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‘Never called for genocide’ — Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by ‘Sanatana’ remarks amid uproar

DMK minister and CM Stalin's son Udhayanidhi sparks row with comment that Sanatana Dharma should be 'eradicated'. Amit Shah calls it 'attack on our heritage', slams INDIA bloc.

Modi govt wants India to slowly turn into dictatorship — Kharge on ‘One Nation, One Election’ push

Day after lone Congress member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declines to join panel on simultaneous polls, Kharge attacks Modi govt over move, says it wants to turn India into 'dictatorship'.

‘No confrontation from my end, Kejriwal blames me to stay in news’, says Delhi L-G Saxena

Speaking about beautification of Delhi ahead of G20 summit, L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena says credit goes to 'entire team' of govt departments that worked together tirelessly for it.

Enlighten us about chancellor’s authority & ‘unambiguous’ powers, Bihar education secy tells governor

This week, Raj Bhavan issued letters warning universities of attempts to undermine governor's authority. He's 'well advised' to step into court cases involving universities, says govt.

Mann climbs down from hard line against striking revenue officials, agrees to fill vacant posts

Punjab’s patwaris went on strike Friday, demanding appointments to more than 3,000 vacant posts. CM had invoked Essential Services Maintenance Act, threatened them with dismissal.

‘Failed to show source of income’ — HC order declaring JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s LS win null & void

Karnataka HC Friday said that Prajwal Revanna, sole JD(S) MP elected in 2019 and grandson of ex-PM Deve Gowda, misled the public & underreported value of his investments.

After push from non-Congress parties at Mumbai meet, INDIA resolves to ‘expedite’ seat-sharing talks

The meeting also saw discussion on holding caste-based census such as the one in Bihar in other states. But there was no consensus on the subject, it is learnt.  

How Modi’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel spurred INDIA alliance to form its own committees

INDIA alliance Friday announced a 14-member coordination committee & a 19-member campaign panel. It also formed 3 working groups: for social media, traditional media, and research. 

‘Lok Sabha polls can be held before time, we should remain alert’, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

CM Kumar made the comment after the INDIA bloc meeting in Mumbai. He also said the Opposition 'parties are working together unitedly'.

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’.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

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.