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Kamal Hassan named Rajya Sabha candidate as DMK assigns one seat to his party MNM

The actor launched Makkal Needhi Miam in 2018 in Madurai. It did not contest in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, instead campaigned for DMK-led INDIA bloc in return of a Rajya Sabha seat.

CM Fadnavis says will initiate efforts to restore VD Savarkar’s barrister degree withheld by British

The Maharashtra CM was speaking at Mumbai University while inaugurating the 'Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Knowledge and Research Centre' on Amit Shah's behalf.

Naidu asks ally BJP to ban Rs 500 notes, advocates for politics ‘without distribution of money’

Speaking at TDP’s Mahanadu at Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu also says all donations to party can now be made directly, digitally through phone-based bank transfers.

Oppn MPs making India’s case, ruling MPs at tourist spots—Congress changes tune, praises delegates

‘Oppn MPs have been more effective than the government in putting forward, in protecting the interests of India,’ says Congress’s Pawan Khera; BJP’s Nishikant Dubey responds with post on X.

BJP expels MLAs Somashekar, Hebbar but ‘Bombay Boys’ continue to stir trouble for Karnataka unit

Both Somashekar & Hebbar were among 17 MLAs whose defection led to fall of Kumaraswamy-led coalition govt. BJP later accommodated both as ministers in Yediyurappa, Bommai govts.

Khattar protégé, serial poll loser—BJP’s Jangra who said Pahalgam victims’ wives ‘lacked warrior spirit’

The RS MP Jangra sparked a row by saying that training under Agniveer scheme could've reduced casualties, claiming that the victims died with 'folded hands'.

Shah sharpens pitch for civic polls in Maharashtra—Balasaheb would’ve hugged Modi for Op Sindoor

Going by Amit Shah's speech at a rally in Nanded, BJP will likely campaign mainly on Operation Sindoor for local body polls, which will be like a mini assembly election.

As TDP gears up for convention on YSR turf, why all eyes are on Lokesh’s elevation as heir apparent

TDP leaders say Lokesh is already de facto working president with father Naidu deputing him to run most affairs. Now, he may formally get title of ‘working’ or ‘executive’ president.

In naming Gaurav Gogoi as its state chief, Congress rolls the dice in Himanta’s Assam

Sarma has launched near-daily tirade against Gaurav, alleging his wife has ties with Pak govt. Some Cong officer-bearers say Sarma's constant targeting is clear indicator of Gogoi's 'political relevance'.

Gang rape, poll rigging, bid to inject rival with HIV—litany of charges against Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna

40-yr-old woman has accused Munirathna, aides of gang rape. BJP MLA from Rajarajeshwarinagar, who was earlier with the Congress, was arrested last year in another rape case.

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Tamil Nadu’s elections are fought on delivery—ideology appears only when needed

Electoral competition now appears dominated by welfare delivery and governance metrics, but ideology has not disappeared in Tamil Nadu. Instead, it has become strategic.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

India working on lowering military reaction time to hostilities, boosting use of AI—CDS Gen Chauhan

On lessons from the ongoing West Asia conflict, he says that while US had superior technology and strike capability, Iran used geography to its advantage.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.