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Only 5% women in BJP and Congress candidate lists for Karnataka polls as ‘caste & winnability take precedence’

While both parties have fielded 224 candidates each for the 10 May polls, there are only 12 and 11 women respectively in the BJP and Congress lists.

“Modi Tsunami in Karnataka, Congress scared”: BJP hits backs at ‘CryPMpayCM’

Bengaluru (Karnataka) , May 1 (ANI): Reacting strongly to the 'CryPMpayCM' campaign of the Congress in poll-bound Karnataka, the BJP on Monday claimed there...

Day after parting ways with BJP, tribal leader Nand Kumar Sai joins Congress in Chhattisgarh

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) , May 1 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nand Kumar Sai on Monday joined Congress in Chhattisgarh's Raipur and said that...

“BJP taking care of need, not greed”: Nadda on promise of 3 free cylinders to BPL families in Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) , May 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda, who on Monday released the party's manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly polls...

Karnataka Assembly polls: Amit Shah holds roadshow in Tumkuru

Tumkuru (Karnataka) , May 1 (ANI): Union Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a roadshow in Karnataka's Tumkuru as part of the BJP's mass...

Muslim body announces Rs 1 cr for person who proves “allegations” in film ‘The Kerala Story’

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) , May 1 (ANI): A Muslim body has announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for the individual who proves the "allegations"...

BJP means betrayers, should release report card before manifesto: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) , May 1 (ANI): Moments after the BJP released its manifesto for the May 10 Kanataka Assembly elections, Congress leader Siddaramaiah on...

Karnataka Congress questions Bommai govt over COVID deaths, farmers’ suicide

Bengaluru (Karnataka) , May 1 (ANI): After slamming the Karnataka government over 40 per cent commission allegation, the Congress state unit on Sunday lashed...

From free cylinders to BPL families, UCC, to affordable food scheme: Key promises in BJP’s 16-point Karnataka manifesto

Bengaluru (Karnataka) , May 1 (ANI): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls at an event...

BJP alliance or Sikh politics? Badal’s death leaves SAD at crossroads, burden of reviving party on son Sukhbir

Shiromani Akali Dal won just 3 seats in 2022 with former party chief & CM Parkash Singh Badal losing, too. His persona loomed large over SAD & his death has left a void in the party.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.