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In Assam ‘Sankalp Patra’, BJP promises UCC, war on ‘love and land jihad’ if voted to power again

Party manifesto vows to protect ‘civilisation, culture & rights’ of the people, to free encroached land from ‘Bangladeshi Miyas’—a pejorative term for Bengali-speaking Muslims.

In poll-bound Assam, ‘Justice for Zubeen’ remains a deeply emotive issue—with fading political weight

People have not stopped grieving the singer’s death. While parties promise justice for him, the matter has not quite translated into an electoral fault line that could shape poll outcomes.

Case filed against TVK chief Vijay for model code of conduct ‘violation’ ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

According to the complaint, the alleged violations include using 30 loudspeakers, blocking an ambulance’s path, gathering more than 5000 people, & causing inconvenience to the public.

A communist state’s capitalist expedition. How Kerala CM Pinarayi came to embrace private enterprise

Despite its new avatar, Kerala’s culture remains rooted in socialistic principles. Yet there is growing acceptance to ‘privatisation with participation', observers say.

Priyanka hits back at PM over Kerala tie-up charge, demands debate on LPG crisis, West Asia conflict

Priyanka dismissed PM Modi’s remarks about Kerala alliances, asserting voters understand the reality, and demanded a parliamentary debate on the West Asia conflict, stranded Indians and gas shortage.

Nishikant Dubey needs ‘mental doctor’: Naveen Patnaik hits back at BJP MP’s ‘Biju-CIA link’ remark

Last week, the BJP MP had said that the former chief minister of Odisha was a link between the US government, the CIA, and Jawaharlal Nehru.

In Kerala, Rahul says upcoming polls a contest between UDF & ‘LDF-BJP combo’—’Modi controls CM Vijayan’

At a rally in Pathanamthitta, the MP alleged that LDF govt in Kerala is controlled by BJP in Centre, adding that Centre has filed no case against CM as he does not fight against BJP.

Kerala polls: PM Modi calls Thrissur roadshow ‘memorable’

On Sunday, he launched a sharp attack on LDF & UDF, accusing them of 'looting' the state for decades and allegedly sharing the spoils.

Kerala: CPI(M) facing novel issues but no crisis, says KK Shailaja on rebels. ‘Party not sidelining me’

In interview with ThePrint, Kerala’s ex-health minister, who is contesting assembly polls from Peravoor, speaks about her party, ‘brave’ CM Vijayan & Congress’s ‘cheap propaganda’.

Congress ramps up poll campaign in Kerala, Rahul set to address series of public meetings today

Gandhi's campaign is expected to highlight the UDF's ‘guarantee card’ promises, targeting key constituencies and minority communities.

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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.