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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.

With SAD in decline, a ‘radical’ Akali Dal emerges. What this means for Punjab politics

The new party is being launched by jailed MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh. Analysts, however, say radical politics hasn’t always resonated with state's voters.

AAP protests at PM residence after challenging BJP to prove claim that Kejriwal built ‘Sheesh Mahal’

To debug the claims made by the BJP about the CM’s bungalow, AAP ministers Bharadwaj & Singh sat on a ‘dharna’ outside the house after being denied entry by the police.

Why two UP ministers, BJP MLA are accusing Yogi govt officials of sabotage, persecution

NDA ally Sanjay Nishad blamed ‘Vibhishans’ for BJP’s poor showing in UP in 2024 LS polls, days after fellow minister Ashish Patel accused officials close to CM Yogi of ‘planting stories’.

BJP gets a shot at redemption in Ayodhya as Milkipur bypoll date out. Why party’s oozing confidence

SP & BJP have been gearing up for the crucial contest since well before bypoll was announced. SP has named Awadhesh Prasad’s son Ajit Prasad as candidate, BJP yet to announce its pick.

In Karnataka, a growing chorus of Congress MLAs criticising guarantee schemes. ‘Impact on development’

Though Raghavendra Hitnal has backtracked on his remarks, Union minister HD Kumaraswamy was quick to launch a scathing attack on Siddaramaiah, accusing his govt of ‘unchecked loot’.

Haryana ministers seek power to transfer govt employees, CM Saini puts his foot down

Currently, all transfers are handled by CMO, wherein a dedicated Haryana Civil Services officer serves as the Officer on Special Duty for this purpose.

Delhi will vote on 5 February, counting on 8th. How results may reshape national politics

Election Commission's announcement sets the stage for showdown between ruling AAP and BJP, while Congress struggles to regain lost ground in national capital.

‘Naam atakta hai’: MP CM Mohan Yadav renames 3 panchayats, Congress calls it ‘tactic to divide’

On Sunday, Madhya Pradesh CM renamed Gajnikhedi to Chamunda Mata Nagar, Jahangirpur to Jagdishpur & Molana to Vikram Nagar. Yadav was furthering Sangh's agenda, alleged Congress.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.