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Don’t oppose Delhi Bill for sake of alliance as Modi will return in 2024, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Taking aim at AAP, Shah says the party's opposition to bill stems from its 'need to hide the truth of corruption', and that Nehru had opposed idea of granting statehood to Delhi.

‘Think about Delhi, not INDIA,’ Amit Shah slams Oppn veto to Bill over control of officers

Parliament took up the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for discussion Thursday, which curbs the Delhi govt's power over the capital's bureaucrats.

Numbers against us but had to go for no-confidence as PM won’t discuss Manipur, says Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP says govt trying to create 'a context in Parliament where issue of Manipur is diluted', adds Modi 'continued to ignore Parliament' & has spoken on Manipur only outside it.

Kharge asks Dhankhar not to defend Modi, V-P’s response — ‘every Indian should be proud of PM’

Opposition MP says Manipur must be debated without further delay since Monsoon Session is entering last leg & LS is set to take up no-confidence motion against Modi govt next week.

Give govt ads only to ‘favourable media’, focus more on 2024 — Rahul’s advice to Karnataka Congress

At a meeting of Congress leaders in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi & party chief Mallikarjun Kharge told Karnataka unit to fulfil 5 poll promises made by party in state & steer clear of graft charges.

Hydraulic lotus for Modi, ‘Shiv Shahi’-themed venue for Uddhav — Nitin Desai was art director to netas

Four-time Filmfare awards winner Nitin Desai, who died by suicide at ND Studio Wednesday, was also given several projects by state govts, irrespective of which party was in power.

‘Intel failure, why were yatris armed?’ BJP MPs raise questions on Haryana violence

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar & deputy Dushyant Singh Chautala strike different notes on communal violence that has killed 6 people. Police have made over 100 arrests so far.

Bengal Guv opens anti-graft cell in Raj Bhavan, Mamata claims interference in state matters

The governor had previously opened a ‘Peace Room’ at the Raj Bhavan to address violence-related complaints from people in districts during the recently-held panchayat elections.

Satyapal Malik says ‘BJP can go to any extent to win 2024,’ party hits back — ‘he should be OTT writer’

Ex-J&K governor and former BJP national V-P Malik said one cannot rule out 'attack on Ram Mandir' or 'orchestrated conflict with Pakistan' ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

‘She will think over it:’ Opposition leaders submit memorandum to President on Manipur

The delegation also spoke to Droupadi Murmu about the recent communal clashes taking place in Haryana.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Agniveer applicants in Army up nearly 10% compared to last year

This year, the Army has scheduled an online combined examination that will span 174 locations across the country. The examination window is from April 22 to May 7.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.