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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: Assembly Elections

‘Based on feedback received, Congress will win at least 4 state assembly polls,’ says Sachin Pilot

Senior Congress leader dismissed talks of cracks in the INDIA bloc and assured all members of the alliance are committed to a larger national objective, which is to defeat the BJP.

Ahead of polls, Telangana Congress unveils ‘Minority Declaration’, promises Rs 4000 cr in welfare budget

The declaration, released Thursday, promises fair reservation for all 'backward classes' — including minorities — in jobs, education, and government schemes.

Attempt was made to weaken INDIA bloc but it decided to act with utmost restraint, writes Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

What Congress and BJP posters in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh say and hide

While the Congress is banking on its former chief minister’s image and performance, the BJP is relying on the popularity and charisma of the prime minister, to woo the voters in the state.

‘Winnability’ over nari shakti? Only 13% of BJP’s candidates for upcoming state polls are women

Telangana, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh & MP headed for polls next month. BJP, which has brought women’s reservation law, has named 81 women among 613 candidates announced so far.

‘INDIA bloc not as strong as it should be to take on BJP’ — Urdu press warns Oppn against fissures

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

MP ticket list has left Congress seniors silent and it’s a Sholay situation playing out

In Madhya Pradesh, Congress has announced candidates for 229 out of 230 seats. Among them, 99 are under the age of 50 and 178 under 60.

Eatala Rajender to take on KCR in Gajwel, 3 Lok Sabha MPs in BJP’s 1st list for Telangana polls

Bandi Sanjay has been fielded from Karimnagar assembly seat, Soyam Bapu Rao from Boath (ST) constituency & Dharmapuri Arvind from Korutla. T Raja back to fight from Goshamahal.

Congress releases 2nd list of 53 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls

Elections to the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly will take place in two phases on 7 and 17 November.

Congress releases list of 39 candidates for Mizoram ahead of 7 November assembly polls

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday released a list of 39 candidates for the Mizoram Assembly polls with party's state unit chief Lalsawta fielded...

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.