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Aunt giveth, aunt taketh away: BSP chief Mayawati’s nephew Akash caught in promote-punish cycle

Akash Anand’s demotion follows reports in some local newspapers suggesting he would play a role in selecting BSP candidates for 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections.

No cabinet expansion in about 7 months, Manipur CM holds over 20 portfolios, his 4 colleagues the rest

Khemchand Singh was made CM in February after President’s Rule was lifted. Ministers & BJP leaders in state told ThePrint delay in expanding cabinet is impacting decision-making, governance.

How one man’s rooftop protest against drugs turned into a rallying point for Oppn against Mann govt

A villager’s black-flag protest during Bhagwant Mann’s ‘Lok Milni’ has snowballed into allegations of police torture, Opposition attacks and demands for an independent probe.

‘How can we survive?’ Dy CM Losii Dikho says Naga MLAs may withdraw support to Manipur govt ‘for peace’

Dikho attributes 'political motivation' behind renewal of tension and blames 'vested interests' who don’t want peace in the strife-torn state.

Modi returns to DU’s SRCC after 13 yrs with his ‘report card’ & Gen Z lingo, revives ‘dimagi naxal’ jibe

Speaking at the college's centenary celebrations, PM emphasised India’s achievements under his govt’s tenure, marking a renewed pitch to young Indians.

TVK junked DMK projects over environment, but now plans Rs 20k cr thermal plant in fragile Thoothukudi

Tamil Nadu’s TVK govt is pushing 1,600 MW thermal plant in Thoothukudi even as it targets net-zero emissions by 2050 and 50% renewable energy by 2030. Environmentalists question green credentials.

Teen CJP volunteer appeals to Rahul to take down Hindutva ‘activist’. What it means for his Gen Z pitch

Rahul responded to her post soon after, saying 'I'm with you'. Soon after, a Congress delegation sat next to CJP as they demanded answers from Delhi Police.

A tyring moment for TVK: 1st time MLA wants tyre factory shut in her constituency. But it does not exist

A TVK MLA's demand to shut a JK Tyre unit over pollution took an unexpected turn when verification found no JK Tyre factory in Ranipet, only a local retreading unit.

The curious delay in the Amruta Fadnavis blackmail case: 3 years on, court still awaits forensic reports

A case involving allegations of blackmail and a Rs 10-crore demand to Amruta Fadnavis remains stalled three years after a chargesheet, awaiting forensic reports on seized gadgets.

OP Rajbhar 9th in list of UP ministers upset with top officers; seeks removal of principal secy, director

Rajbhar has written to CM Yogi, alleging negligence in his dept. He has accused Principal Secretary Anil Kumar & Director Amit Kumar Singh of failing to properly implement govt decisions.

On Camera

PM Modi must revisit his 2013 SRCC speech. The glass is half empty, not half full

PM Modi sounded bitter and frustrated at SRCC on Saturday. He did wear a smile as he played to the gallery. The tone, however, changed drastically once he started giving his ‘report card’ since his last visit.

India’s key money market gets unusually quiet at the start of trade

Typically, a lot of transactions happen in the first hour as lenders borrow funds to meet regulatory requirements and cover short-term cash shortages.

From 0 contracts to 400 Apache fuselages, the two-decade journey of Tata’s defence arm TASL

The journey to 400th fuselage for Apache, regarded as one of the most advanced & combat-proven attack helicopters in its class, began with India signing contract for 22 Apaches in 2015.

20% ethanol, 80% anger: BJP’s core voter is furious and looking for answers

While EBP may be a great idea, it needed 3-4 years of preparation. Now, with the festive season upon us, we have surging prices and a sugar shortage. To top it off, we’re bleeding foreign exchange.