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How Left is trying to breach IUML-Congress’s Muslim support base in Malabar

Politics of this region, especially Malappuram, in Kerala since 1990s pits Left supported by A.P. Sunnis against IUML backed by E.K. Sunni faction of Samastha & Congress.

‘Guruji ki bahu’ — who is Sita Soren & how her switch from JMM to BJP will electorally impact Jharkhand

Sita, a 3-time MLA who was JMM general secy, had been vocal critic of brother-in-law Hemant Soren’s govt. In resignation letter to Shibu Soren, she said she & her family were sidelined.

Tejasvi Surya, other BJP leaders join Hanuman Chalisa protest over shop owner’s assault in Bengaluru

BJP workers & Hindutva groups claim attack was over playing of 'Hanuman Chalisa' during Azaan. But there is no mention of its recitation in complaint or FIR.

Sexual assault accused Sandeep Singh left out in 1st expansion of Haryana CM Saini’s cabinet

Eight ministers sworn in. While former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar was present at the ceremony, senior BJP leader Anil Vij skipped event again.

Running out on Punjab Congress ahead of LS polls? Sidhu back in commentary box for IPL

The 60-year-old former cricketer will be part of upcoming IPL which ends 26 May, after completion of most phases of voting for Lok Sabha polls.

BJP’s friend in 2014, foe in 2019, potential ally in 2024 — the many flip flops of Raj Thackeray

Over the last few years, Thackeray and his MNS have swung from campaigning for the BJP to stridently opposing it. This time, it seems to want the BJP in its corner. 

Illicit video purportedly featuring BJP MP sparks political row in Haryana

BJP accuses 'Team Deepender' of being behind controversy, Congress's Bhupinder Hooda says BJP 'indulging in dirty politics because it knows people have decided to oust it from state'

Former ‘star’ US envoy, grandson of Sikh stalwart — who is latest BJP entrant Taranjit Sandhu

His social media posts show he has been attending more and more events in and around his hometown Amritsar, suggesting he may contest Lok Sabha polls from there.

Abandoned by Nitish & BJP, Pashupati Paras at crossroads ahead of polls. What are his options now

On Tuesday, Paras resigned from Union Cabinet, a development that came after BJP finalised seat-sharing talks with his nephew Chirag Paswan for Lok Sabha polls.

When ‘Adolf Lu Hitler was arrested by John F Kennedy’ during 2008 polls in Meghalaya

As country gears up for Lok Sabha polls, Election Commission's post on X harks back to a headline that became the talk of the town.

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How Mamata Banerjee turned Bengali identity into a potent electoral weapon

The TMC has positioned itself as the representative of Bengaliness ahead of the West Bengal elections, ready to defend Bengali pride in the face of an onslaught by bohiragotos of the BJP. The TMC has positioned itself as the representative of Bengaliness ahead of the West Bengal elections, ready to defend Bengali pride in the face of an onslaught by bohiragotos of the BJP.

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

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.