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Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP chief

Vijayendra, who had earlier served as the party’s state unit’s general secretary and vice-president, replaced Nalin Kumar Kateel.

AAP Gujarat chief by day, news show host by evening — Isudan Gadhvi prepares for ‘double role’

With Gadhvi relaunching career as a media person, AAP also hopes to arrest rapid erosion in its base in state by riding on his popularity as a news presenter.

‘Believed in anti-dynastic ideology’ — BJP leaders upset as Yediyurappa’s son made Karnataka chief

Though a few say Vijayendra’s elevation is need of the hour, an old timer asserts party's ideological roots are shaken. A BJP MLA says this decision has splintered party further.

Amit Shah’s calls didn’t work. 25+ rebels queer the pitch for BJP in Rajasthan

Peeved by party's 'high command culture', which has allegedly led to 'diluted state leadership', over 25 rebels are standing against official BJP candidates in Rajasthan polls.

Azharuddin pads up for polls as Congress candidate in home turf Hyderabad — ‘will win this match’

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin, whose career was cut short by match-fixing scandal, is contesting polls for first time since loss in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Why Jarange-Patil’s touring Maharashtra — quest to establish himself as statewide leader, counsel youth

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil will start tour from 15 November, primarily covering Thane, Raigad and Western Maharashtra in third phase of agitation.

Facing possible expulsion from Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra finds TMC support, made a district president

The West Bengal ruling party had maintained a studied silence till the parliamentary probe into ‘cash for query’ allegations against Moitra was completed last week.

Khattar-Vij war escalates as Haryana health minister goes missing in action

Anil Vij has not cleared any health dept files since 5 October, when CMO chief principal secretary held meeting of dept officials without keeping Vij in loop, it is learnt.

Amid Cash for query controversy, Mahua Moitra given organisational responsibilities in TMC

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, currently facing recommendations for expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query row, was tasked with strengthening the party's...

Delhi minister says BJP instigated people to burst crackers on Diwali. ‘AQI rose 100 points overnight’

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai claims firecrackers burnt in Delhi were sourced from UP & Haryana, and that certain individuals permitted transportation of those crackers to city.

On Camera

Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Information warfare, space & cyber expert Lt Gen Susan Coyle is Australia’s first woman army chief

Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation’s Defence Force.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.