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IAS duo suspended for move to dissolve Punjab panchayats, but it was Mann who gave final nod, says SAD

Controversy centres on govt notification dissolving gram panchayats, zila parishads and block samitis months ahead of elections. Oppn had called decision ‘politically motivated’.

Modi govt pushes for ‘One Nation, One Election’, committee formed under former President Kovind

‘One Nation, One Election’ theory, frequently endorsed by Modi, aims for simultaneous LS & state polls. Kovind-led panel to discuss & 'give report which will be debated in Parliament'.

INDIA alliance passes resolution to contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls together ‘as far as possible’

The resolution also further states that the alliance will organise public rallies as soon as possible in different parts of the country on issues of public concern and importance.

During INDIA meet, Congress chief Kharge says ‘countdown to autocratic govt’s exit has begun’

As many as 63 representatives from 28 Opposition parties attended the third formal meeting of the INDIA alliance in Mumbai.

‘Conspiracy to postpone polls’: Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Centre’s ‘one nation, one election’ move

The Rajya Sabha MP also questioned the need for a special session of Parliament, scheduled to be held from 18 to 22 September, during the Ganpati festival.

Congress has revamped working committee but 1/4 of them have never won an LS or assembly poll

ThePrint's analysis of Election Commission data shows half of those in CWC constituted by Mallikarjun Kharge lost last election they contested, either at state or Lok Sabha level.

Rahul Gandhi renews demand for parliamentary panel probe against Adani — ‘something clearly wrong’

Rahul’s fresh attack on Adani Group followed a report by Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. His demand for a JPC probe had earlier been dismissed by ally NCP.

YS Sharmila meets Sonia & Rahul, fuels talk of party’s merger with Congress ahead of Telangana polls

Sharmila formed YSR Telangana Party in July 2021, following differences with her brother & Andhra CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. She called Thursday’s meeting ‘constructive’.

AAP govt withdraws notification dissolving panchayats in Punjab, Oppn says ‘victory for democracy’

Govt move months ahead of local body polls was slammed as 'politically motivated' by Opposition. Multiple petitions challenging decision were also filed in Punjab & Haryana HC.

BJP’s ‘last-minute’ pivot to keep Rajasthan camps at bay — Nadda, Shah to flag off Parivartan Yatra

Rajasthan BJP workers haven't been taking much interest in the yatra after learning their state leaders won't be leading, it is learnt. Party says Vasundhara Raje to attend.

On Camera

Stop targetting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.