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Lok Sabha Speaker admits no-confidence motion against Modi govt moved by INDIA, BRS

Govt says people taught Oppn 'lesson' when no-confidence motion was moved against Modi govt ahead of 2019 LS polls. INDIA is demanding PM address Parliament on Manipur situation.

‘Will talk about UCC but…’: Uddhav tells Modi govt to ban cow slaughter, restore peace in Manipur

In interview to Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Uddhav says UCC not just about marriage but about seeing everyone as equal before law, and Bal Thackeray had taken a clear stand on it.

Potential allies to rivals? Why BJP & MNS have been sparring post NCP split

Analysts say BJP is secure in alliance with Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction, it doesn't need another ally. The MNS voter, though, is anti-NCP, so it can't ally with MVA.

‘Our last weapon’: No numbers, but Oppn no-trust motion aimed to make Modi speak on Manipur

Opposition parties have held up Parliament business demanding a detailed discussion on the situation in the northeast state, and a statement by the PM himself on the issue.

Kirtans, rakhis & more — what BJP Mahila Morcha’s woman outreach will involve in 5 poll-bound states

Mahila Morcha will target women voters in 18-25 age group & reach 1,000 1st-time voters in each seat, says subject of Manipur sexual violence will be handled ‘sensitively’.

Kumaraswamy proposes, Deve Gowda disposes as JD(S) patriarch rules out alliance with BJP for 2024

Janata Dal (Secular) president HD Deve Gowda says his party will contest the Lok Sabha elections independently in Karnataka, putting an end to weeks of speculation.

Congress cites Manmohan’s 2012 NE intervention, slams Modi’s ‘silence’ on Manipur in Parliament

Congress MP Manish Tewari says ex-PM Manmohan Singh intervened in Parliament 'suo motu' when violence in Assam led to fears of reprisal against northeastern migrants in other parts of India.

Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh ‘sidelined, hurt’ with no say in appointments to Sukhu govt

Pratibha, who was a contender for CM's post but lost it to Sukhu, met Mallikarjun Kharge last week. 'Can't keep giving false assurances to party leaders, workers', she says.

Milkmen delivering BJP message, ChatGPT, WhatsApp blitz— BL Santhosh’s masterplan for UP 2024

BJP organisational gen secy BL Santhosh came up with ‘innovative’ ways to expand reach and counter opposition narrative at a review meeting for UP Lok Sabha preparations last week.

‘Bid to capture BMC’ — Why BJP minister’s office at civic body HQ has Oppn up in arms

Mumbai (suburbs) Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha is 1st minister in 75 yrs to have an office at BMC building. Ex-BJP corporators allowed to use space for public outreach.

On Camera

Modi’s Newsweek Q&A was without questions—and how ANI interviews in 2019 and 2024 compare

The widely accepted belief that the BJP and its allies will win the 2024 Lok Sabha election comfortably informs Smita Prakash’s questions to PM Modi.

Cash-guzzling ops, delayed filings, investor scorn — how Byju’s flew too close to the sun & got burnt

Fighting fires on all fronts — from inability to pay salaries to mismanagement allegations, cases in NCLT & ED probe — Byju's valuation has dropped to $250 mn from $22 bn in 2022.

Iron Dome, David’s Sling & the Arrow — what makes up Israel’s mega multi-layered air defence system

On 6 May 1985, Israel and the United States signed an MoU on the development of a missile defence system against long-range threats, which is the genesis of Tel Aviv’s air defence umbrella.

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.