Rajput-Patidar rivalry intensifies as historical grievances resurface in wake of Union Minister Rupala’s remarks, threatening BJP’s prospects in traditional stronghold of Saurashtra.
Pradipsinh Vaghela is considered one of the most powerful general secretaries of BJP in Gujarat. This comes as BJP cracks down on 'defamation campaign' against state chief C R Paatil.
Decision to replace ghee-based mohanthal with oil-based chikki has been condemned by political parties & priests. There are also allegations of graft in awarding of contracts to make chikki.
The landslide victory was widely reported in world publications, including in The Straits Times of Singapore, the Nikkei Asia, Al Jazeera, Independent & ABC News.
After ruling Gujarat for 27 years, BJP knows how to shield election outcomes from ground realities such as people’s hardships, leaderless govt and corrupt bureaucracy.
Ex-Congressman Patel also tells media to ask new party chief Kharge if Gandhi family still calls the shots & blames the Congress for relying on 'communal politics' in Bilkis Bano case.
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres' visit to Gujarat Thursday is part of flurry of big-ticket events in state. BJP leaders say these are expected to reap political dividends.
With its outreach programme, the BJP aims to convince Rajasthani migrants in Gujarat to vote for it and to urge their families to vote for the BJP when elections are held in Rajasthan.
Gujarat BJP leaders have had a word with state in-charge Bhupender Yadav about the AAP’s prospects in the state ahead of assembly polls later this year.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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