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Ahead of 2024 polls, biopic on Gadkari talks up the ‘highway minister’s’ PM potential

Titled 'Gadkari', Marathi biopic by debutant director Anurag Ranjan Bhusari comes at a time when road transport & highways minister is perceived to be losing capital in Modi govt.

‘My full support with my community’ — Shinde Sena’s Hemant Patil resigns over Maratha reservation issue

Patil submitted his resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Sunday. In his resignation letter, he said the Maratha issue has been pending for 'long, long time'.

Chinks in Bihar Mahagathbandhan? CM Nitish Kumar’s absence from Congress event sparks buzz

Congress says it didn't invite CM for event where Lalu was chief guest. Nitish's absence hints at JD(U)'s cooling ties with party that needs RJD in Bihar in absence of its own vote-bank.

Shah-Nadda miscalculation, Karnataka setback & conflicting ambitions — why BJP is hurting in Telangana

Experts say BJP started with objective of replacing BRS. But it soon emerged BJP has no candidates, no social base in Telangana and even PM Modi's not a force to reckon with in the state.

BJP ruined Madhya Pradesh, turned it into a ‘chaupat’ state, says Kamal Nath

Addressing a crowd at a rally in Damoh, where Priyanka Gandhi was also present, the former MP CM urged the people not to vote for him or the Congress but to 'support the truth'.

Consensus on Oppn unity for Lok Sabha polls but tie-up ‘difficult’ in some states, says Sharad Pawar

'There is difficulty in some state elections. But for Lok Sabha, there is a feeling we should work together,' Sharad Pawar said at a press conference in Mumbai, Saturday.

Caste census within two hours if Congress comes to power in Centre, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader, addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh's Kanker ahead of the state assembly polls, questioned Modi's hesitation, asking why he is 'afraid of OBC caste-based census'.

CM Chouhan accuses Congress of setting up ‘shop of lies’ in MP during Priyanka Gandhi’s visit

Gandhi, who is in MP's Damoh district, will address a public gathering there in support of Ajay Tandon, who is the sitting MLA and Congress candidate from Damoh.

AAP releases second list of 21 candidates for Rajasthan Assembly polls

The BJP also released its second list of candidates for the state's assembly elections, with former CM Vasundhara Raje set to recontest from Jhalrapatan.

Congress vows to pass bill protecting land, forests, tribal rights if voted to power in Mizoram

Polling for the 40-member Mizoram assembly will be held on 7 November, and the counting of votes will take place on 3 December.

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.