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Rajahmundry then, now Tirupati. 10 yrs on, Naidu govt deals with another stampede at a religious site

Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP holds N Chandrababu Naidu's govt responsible for 'administrative failure, loss of lives in Tirupati stampede', calls it a 'black day in TTD history'.

Cracks widen in INDIA bloc as allies isolate Congress, back AAP for Delhi polls & question coalition

Non-Congress parties of national-level alliance have been cornering the principal opposition party, most have also announced support for Team Kejriwal & flagged lack of cohesion in bloc.

Delhi BJP has many freebies up its sleeve for polls. Rs 2,500 for women, free bus travel for elderly

Delhi BJP manifesto committee has sent recommendations to central leadership for approval, it is learnt. Panel has also recommended free power for places of worship up to 500 units.

Why BJP’s struggling to meet 1 crore membership target in Mamata’s Bengal despite 2019 gains

An ex-Bengal BJP chief says lack of full-time state president may be a factor, but Samik Bhattacharya, overseeing membership drive, says party confident of hitting 50 lakh by end of week.

Tarun Bhandari, Saini’s new political secy, is ex-Congressman who ‘engineered 100+ defections to BJP’

Bhandari, who earlier served as Khattar's publicity adviser, also faces investigation in connection with cross-voting by Himachal Congress MLAs in Rajya Sabha poll last year.

In 1st visit since NDA took over in AP, Modi unveils projects worth Rs 2 lakh cr, holds roadshow

YSRCP slams coalition govt 'for re-inaugurating projects initiated during Jagan’s tenure'. Chandrababu, who was by PM's side during roadshow, says NDA will win in Delhi polls.

At 1st JPC meet on simultaneous polls, Oppn MPs slam ‘unconstitutional’ proposal, question cost savings

Law ministry gives presentation running into thousands of pages; BJP MP says Kovind panel consulted over 25,000 citizens, with 'overwhelming majority' in favour.

In first month as CM, how Fadnavis has put his stamp on governance, state secretariat

Maharashtra govt is moving towards e-cabinet system, where everything will be digital. It has also fortified state secretariat by introducing flap barriers & facial recognition.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s home to Congress refuge post Emergency. History of 24 Akbar Rd, party’s HQ for 46 yrs

As Congress shifts to new headquarters named after Indira Gandhi, a look at storied past of Type VII bungalow that witnessed the party at its best and its worst.

‘Ridiculous,’ says Priyanka to BJP leader’s remark on her cheeks. ‘Talk about you own’

Ramesh Bidhuri, who is fighting upcoming Delhi polls against Chief Minister Atishi, has said he would make the roads of Kalkaji as smooth as Priyanka’s cheeks if elected MLA.

On Camera

Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

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.

Information warfare, space & cyber expert Lt Gen Susan Coyle is Australia’s first woman army chief

Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation’s Defence Force.

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.