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AAP debutant Avadh Ojha has his goal set for Patparganj: make East Delhi seat next IAS coaching hub

In his own words, Ojha’s decision to align with the AAP stems from his admiration for Kejriwal’s educational reforms, which, he believes, resonate with his own vision for Delhi.

Haryana CM Saini drinks from Yamuna, his govt files complaint against Kejriwal over ‘poisoning’ remark

Sonepat Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Goyal issued notice to Kejriwal on the complaint Wednesday, asking him to appear in person before the court on 17 February.

As Waqf JPC draft report builds on BJP’s proposals, Oppn decries ‘hit at Muslims’ faith’

31-member JPC adopted 655-page report Tuesday. It is to be submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Thursday, but there is no clarity on if it will be tabled in Parliament in budget session.

Modi likens AAP leaders to Charles Sobhraj, fires back at Kejriwal for ‘Haryana poisoning Yamuna’ claim

At a rally in Delhi ahead of assembly polls, the PM criticises the AAP govt for corruption and promised the people he would continue AAP’s welfare schemes if voted to power.

From more funds for Amaravati to interest-free loan, what’s on Naidu & Nitish’s budget wishlist

Bihar's request can play in Centre’s mind as the state heads to polls in October-November. Last year, Opposition had dubbed Budget as ‘kursi bachao’ (cling to power) exercise.

Rahul, Kejriwal intensify Congress-AAP tussle with no-holds barred attacks ahead of Delhi polls

Calling Kejriwal & Sisodia ‘liquor scam architects’, Rahul terms Congress-AAP fight ‘battle of ideologies’. Kejriwal hits back, asks why Gandhis were not arrested in National Herald case.

Bandi Sanjay, Revanth govt lock horns over Padma award demand for poet & ‘ex-Maoist ideologue’ Gaddar

Minister says award for Gaddar akin to 'spitting on graves' of cops & BJP workers who fell victim to this ideology. Even Congress, TDP leaders were killed by Naxals, he adds.

Delhi district court quashes summons against CM Atishi in defamation case

The court further said that the allegations levelled by the revisionist are political. The threshold is high in a political defamation case.

100 days of Saini 2.0: Why Haryana CM is no longer seen merely as Khattar’s protégé

In less than a year since being named CM, Saini led BJP to a thumping win in assembly polls & has emerged as a respected leader within & outside BJP with his ‘inclusive’ approach.

Out on parole ahead of Delhi polls, Ram Rahim returns to Sirsa 1st time since 2017 conviction

Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan & now Delhi, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim's parole is often timed before elections in states where his followers form a voter base.

On Camera

I turned up at Asha Bhosle’s door as a fan. She invited me home

The words she wrote in our autograph book echo in my mind now: 'Mar kar bhi jo jeete hain, wohi jeete hain'—The only lives worth living are those remembered long after death.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.