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BJP’s 3rd Rajasthan list — ‘locals’ to challenge Gehlot & Pilot, 2018’s lone Muslim dropped

The BJP released its third list of candidates for the Rajasthan assembly elections Thursday, including fresh face Mahendra Singh Rathore against CM Ashok Gehlot.

BJP faces Jat ire for replacing OP Dhankar as Haryana chief — ‘history of unfair treatment’

Jats are estimated to form 22-23% of Haryana’s population & hold sway over its politics. BJP’s decision to replace O.P. Dhankar has triggered accusations of it being ‘anti-Jat’.

‘Proverbial vastraharan’ — Mahua Moitra lashes out at ‘sordid’ questioning by ethics panel chairperson

TMC MP walks out of LS Ethics Committee meeting where she was questioned in connection with 'cash-for-query' allegations against her. Five Oppn MPs, all on panel, walked out with her.

Why IAS officer-turned-BJP candidate in Raigarh is a talking point in Naxal hotbed Dantewada, 600 km away

Former Chhattisgarh IAS officer OP Choudhary lost his first election in Raigarh district by a large margin in 2018, but his work as a civil servant remains a hot topic in Dantewada.

‘Why has Rahul not been arrested in Herald case?’ K. Kavitha slams Congress’ ‘BRS-BJP deal’ charge

BRS leader K. Kavitha, Telangana CM KCR’s daughter, talks to ThePrint about the party's prospects in coming state polls, says talk of BJP’s growing popularity in Telangana was untrue.

TDP sitting out Telangana polls — what it means for BRS and opposition parties

Chandrababu Naidu says TDP will focus on Andhra elections to be held next yr. In its absence, BRS & Congress are eyeing party's vote banks, which are unlikely to swing towards BJP.

Not much progress on INDIA front, says Nitish, ‘Congress more interested in coming assembly polls’

Bihar CM's comment on the opposition bloc comes at a rally in Patna, in the presence of CPI general secretary D Raja.

Rajnath Singh brings up Manipur conflict while campaigning in Mizoram — ‘heart-to-heart talks needed’

Defence minister was in Mizoram's Mamit district to campaign for BJP for 7 November assembly polls. Former MNF leader Lalrinliana Sailo, who later joined BJP, is contesting from here.

‘Illegal & politically motivated’— Kejriwal writes to ED, asks summons in excise case to be withdrawn

Aam Aadmi Party office says summons aimed at preventing Delhi CM from campaigning in poll-bound states at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Consensus at all-party meet on quota for Marathas, collection of empirical data

CM Shinde says state Backward Class Commission working on 'war footing' to ensure 'errors' that led to SC striking down Maratha quota earlier 'are not repeated'.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.