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Union minister for road, transport and highways Nitin Gadkari, who is contesting Lok Sabha election for the third time from Nagpur — the headquarters of RSS — has opened up about his deep-rooted relationships with prominent political figures, particularly his bond with Bal Thackeray in Mahrashtra.  Reflecting on his journey alongside stalwarts like then Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi, sitting Union minister Narayan Rane, and Gopinath Munde, Gadkari cherishes moments with Executive Editor Rohan Dua and invaluable lessons learned from the visionary leaders who shaped his path. 

Sonowal talks in detail about his upbringing in Dibrugarh, his equation with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the win probability in the 14 Assam seats as well as opposition to the CAA.

Mehbooba Mufti, the President of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has announced her candidacy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, poised to witness a significant electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir. 

On the occasion of the 44th foundation day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed the BJP as the preferred party of India, expressing confidence in its ability to secure another term at the Centre.

In a gesture of goodwill amidst diplomatic tensions, the Maldives has extended gratitude to India for renewing the import quota to allow the island nation to acquire essential commodities during the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The appreciation came from the Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, who thanked India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and the Indian government for their decision.