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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Assembly Elections

Who’s the black sheep? TDP gets boost with surprise MLC seat win, YSRCP to act against ‘cross-voting’ MLAs

Arithmetically, this will cause no dent to ruling YSRCP. But for TDP, this is a further boost after it clinched 3 MLC seats earlier this month.

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel takes Ram’s name but stands with those involved in conversion: Raman Singh

In an exclusive interview, ex-CM rejects perception he has been sidelined in BJP, suggests conspiracy behind killings of BJP workers & questions Congress govt's claims of development.

Not formal yet but tribal leader Jitendra Chaudhury is CM face of Left-Cong alliance in Tripura

Sources in both the parties confirmed there is an agreement on Chaudhury's name but an announcement may not be forthcoming for fear of alienating the Bengalis in the state. 

Stand together in fight against BJP, but not allies in Tripura: Ex-CM Sarkar on Left-Congress ties

Tripura assembly polls in February. CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar, who has chosen to sit out polls, said while that he may not be a candidate, he is very much in fight for his party.

BJP-led Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal unconstitutional, says AAP

The AAP Monday opposed the Centre's proposal, alleging that it is a plot to 'legalise sale & purchase' of elected representatives & replace parliamentary government with a presidential system.

Nadda’s message at BJP national meet: ‘Learn from Gujarat, can’t lose single election in 2023’

Loss in Himachal also comes up in his speech at BJP national executive meeting. Winning assembly elections is crucial as it will be precursor to Lok Sabha fight, adds Nadda.

The juiciest question to ask a politician & how to punch someone into next year

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Our take on AAP MCD win, Udaipur G20 meet and protests against Vizhinjam project—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

BJP’s might in Gujarat, fright in Himachal & how Putin may ‘nyet’ stay away from Belagavi

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

As final phase of Gujarat polls begins, a look at key players & constituencies

Ghatlodia constituency will determine the fate of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel while Patidar leader Hardik Patel will contest in Viramgam & BJP's Alpesh Thakor in Gandhinagar South.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.