The issue has not posed a political challenge for Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel or the Congress
To make matters worse, the party has yet not announced its UP unit president after the incumbent, Ajay Kumar Lallu, resigned
State watchers say that the Akalis will be aided by other factors as well. It is seen as aligned with the farmers' cause in the state by virtue of splitting up with the BJP
It is hardly surprising that India woke up last week to read juicy details of an extortion and money laundering case against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh
This is not the first time the police had cracked down on farmers in the past year
The private college and hospital has been in the thick of controversy following irregularities and fraud
CBI raids people linked to BJD; state authorities probe a Union minister's relative
On the eve of polls, unseen accord between the Centre and Manipur could have huge bearing on results
The CM has been able to keep turmoil at bay during his two years in office even
Party expects that anti-incumbency with demonetisation will reap rewards for it in the elections
BJP will most liekly contest under Singh's leadership in the next Assembly polls
The CPI-M strongman is emerging as one of the most popular CMs, by projecting himself as pro-industry and addressing citizens of the state on radio. He has taken a stand on corruption and nepotism. But law and order remains a major concern
State horticultural dept has been instrumental in maintaining the sowing and harvesting routine
That's what AIADMK members assure everybody even as rumours fly thick and fast that her advisor is in charge now
State RSS chief's sacking leads to rumble in BJP, with suspense over which party alliance partners MGP, Shiv Sena would align with
Rape, theft and assault cases have dropped while offences that result in death - murder, riot cases, etc - continue to rise
Chandrababu Naidu's govt was involved in every aspect of the festival - be it administration, arrangements or spending
The government has been trying to ensure ease of doing business but problems have persisted
A draconian prohibition Bill passed by the Bihar legislature is being seen as the CM's turn from a benefactor to punitive patriarch
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revamped his Cabinet, giving representation to the Shiv Sena and BJP loyalists. However, the Sena and the BJP are set to go alone in the Mumbai civic body polls next year. This could again see a churning in the state's politics