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DMK’s reel politik: Tamil Nadu CM’s ‘Vibe with MKS’ is reaching out to young voters, with a selfie and strategy

Informal chats with influencers, athletes and children—Stalin and DMK's calculated pitch to Tamil Nadu's GenZ electorate and other young voters ahead of 23 April election.

Hotelier, convict, Biju confidant—how BJP-backed RS candidate defeated Naveen Patnaik after 24 yrs

The MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts founder's victory as an Independent in RS polls highlights a ‘weakened Biju Janata Dal, once again,’ say political watchers.

Siddaramaiah losing grip on governance? Tardy ministers, ‘transfer racket’ add to Karnataka CM’s woes

Karnataka assembly Speaker U.T. Khader adjourned the House Monday, criticising Siddaramaiah govt for failing to answer most of the unstarred questions.

Telangana’s Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget bets on rural push, welfare and infra ahead of GHMC polls

With eye on rural votebank, Telangana budget raises allocations for farmers, power & welfare schemes, while introducing new initiatives and relying on borrowings to fund growth.

‘3G’ vs BJP: What seat-sharing pact of 3 Gogois means for Oppn & CM Himanta in Assam

BJP pejoratively branding the trio as ‘Miya, Miya Pro & Miya Pro Max’ in an apparent attempt to paint them as pro-Muslim highlighted its unease over the prospect of such an alliance.

Haryana Congress names fifth cross-voter in Rajya Sabha poll, Ratia MLA gets show cause notice

Notices were served to four other MLAs this week. The five are said to have voted in favour of BJP-backed Independent Satish Nandal in Rajya Sabha election.

Who is Ashok Kharat—sailor-turned-‘godman’ once revered by Mahayuti politicians, now named in rape case

‘Captain Kharat’ built access to Maharashtra’s political elite until his arrest. State forms SIT to probe case; women’s commission chief faces conflict-of-interest questions.

Hindutva firebrand Niranjan Jyoti’s appointment as NCBC head signals BJP bid to win back non-Yadav OBCs

Jyoti’s name was doing the rounds for UP BJP chief, but party chose Pankaj Chaudhary. Her NCBC appointment is in line with BJP’s strategy of combining Hindutva & OBC politics.

Assembly Elections 2026: Who has edge in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1812, published on 18 March 2026, on the impending elections in four states and one Union Territory.

TVK women’s wing leader Ranjana Natchiyaar quits to join DMK; says Vijay ‘did not keep his word’

Ranjana Natchiyaar, an actor, joined Vijay's TVK in January, after exiting BJP last February over differences on alleged Hindi imposition. Tamil Nadu heads to polls next month.

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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.