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Mann strikes back with ‘hunger for power’ jibe after Punjab governor warns him of President’s Rule

Mann says governor Purohit should enter electoral fray in Rajasthan after latter warned CM that he could write to President about failure of constitutional machinery in Punjab.

New faces in Shivraj cabinet — OBC face from Mahakaushal, 4-time MLA & Uma Bharti’s nephew

Induction of 3 faces in Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's cabinet is aimed at aimed at balancing caste dynamics & bolstering BJP tally in various regions.

AAP’s balancing act: Poll guarantees in Congress-ruled states, but ‘serious’ about INDIA, seat-sharing

This month, Kejriwal pitched his party as an alternative to BJP & ‘ally’ Congress at Bhopal rally. But the party is still ‘keen’ on seat-sharing talks and setting common ground.

Battle over Hanuman in poll-bound MP as Shivraj flags off temple project on Kamal Nath’s turf

Madhya Pradesh CM says ‘Hanuman Lok will become centre of spiritual consciousness’. Kamal Nath calls project a 'gimmick’ by ‘chunavi bhakt’.

Centre to issue guidelines for use of forest land for non-forest purposes under new act: Official

New Delhi , August 25 (ANI): The Center will issue a new set of guidelines to be followed by state governments for the diversion...

Convenor of INDIA bloc likely to be announced at next week’s Mumbai meeting; 27 parties to participate

New Delhi , August 25 (ANI): As many as 27 political parties will be participating in the next meeting of the Opposition Indian National...

Mann silent on his queries on govt functioning, Punjab governor fires off ‘President’s Rule’ warning

In four-page letter to CM, Governor Purohit says he has 'reason to believe there was failure of constitutional machinery in state', warns he'll write to President under Article 356.

To mollify disgruntled leaders, BJP top rung greenlights long-pending Shivraj cabinet expansion

Last cabinet expansion took place in July 2020 when 28 ministers, including a dozen Jyotiraditya Scindia loyalists, were inducted. Move comes at a time when polls are fast approaching.

Sharad Pawar denies split in NCP, affirms Ajit as party leader with ‘no question’

The party supremo clarified that some leaders have left the NCP by taking a 'different political stand', but it cannot be termed as a split.

Key to Mallah votes in Bihar, ‘hard-bargaining’ Mukesh Sahani is a tough nut to crack for BJP

Eye on caste votes, BJP is keen to rope in Vikassheel Insaan Party in NDA, but its chief Mukesh Sahani isn’t making it easy with his demands for Lok Sabha seats and reservation.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

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.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

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.