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Bhajan Lal—the master of defection who lived by his own rules

On his 14th death anniversary, a look at the shrewd leader who orchestrated overnight coups, kept Haryana guessing, gifted generously to civil servants, politicians, and to Madhuri Dixit.

After INLD & JJP get just 2.61% voteshare, another Lal dynasty faces political irrelevance in Haryana

INLD risks losing its election symbol — pair of spectacles — used since Chaudhary Devi Lal's era. Meanwhile, JJP needs fresh faces by 2029 to consider any chance of revival.

1 deputy PM, 2 CMs, 5 MPs & 14 MLAs later, Chautala village still lags — ‘They don’t visit much’

As Haryana gears up to vote for Lok Sabha polls of 25 May & assembly polls later this year, residents of Chautala claim village has always been a victim of politics.

‘Bigger parties need to leave arrogance’, say INDIA bloc leaders as Congress skips INLD rally

TMC’s Derek O'Brien, NC’s Farooq Abdullah and JD(U)’s K.C Tyagi call for unity to oust BJP-led NDA at Kaithal rally of INLD, which is looking to join INDIA alliance.

BJP’s Haryana sweep leaves legacy of the 3 formidable Lals in tatters

For decades Haryana politics was dominated by ex-CMs Bansi Lal, Devi Lal and Bhajan Lal but their descendants were all routed in the Lok Sabha polls.

Jind bypoll is a matter of prestige for Surjewala, Khattar and Chautala brothers

Jind bypoll is not just another poll. It could change the narrative of Haryana’s politics in a crucial election year.

Mayawati turns to ‘social engineering’ again as BSP, INLD to fight Haryana battle together

The Jat-dominated INLD has been out of power in the state for the past three terms, its chief, five-time CM O.P. Chautala, is serving jail term in a graft case.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

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.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

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.