- Chorus growing, Manipur CM finally quits; Assembly on hold

- Puts in his papers after returning from New Delhi where he met Shah, Nadda

- Why now: Dissent within, Opp no-trust threat, probe plea in SC, dip in ratings 

- 31 Maoists, 2 security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh gunfight

- Why Kejriwal lost: Pollution, lack of drinking water behind voter anger; two-thirds saw AAP as corrupt

- Maharashtra: Financial stress shows, funds for ‘populist’ schemes delayed

- At Maha Kumbh, tiny bundles of joy: 11 babies born in hospital for pilgrims