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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.

With promises to Gurjars & ‘broader message’ to farmers, Akhilesh off to an early start for UP campaign

SP rally in Dadri comes about 10 months before polls. Party looking to strengthen base in western UP, where it has traditionally been weak, & to recover ground after RLD's switch to NDA.

Only 6 of 68 RS seats where BJP lacked numbers in 10 yrs, 2nd in BJP state—why Congress’ Haryana win is rare

The last time, Ahmed Patel pulled it off in Gujarat in 2017 despite defections and cross-voting in favour of BJP. It was seen as a battle between two titans, Amit Shah and Ahmed Patel.

In poll-bound Kerala, Congress’ candidate list has Chennithala loyalists smarting

From Vazhakkan’s exclusion to a string of ticket snubs, Chennithala’s loyalists blame weak backing and contrasts it with Chandy’s assertive style.

People won’t be able to eat meat, eggs if BJP comes to power in West Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the opposition party ahead of upcoming polls, alleging it gains power by ‘inciting riots’.

Kutch’s first ‘ghorad’ chick born in 10 yrs, Jairam Ramesh slams Centre for taking all the credit

Citing a letter to then Gujarat CM Modi, the former Union Environment minister says he had suggested the conservation & revival of the rare Great Indian Bustard in 2010.

TVK chief Vijay jumps into fray from Perambur, Trichy East; tells Gen-Z, ‘Your duty to vote for whistle’

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is going solo in its electoral debut. The party has fielded key functionaries in what is shaping up as a three-cornered fight in Tamil Nadu.

Why BJP old-timers in Cooch Behar aren’t happy with high-command’s man Pramanik, moved to safer seat

At two Ram Navami events in Mathabhanga, ThePrint found underwhelming crowds for Nisith Pramanik, belying his reputation as a strongman and ex-MP.

BJP vs CPI(M) in Nemom is litmus test for Rajeev Chandrasekhar. But Congress could decide outcome

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar is up against incumbent CPI(M) MLA and minister V. Sivankutty in Nemom, one of 7 assembly segments under Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat.

DMK to contest 164 seats, Congress 28. Stalin-led ruling party fields over 60 first-timers

The DMK released its candidate list, which includes 60 first-time faces, 18 women and 5 Muslim candidates.

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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.