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Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia on ED plea to remove remarks in excise policy case

Justice Swarana said remarks against ED appeared prima facie 'foundationally misconceived', as they were made while the court was considering discharge applications.

After actor Mammootty’s township visit sparks CPI(M) criticism, Kerala CM issues public apology

Accounts linked to CPI(M) allegedly criticised Mammootty after he was seen asking a party functionary not to follow too closely during a visit to the Wayanad Model Township

5 months, 57 seats & Philosopher-grade beard—ex-IAS Brijendra Singh walks so Haryana Congress doesn’t stand still

To understand why Brijendra Singh is doing this, you have to go back to 8 Oct, 2024, when Haryana polls results trickled in and demolished most of what Congress had assumed about itself.

Congress, TMC find common ground—motions to remove LS Speaker Om Birla, CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar is being drafted with TMC taking the lead. It will be taken up for voting & discussion during ongoing Budget session, it is learnt.

Scrutiny of Vijay’s personal life derailing agenda ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, say TVK insiders

Actor-politician Vijay is facing uncomfortable questions as divorce proceedings & rumours about his personal life dominate headlines. Party insiders fear row could dent TVK’s messaging ahead of polls.

Yes we kin: Nishant Kumar’s entry makes JD(U) ‘parivarvaad’ party, undercutting PM’s anti-dynasty pitch

NDA is is now home to a legion of parties running on family fuel: TDP, LJP, NCP, Hindustani Awam Morcha, and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) among them.

Rahul Gandhi declares UDF’s guarantees for Kerala, takes poll fight to LDF’s welfare pitch

The pledges include free bus rides for women, Rs 1,000 for college students, a health insurance scheme, a minister for elderly welfare, and loans to start businesses.

‘TMC govt has crossed all limits’: Modi says President Murmu ‘insulted’ in Bengal

The President had expressed disappointment over the arrangements at the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling and the absence of CM Mamata there.

Gold ring, Rs 2,500 a month: TVK’s welfare package for women to outbid rivals ahead of TN polls

Analysts say such schemes are significant in Tamil Nadu, where women make up more than half of the state’s voter base. DMK already disburses Rs 1,000 monthly to 1.3 crore women.

‘India can win T20 World Cup final if Modi stays away from stadium,’ says Priyank Kharge

Congress leader says PM has time to meet newlywed celebrities, but not to make statement on Iranian frigate IRIS Dena that was sunk by American submarine in Indian Ocean.

On Camera

India must reduce its dependence on fertiliser imports before it’s too late

What worsens India’s dependence on fertiliser imports is not merely the volume of imports, but the inefficiency with which the country utilises them.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

Development comes days after Air India’s biggest rival IndiGo hired aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO replacing Peter Elbers.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

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.