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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicHaryana assembly elections

Topic: Haryana assembly elections

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar scripts a political turnaround story Congress can learn from

In the first few years of his tenure, Khattar appeared like a lost cause, and Haryana looked like a state BJP won’t be able to hold on to. Then came the turnaround.

In poll season, Haryana’s pahalwans find a new arena — as bouncers for politicians

Haryana, which votes on 21 October, is known to nurture bodybuilders or ‘pahalwans’, reared on its famed ‘doodh-dahi ka khana’. 

A spurned satrap & burning egos — warning signs Congress ignored in Haryana for 5 yrs

Infighting among top leaders of the Haryana unit and their prestige battles have cost the Congress massively.

Ashok Tanwar resigns from Congress, says can’t blame rivals for crisis in party

Ashok Tanwar announced his resignation on Twitter and posted a four-page resignation letter to interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

TikTok star Sonali Phogat gets BJP ticket to take on 3-time Haryana MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi

With nearly 1.20 lakh followers, Sonali Phogat is a sensation on short video app TikTok. She faces a tough electoral battle against Bishnoi in his stronghold.

Old-timers and leaders’ kin — Congress first list for Haryana elections is nothing new

Congress announced 84 candidates Wednesday, fielding mostly familiar names and their families. It did, however, accommodate some defectors.

Ashok Tanwar could end up sacked like Margaret Alva for bribery charges against Congress

Congress' Ashok Tanwar protested outside Sonia Gandhi's residence Wednesday, claiming 'unfair' ticket distribution for Haryana assembly polls.

Akalis, BJP plan tie-up for Haryana assembly elections for the first time

BJP and SAD have been allies in Punjab for 40 years, but the Akali Dal now wants to contest a dozen seats in Haryana too.

No clarity on legality of electoral bonds as SC couldn’t decide case before assembly polls

In April, Supreme Court had said there wasn’t enough time before Lok Sabha polls for a detailed examination of electoral bonds.

On Camera

Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.