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Amid swirling rumours of a rift in INDIA bloc, Saamana offers word of caution for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

An editorial in the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ pointed out that the assembly polls scheduled in five states in November is a “dress rehearsal” ahead of the Lok Sabha polls slated for next year

In Madhya Pradesh, 39 Congress leaders expelled for contesting against party's candidates

These expelled leaders are contesting elections either as independent candidates or on the ticket of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a party statement said

In Congress-helmed Chhattisgarh, religious conversions are done at behest of state, alleges Amit Shah

The home minister also accused the Congress of indulging in scams and said if the BJP is voted to power in the state, those who committed corruption will be behind bars. He promised that the BJP would not interfere in anyone's religious issue and would take action against forcible conversion

I.N.D.I.A a purely opportunistic alliance, bound to disintegrate: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Senior BJP member Ravi Shankar Prasad accused leaders of the Congress, the biggest party in the I.N.D.I.A grouping, of playing drama in the name of opposition unity

Priyanka Gandhi cancels campaign day in poll-bound Mizoram

The Congress is contesting in all 40 Assembly seats in the November 7 state election in Mizoram.

Amit Shah defines Cong as 'cut, commission, corruption' party, slams opposition's INDIA bloc

He said the BJP government in Haryana ended corruption, nepotism and improved the law-and-order situation in the last nine years.

LDF govt moves SC against Kerala Governor for alleged delay in signing bills

The bills to which Khan has withheld assent include the Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill and two different University Laws Amendment Bills

BJP hopeful about forming government in Mizoram; up for post-poll tie-up

The BJP is contesting in 23 seats in the 40-member Mizoram assembly elections on November 7.

WATCH: Nitish Kumar publicly vents frustration with Congress for putting itself before I.N.D.I Alliance

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar stressed that the I.N.D.I alliance was formed after intense discussions, but the Congress does not have much interest in the alliance at the moment

BJP Leader Vijayvargiya says it's 'quite natural' for Kejriwal to get ED summons

Terming Kejriwal a "conspirator", the BJP general secretary said, "Such a person can never get away with his acts."

ED begins interrogating arrested Bengal minister in ration distribution scam

ED sleuths are also questioning Mallick, who was the state food and supplies minister from 2011-21 about the details of his bank balance and three companies where his wife and daughter held directorial positions, the official said.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari blames Kejriwal of finishing AAP by his sins

He further claimed that Kejriwal had vowed to fight corruption but was now himself involved in it.

In run-up to Chhattisgarh polls, Priyanka Gandhi promises Rs 500 subsidy per gas cylinder, loan waiver for SHGs

After the rally, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a social media post said subsidy of Rs 500 will be directly put into bank accounts of women

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi attacks Congress, says doing vote-bank politics

Gandhi criticised the government's decision and said "humanity is on trial now", as she called for the loudest and most powerful voices to demand a cessation of military activity.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Kerala tolerant towards radical elements, CM Vijayan criticizes

He further alleged that both the Congress and the Left in Kerala have a history of appeasement of radical elements in the state.

Chhattisgarh assembly polls: CM Baghel files for nomination from Patan

Chhattisgarh assembly speaker Charan Das Mahant and state Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu were seen accompanying him while filing the nomination.

Congress’ 7 guarantees to Rajasthan include free laptops and tablets, subsidised LPG

CM Ashok Gehlot, while addressing a press conference in Jaipur announced five guarantees for the people of the state and promised that the guarantees proposed by his government will be implemented if his government is re-elected in the November 25 elections

Kerala: BJP claims IUML rally as 'pro-Hamas'; criticises Tharoor's participation

The BJP leader alleged that Tharoor's participation in the rally, given his previous role as a UN diplomat, goes against the country's established stance on the issue.

'Do not contest in Lok Sabha elections', Samajwadi Party leader receives dozens of threat calls; police complaint filed

The Samajwadi Party's district unit president Tanveer Khan said Kashyap is a possible candidate for the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (reserved) seat.

Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin's letter to President Murmu seeking assent for anti-NEET bill at earliest

The Tamil Nadu Admission to Under Graduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021, originally passed in September that year by the state Assembly, was returned by Governor RN Ravi later.

Assam: 15 opposition parties to prepare state-specific common minimum programme by November for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Leaders from United Opposition Forum Assam, comprising Congress, AJP, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Jatiya Dal-Asom, NCP, RJD, Janata Dal (U), TMC, CPI(ML), AAP and AIFB, took part in Thursday's deliberations.

Mahua Moitra cash-for-query row: What’s Lok Sabha Ethics Committee hearing the case?

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee will take up BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s complaint against Trinamool’s Mahua Moitra, who has been accused of taking bribes for asking questions in Parliament. The panel, which became a permanent part of the House in 2015, oversees the moral and ethical conduct of MPs

Karnataka has become Cong's ATM to fund upcoming polls, alleges BJP spokesperson