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Women-centric schemes helped shape results

Maharashtra and Jharkhand may have thrown up diametrically opposite results on Saturday but behind the comprehensive wins registered by the Mahayuti and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, respectively, was one common factor - two gamechanging women-focussed cash transfer schemes that transformed the poll pitch and helped the respective incumbents win.

Another Cong setback further erodes its Parl polls advantage

The summer of 2024 is becoming a distant memory for the Congress.

Results show Cong still far behind BJP

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a massive, almost unprecedented, political polarization in India.

Bruised in LS, how NDA got its groove back

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti won 235 of the 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra, with the BJP itself winning 132 of the 149 seats it contested for a strike rate of 88.5%; its allies the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party won 57 and 41 of the 81 and 59 seats they contested, respectively.

Pivotal poll cycle strengthens BJP, blunts Oppn sting

Within the party, success in Maharashtra means that Narendra Modi's leadership and Amit Shah's control become even more robust now

Win for real social justice, rejection of Oppn lies: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) emphatic win in Maharashtra was the victory of \"good governance\" and \"real social justice\"; a rejection of \"the forces of deception, divisiveness and dynastic politics\"; and showed that the people have faith only in the BJP to deliver \"vikas\" (development) while celebrating the country's \"virasat\" (heritage).

WHAT SWUNG THE VOTE IN...

Dhrubo Jyoti decodes the factors that worked behind the scenes for the Mahayuti in Maharashtra and for the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand

Perfect Perth day: Pace heroics, historic stand

{172-RUN PARTNERSHIP} AFTER BUMRAH TEARS THROUGH OZ LINE-UP

AQI still 'severe' as calm winds hurt air

The air quality in Delhi slipped into the \"severe\" category with the city recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 412 at 4pm.

After 'paltry' funding offers, day of chaos, fury at COP29

WEALTHY NATIONS RAISED OFFER OF CLIMATE FUNDING TO $300BN, A RISE OF MERE $50BN THAT WAS SEEN AS INSULTINGLY LOW'

Welfare works in polls, east to west

Maharashtra and Jharkhand may have thrown up diametrically opposite results on Saturday but behind the comprehensive wins registered by the Mahayuti and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance, respectively, was a common factor -two game-changing women-focussed cash transfer schemes that transformed the poll pitch and helped the respective incumbents win.

A victory for both vikas & virasat: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) emphatic win in Maharashtra was the victory of \"good governance\" and \"real social justice\"; a rejection of \"the forces of deception, divisiveness and dynastic politics\"; and showed that the people have faith only in the BJP to deliver \"vikas\" (development) while celebrating the country's \"virasat\" (heritage).

Mahayuti seizes a Maha mandate, Soren keeps his Jharkhand crown

Maharashtra's ruling alliance sweeps polls with unprecedented tallies for all 3 partners. Voters galvanised by PM Modi's 'Ek hain toh safe hain' pitch, state govt's big welfare push. Soren leads INDIA bloc to resounding victory as J'khand tribal leader's emotional appeal works. BJP gains upper hand in UP bypolls; AAP reigns in Punjab; Priyanka to make Parliament debut.

18-YEAR-OLD JEE ASPIRANT DIES IN THE YEAR'S 19TH SUICIDE IN KOTA

An 18-year-old student, who was preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission to undergraduate engineering courses, died by suicide in Kota district of Rajasthan on Saturday, officers aware of the matter said, making it the 19th such incident in the coaching hub this year.

SC slams Delhi govt, police on Grap execution

The Supreme Court on Friday directed stricter implementation of anti-pollution measures while questioning various authorities about gaps in enforcement and data discrepancies regarding stubble burning.

BAGGING THE SPOTLIGHT: INDIAN LABELS REDEFINE LUXURY

Whether inspired by cultural heritage or defined by modern edge, Indian designers are proving they've got what it takes to dominate the luxury scene, both at home and abroad

Bae Hyeon Seong: I'd love to do an Indian film

South Korean actor Bae Hyeon Seong, who plays a pivotal role in the drama series Family By Choice, desires to explore acting opportunities in Indian cinema.

Tahir Raj Bhasin is endlessly watchable in a worthy, pulpy follow-up

Sidharth Sengupta's romantic crime thriller show has successfully evaded the season 2 curse.

Bennett University is hosting the first-ever India Padel Open!

India is witnessing a sporty spectacle with its first-ever international padel tournament, the CUPRA FIP Tour, featuring the FIP Promotion India Padel Open.

I ENJOY COMPLEX ROLES THAT CHALLENGE ME

Actor Manoj Bajpayee on The Fable creating history at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival and his love for layered characters

Remarkable rajma: The best Indian bean dish in the world

With the Indian favourite rajma being ranked #14 in the world, chefs tells us what the appeal is all about

Abhishek shines in Sircar's drama about mortality

Indian cinema, till date, has had a lot of stories centred on fathers - revenge dramas, comedies and actioners. But seldom about a terminally-ill man who wishes to reconnect with his daughter.

Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is about finding the light within our lives

Payal Kapadia's film has been making a lot of buzz internationally, and rightfully so.

IPL set for extension for next three seasons

For the next three seasons, IPL has carved out its longest window ever. It will run for 72 days next year, up from 66 in 2024, and stretch to 78 days in 2026 and 2027. By keeping for itself a quarter of the calendar year- including pre-tournament training days -IPL has further consolidated its top spot among all tournaments.

Ace of pace: Bumrah leads India's fight as batters feel pangs in Perth

As many as 17 wickets fall on Day 1 as India edge ahead in battle of fast bowling attacks

I was nervous, but Gautam sir told me to take a bullet for the country: Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy on Friday conceded that the reputation of Perth being a fast bowler's paradise made him a tad nervous ahead of his Test debut against Australia, but the jitters vanished when he recalled head coach Gautam Gambhir's advice — face the bouncers as if \"you are taking a bullet for the country\".

Kohli gets caught in his front-foot trap, falls cheaply

A gentle single to fine-leg got Virat Kohli off the mark in what could probably be his last tour of Australia.

Slouching tiger, hidden dragon?

Once fearsome, world chess champion Ding Liren has struggled with mental health setbacks but underestimate him at your peril

Satwik and Chirag storm into semis

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the men's doubles semi-finals beating Danes Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in straight games at the $1.15 million China Masters in Shenzhen on Friday.

SHORT-COVERING, RELIEF RALLY ADD ₹7.27 LAKH CRORE INVESTOR WEALTH

Indian markets were quick to recover from the shock of the Adani group bribery charges, surging to a nearly six-month high and snapping off a two-week slump on Friday.