Election watch: One day before the beginning of polls across Uttar Pradesh and other states, ANI airs an interview with Narendra Modi, violating Election Commission’s code; Election Commission says nothing; In 2017, when news channels were broadcasting Rahul Gandhi’s interview, Election Commission stepped in and asked the channels to stop it

Labour shortages In India’s coal belts: Jobs are now hard to get – and harder to keep; Coal mining continues to flourish in the country but it is no longer a major source of employment

Anti-nationals in the government: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa says saffron flag may replace tricolour in future