From Sidhu to Badal & Kejriwal, why politicians across all parties are on Punjab temple run
Hindus, who constitute around 38% of Punjab's population, are believed to have played a decisive role in 2017 Congress victory. But new alignments could usher in a shift.
Top SAD leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins BJP, Akalis claim he was ‘forced’ to join
Sirsa was considered close to Badal family that heads SAD, and move is seen as blow to panthic party ahead of assembly elections in Punjab early next year.
‘Why don’t you join politics?’ impressed Mamata asks Swara at Mumbai event, says SRK ‘victimised’
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had a meet-and-greet with several celebrities Wednesday during her two-day visit to Mumbai.
Mamata sounds death knell for Congress-led opposition, says ‘no UPA’ after meeting with Pawar
Sharad Pawar and Mamata Banerjee met for an hour Wednesday, and said they would work towards forming an opposition alliance of like-minded parties for 2024 elections.
‘Those who don’t have family will not care for people’ — Akhilesh Yadav’s veiled dig at Yogi
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also hurled allegations on Yogi govt of leaking Teachers' Eligibility Test question papers deliberately and said they only tell 'damdaar jhooth' (big lies).
AIADMK amends party bylaws to strengthen top leadership & shut door on Sasikala
AIADMK claims Sasikala is not a party member, though she claims to be the general secretary. The new amendment mandates 'single vote' by 'primary members' to elect top two position.
Swara Bhasker, Javed Akhtar & Medha Patkar — VIPs on Mamata’s Mumbai gala guest list
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is all set to meet and interact with eminent personalities from different walks of life in Mumbai Wednesday.
Empty liquor bottles in Bihar assembly — Nitish fumes, Tejashwi hits out, Speaker stumps both
Half a dozen empty liquor bottles were recovered from the assembly premises Tuesday, prompting Opposition barbs for CM Nitish. Bihar has been a 'dry state' since 2016.
Aaditya Thackeray meets Mamata Banerjee, talks of taking ‘strong bond’ forward
The Thackeray scion hinted at possible coordination between the Shiv Sena and the TMC as the latter builds its national profile.
TRS attends Congress-led Oppn meet — a first since KCR became CM — as tensions with BJP grow
TRS presence at Congress-led meet in Delhi comes at a time when CM K. Chandrashekar Rao has been targeting the BJP over paddy procurement issues in Telangana.
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Books about stargazers, mystery illness, and fungi are the best of science writing in 2021
The shortlist for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021 highlights the importance of accessible science writing.
Indian bankers risk losing business to Google, PhonePe, says Uday Kotak
Banks will need to scale up technology, hire more and focus on customer and not sales-centric approach to match competition from the 'deep-pocketed tech firms', the Kotak founder said.
Defence
Indian Navy ready to deal with any security challenge, says Admiral R Hari Kumar
Speaking on eve of Navy Day, the Navy chief said the situation along India's northern border has added to security complexities along with Covid & that the 'dual' scenario continues.
Yes, UPA’s dead. But here’s what Mamata, PK are saying about Congress & why that’s right too
Even in its second successive annihilation by BJP, Congress retained a solid block of 20% votes. That’s why all of BJP’s victims want the Congress at the core of their challenge.