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Kejriwal, BSP and ‘Left liberals’: Modi govt critics who are backing Article 370 move

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was the first opposition leader to express support for the government’s decision to act on its promise to abrogate Article 370. 

AAP supports Centre’s decision on Jammu & Kashmir, Kejriwal hopes it brings peace

Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved a resolution in both Houses of Parliament to revoke Article 370, which grants 'special status' to Jammu & Kashmir.

Modi govt’s decision on Article 35A a betrayal of trust: Omar Abdullah

Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah said the decision will have 'far-reaching and dangerous consequences' and scrapping Article 370 will raise fundamental questions on the state's accession.

With no opposition leader, last assembly session to be cakewalk for Haryana’s BJP govt

This is the first time the Haryana assembly is holding a session in the absence of a leader of the opposition.

Work to win over those who didn’t vote for you: Modi tells BJP MPs

In his address at the concluding session of a two-day training programme, PM Modi told MPs they should work for everybody's welfare, and shun negativity.

Alka Lamba to resign from AAP, will contest Delhi election as an independent

Alka Lamba, the Chandni Chowk MLA who has been at odds with AAP's leadership for some time, said she took the decision after consulting with people from her constituency.

UP BJP MLA who wished Unnao’s Sengar well also has history of violence and controversy

BJP MLA Ashish Singh Ashu has been caught on camera saying ‘our best wishes’ are with Sengar, accused of murder and a minor’s rape.

Who is Rahul Gandhi’s successor? CWC to meet on 10 August, will likely discuss candidates

Congress has been functioning without a clear and decisive head since Rahul Gandhi stepped down as party president in May.

Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi govt to launch scholarship scheme for Dalit students

The Delhi government will provide financial assistance up to Rs 10 lakh for a two-year course, and up to Rs 20 lakh for a four-year course to around 100 candidates.

BJP MLA gives his ‘best wishes to Kuldeep Sengar’, party distances itself from comment

In a video clip, Hardoi MLA Ashish Singh Ashu is heard saying they hope Kuldeep Sengar comes out of his "difficult times". Sengar is facing murder and rape charges.

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Why Modi-Shah have failed to develop mass leaders in states the way Vajpayee-Advani did

BJP had leaders like Modi, Chouhan, Raje, Raman Singh, BSY, and Dhumal who kept the party’s flame burning. Those promoted by Modi-Shah in the last 10 years fail to inspire confidence.

How businesses can become more resilient to the physical impacts of climate change

Extreme weather events have impacted 50% of corporate respondents to a recent survey. This underlines the importance of significant action now to increase climate resilience.

‘Nightmare at Chennai Marina’: 4 dead, 96 hospitalised after pandemonium at packed IAF air show

Lakhs of people were stranded at beach in heat as crowd control measures apparently failed. At least 14 lakh people were in attendance though police had expected around 10 lakh.

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?