed meeting on last day of polling

Polling is to be held in nine constituencies in Kolkata, including Diamond Harbour, where TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee is a candidate, on 1 June. These seats are being held by TMC.

In video clip, Prajwal says he will face SIT on 31 May & denies rape charges. ‘Went into depression’

Hassan MP claims he was not aware of allegations nor was there a case filed against him when he left country after Lok Sabha election last month in Karnataka.

Bhujbal exhorts Ajit Pawar to claim 80-90 assembly seats. ‘We should get what they had promised’

At meeting in Mumbai, Chhagan Bhujbal & senior leaders decide to make it clear to BJP & Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena that they will not settle for less than 80 assembly seats.

Fourth time the charm? Why Yadav stronghold Pataliputra keeps eluding Lalu & clan

RJD chief Lalu Yadav and his daughter Misa Bharti have lost a total of 3 times in Bihar’s Pataliputra. Now, Misa is facing incumbent BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav for the third time since 2014.

Why Akali chief Sukhbir Singh Badal expelled brother-in-law Kairon from party ahead of Punjab polls

Adaish Partap Singh Kairon has been dismissed for 'anti-party' activities after SAD candidate Virsa Singh Valtoha alleged Kairon was asking people in Patti to vote for anyone but Valtoha.

Blood, coal & fear: How mafias still rule the roost in Dhanbad, setting of ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’

Coal mafias control everything in Dhanbad, from unions & transport to auctions, besides engaging in extortion, bribery, and outright theft. They even have officials working in cahoots.

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India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

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.