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In marathon meetings in Haryana & UP, RSS advises BJP to fix infighting, coordinate better with Sangh

This comes ahead of annual RSS coordination meet with BJP & other affiliates from 31 August to 2 September. Picking new poll faces & not relying on 'Modi factor' for votes also discussed.

Why Karnataka Forest Dept & Centre are locked in battle over land ‘given’ to watchmaker HMT

Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel HD Kumaraswamy wants to revive HMT, while Eshwar Khandre, state Minister of Forests, wants to reclaim land & use it to create green spaces.

Kirodi Lal Meena opposes Modi govt’s stand on creamy layer. What’s behind his latest salvo at BJP

The disgruntled Rajasthan BJP leader has previously left the party red-faced with his stand on its Lok Sabha losses as well as by flagging alleged corruption in the state.

At 1st JPC meet on Waqf Bill, all oppn parties object to inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards

BJP ally JD(U) said it is consulting with Muslim community which has expressed reservations over some aspects of Bill, and that it will discuss these at next meeting, it is learnt.

Modi fan who sought court holiday for Ram Mandir event. Who is BJP’s RS bypoll pick Manan Mishra

Under Mishra's chairmanship, Bar Council of India has been in news not so much for its regulatory role but for criticising lawyers and judges who spoke for judicial accountability.

Forces trying to disrupt Jammu Kashmir polls, says poll body chief Rajiv Kumar

Kumar said the commission was prepared to address any ‘fake narrative’, and that elections would be free and fair.

Dada leaves Didi’s side on RG Kar. Mamata Banerjee left high & dry as allied voices turn critical

As CBI probes rape-murder of trainee doctor, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is facing widespread criticism. Critical voices no longer restricted to West Bengal or medical community.

Once embroiled in audiotape row, PTR has patched up with Stalin. ‘Plum portfolio’ on the cards

PTR was ‘demoted’ from TN finance ministry to IT & digital services in May 2023 after allegedly making claims against CM’s family. He has since kept low profile & worked to earn goodwill.

‘Retirement is no longer an option.’ Champai Soren keeps everyone guessing on his next move

His close aides say Champai is consulting his supporters on next move. Many of them want him to float a party but a few are prodding him to join an established party, they add.

Ram Madhav’s appointment ‘political pragmatism’ for BJP before J&K polls, marks RSS’s return to helm

It indicates that RSS wants a bigger role in decision-making, especially after BJP's disappointing LS results. More such decisions will be made in coming weeks, ThePrint has learnt.

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Is support reducing for Kolkata doctors? Mamata not the only one who has to course correct

West Bengal is ready to welcome its daughter home for Durga Puja, but the family is unable to keep the deep-rooted discord within from spilling out. At its head is Mamata Banerjee.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?