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How BJP is working to keep Mandi LS candidate Kangana Ranaut away from controversies

From asking her to stick to one-line statements to making list of media outlets that can interview her, BJP has come up with plan to keep Kangana Ranaut away from controversies.

Congress won’t oppose NRC in Manipur if decoupled from CAA, says party’s LS candidate Bimol Akoijam

An associate professor at JNU’s School of Social Sciences, Akoijam said both Kukis & Meiteis must understand as fellow citizens the genuine concerns of each other.

Jalgaon strongman Khadse set for ‘ghar wapsi’ after 4 yrs, OBC leader wants national role in BJP

Khadse had exited BJP to join NCP in October 2020 after being relegated to sidelines by state leadership for almost five years. His daughter-in-law is BJP candidate from Raver.

LS polls: Nursing students in Lakshadweep hope better transportation facilities, field exposure

Kavratti (Lakshadweep) , April 6 (ANI): Lakshadweep is heading for Lok Sabha polls on April 19. Nursing students in a local college here hope...

Former AAP Minister moves Delhi HC for removal of Arvind Kejriwal from CM post

New Delhi , April 6 (ANI): Former Aam Aadmi Party Minister Sandeep Kumar has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court for the...

Loan waiver, sedition, AFSPA, NEET — how Congress has changed since 2019

New pledges overshadow past commitments as Congress unveils its ‘Paanch Nyay’ vision for India’s future, which emphasises youth, women, farmers, labourers, and equitable share.

IUML cadres downplay missing party flags from Rahul’s Wayanad rally — ‘row created out of jealousy’

Congress-led UDF faced questions after Rahul Gandhi held rally in Kerala where one could not spot flags of ally IUML. BJP says Rahul must reject IUML if he is ashamed of its support.

With Varun Gandhi out of the picture, PM Modi to canvass for BJP’s Jitin Prasada in Pilibhit

This is for first time PM will be addressing rally in Pilibhit for BJP candidate, says party functionary. BSP has fielded Anis Khan, while SP nominee is Bhagwat Saran Gangwar.

Modi gears up for 7th visit to TN this year, targets 6 seats — a look at BJP’s gameplan in state

BJP is believed to be targeting seats where chances of victory are high, is using electoral might for own candidates & not allies. Modi will be in Tamil Nadu for 4 days starting 9 April.

Ex-IRS officer who shunned politics, Sunita Kejriwal finds herself in new role after AAP upheaval

With Delhi CM & AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal behind bars, his wife Sunita is now in the limelight. Former acquaintances describe her as ‘sincere, dedicated, compassionate & polite’.

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Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

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.