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Topic: Rajasthan Assembly Elections

Congress leaders united in Rajasthan, party will win state polls, say Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi made the comment in the presence of Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, State Congress Committee Chief Govind Singh Dotasra, and former Deputy CM Sachin Pilot.

Amit Shah’s calls didn’t work. 25+ rebels queer the pitch for BJP in Rajasthan

Peeved by party's 'high command culture', which has allegedly led to 'diluted state leadership', over 25 rebels are standing against official BJP candidates in Rajasthan polls.

‘Concrete action, not verbal assurances’ — Urdu press calls on BJP to initiate national caste census 

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

‘5-star culture, missed call members’ — Narpat Rajvi on BJP’s transition from Bhairon Singh to Modi

New Delhi: Narpat Singh Rajvi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Chittorgarh assembly seat in Rajasthan, has a message for the high command:...

‘Which was the rebellion?’ Sachin Pilot compares his actions to Gehlot camp’s 2022 ‘revolt’

Last month, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said the CM chair ‘won’t leave him’. Pilot says decision will be taken by elected Congress MLAs & high command.

JJP fields 25 candidates against BJP in Rajasthan as fissures grow in Haryana alliance

JJP has also announced 'mission' to see Dushyant Chautala as Haryana CM in 2024. Amid calls from within BJP to end alliance, state chief says it's for central leadership to decide.

‘No place for hate’ — Rajasthan BJP expels Sandeep Dayma for ‘problematic’ remark on mosques, gurdwaras

The expulsion follows strong protests from members of the BJP's Punjab unit. Dayma had earlier apologised for saying in Rajasthan that Congress win will see number of masjids & gurdwaras rise.

BJP leader calls Masjid-gurdwara growth ‘problematic’, says ‘meant Masjid-madrasa’ as SGPC condemns

Protests broke out soon after Sandeep Dayma's statement at rally in Rajasthan's Tijara. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee says speaking against mosques 'equally condemnable'.

BJP’s 3rd Rajasthan list — ‘locals’ to challenge Gehlot & Pilot, 2018’s lone Muslim dropped

The BJP released its third list of candidates for the Rajasthan assembly elections Thursday, including fresh face Mahendra Singh Rathore against CM Ashok Gehlot.

Gehlotji won’t get votes because crimes against women a big issue in Rajasthan, says BJP’s Diya Kumari

Member of Jaipur's erstwhile royal family, Kumari dismisses comparisons with veteran party leader Vasundhara Raje, says party’s parliamentary board will decide CM if BJP wins Rajasthan polls.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.