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‘Psycho, sadist, monster, murderer’ — Jagan-Naidu battle in Andhra Pradesh turns ugly

Following objections by a YSRCP leader against N. Chandrababu Naidu & a TDP leader against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, election official issues notices to party chiefs citing MCC violation.

Who is Anil Desai, unseen force of Uddhav Sena, now in poll fray from tricky Mumbai South Central

A trusted aide of Uddhav Thackeray, Desai will face Shinde Sena's Rahul Shewale in Mumbai South Central constituency, a melting pot of diverse demographics which can 'swing either way'.

Shah’s stern message as rebellion brews in Karnataka BJP — ‘rally behind Modi or face consequences’ 

Ticket distribution has caused dissent in at least nine seats. However, BJP’s central leadership has given dissidents two choices — fall in line or face consequences

Deal or no deal with Mahayuti? Raj Thackeray set to end speculation at his Gudi Padwa rally

Raj Thackeray’s MNS has switched allegiance several times since its formation in 2006, and has left people guessing about whom it would support in the Lok Sabha polls.

‘I have a personal bond with Modi, allied with Nitish to give PM a third term,’ says Chirag Paswan

In an interaction with ThePrint, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader says he does not think his ‘Bihari first’ plan will be possible under any other alliance.

No point working with Khattar when there’s no faith, says former Haryana home minister Anil Vij

In an interview, Vij says he was kept in the dark about the changes in state govt last month, dismisses claims he was asked to be part of Nayab Saini cabinet.

Why the ‘third’ front in Uttar Pradesh may not be a big threat to either BJP or INDIA candidates

AIMIM, Apna Dal (Kamerawadi), Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party & Rashtriya Uday Party have floated PDM Nyay Morcha, but most have limited presence in some assembly segments.

Daughter of Nitish aide, fielded by Chirag — who is Shambhavi Choudhary, NDA’s Samastipur pick

Shambhavi Choudhary is likely to face another JD (U) minister’s son Sunny Hazari, who joined Congress, from the Samastipur seat. Congress is yet to announce its candidate.

What happens in closed-door meetings at Manipur CM’s house & how he’s hard at work to show ‘PM cares’

CM has been holding meetings to address voters' concerns over Modi's absence from Manipur at time of crisis. Congress has filed complaint saying the meetings violate Model Code of Conduct.

Secular parties don’t want Muslims in leadership positions, want them to be their slaves — Owaisi

In an interview, Owaisi, whose AIMIM has allied with Apna Dal (K) & other smaller parties, says object is to beat BJP, accuses INDIA bloc of being silent on issues concerning Muslims.

On Camera

Acts of God cases are Acts of State now. The courts are not convinced

The 'superior force' striking your contract is less likely to be a storm or a war. It is most possibly the stroke of a regulator's pen.

Saudi Arabia raises price of main oil grade to Asia to a record high premium

Saudi Aramco will increase flagship Arab Light crude prices for May sales to a premium of $19.50 over regional benchmarks for refiners in Asia, still less than what traders anticipated.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

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.