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Chandrababu Naidu, 13 other TDP leaders suspended for sit-in protest during AP winter session

The opposition party MLAs were suspended on day one of the Andhra winter session after they protested at Speaker's podium, claiming ruling YSR Congress was not allowing them to speak.

Actor Urmila Matondkar set to join Shiv Sena tomorrow

Matondkar had unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as a Congress candidate before going on a political hibernation. 

‘Not remote control or headmaster’, but Sharad Pawar’s clout has only grown in a year of MVA

Politicians and analysts say Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA govt hinges on Sharad Pawar’s will, and this has turned around his NCP’s flagging fortunes.

BJP only talks of Covid vaccine before every election, says Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao

Municipal Minister K.T. Rama Rao, or KTR as he is known, also said any attempt to disturb communal harmony in Hyderabad will be dealt with strongly. 

Anand Sharma goes against Congress’ official line, welcomes PM Modi’s Covid vaccine review tour

Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said Modi’s visits to three vaccine makers Saturday would lift morale and reassure the nation.

Polls cannot solve Kashmir problem as long as 9 lakh troops posted in J&K, says Mehbooba Mufti

At a press conference Sunday, Mehbooba Mufti talked about detained PDP leader Waheed Para, the Roshni Act and how BJP was muzzling democracy in India.

Amit Shah arrives in Hyderabad to campaign for municipal polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address public meetings in Telangana today, and he is also scheduled to attend a roadshow in Secunderabad.

Populist schemes, fiscal strain, tussles with Centre & Covid — Thackeray govt’s year in power

While the govt rolled out a few populist measures such as the farm loan waiver, it was unable to announce any major new development projects while grappling with Covid-19 crisis.

Amarinder Singh says won’t talk to Khattar till he apologises for ‘brutality’ on farmers

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh also alleged that Manohar Khattar was lying about him not wanting to discuss the farmers' issues with the Haryana CM

51.76% turnout in first phase of crucial DDC polls in J&K, Valley records only 39% turnout

There are a total 280 constituencies in J&K, of which voting was conducted in 43 constituencies from 7 am to 2 pm in Phase I Saturday.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.