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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

An economic ‘sagar manthan’ beckons: As IT growth dwindles, manufacturing exports to take driver’s seat

A depreciating INR, combined with FTAs with the UK, US and EU, gives India tariff advantages over China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.