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Rahul Gandhi calls out Kamal Nath’s ‘item’ remark, says it’s unfortunate

Stating that he didn't like or appreciate the type of language used by Kamal Nath, Rahul Gandhi said one cannot treat women with disrespect.

Why different poll formulas for Bihar & Maharashtra — Sena targets BJP over Nitish Kumar deal

Shiv Sena questions BJP’s decision to name Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM candidate even if BJP wins more assembly seats. Sena & BJP had fallen out over the Maharashtra CM chair last year.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh moves resolution against farm laws in state assembly

Singh introduced three bills in the assembly to counter the Centre's farm laws and said agriculture is a state subject but it was ignored.

BJP issues notice to UP MLA whose aide ‘shot’ a man, but that has meant little in past cases

From a spate of notices to UP MLAs this year to MPs like Pragya Thakur, there are many instances of BJP not taking action against errant leaders.

‘Murder, extortion, rape’ — 30% candidates in Bihar first phase have criminal records

This despite Election Commission’s letter to political parties in July, saying they have to provide reasons for fielding candidates with criminal records.

CAA rules being framed, will be implemented soon, says BJP president JP Nadda

Speaking at a meeting in north Bengal, Nadda also lashed out at the Mamata government and accused it of indulging in 'divide and rule politics'.

Tractors, dharnas & 30 mins of business on Day 1 of Punjab special session against farm laws

Opposition AAP and Akali Dal have demanded copies of the proposed legislation against the Modi govt’s farm laws before it is introduced in Punjab assembly.

Bihar BJP goes after Kamal Nath for ‘item’ remark, women leaders plan 4 hour-fast in protest

Bihar BJP's women unit have demanded a public apology from Kamal Nath, who called former party colleague and BJP candidate in the Madhya Pradesh by poll, Imarti Devi, an 'item'.

Sharad Pawar defends CM Thackeray, says he is ‘working from home’ on MVA leaders’ request

Pawar’s defence of Thackeray came after BJP’s stinging criticism of the CM’s ‘work from home’ style when parts of Maharashtra have been battered by floods.

Chhattisgarh BJP now eyes Marwahi seat as Amit Jogi’s bypoll nomination is cancelled

Amit Jogi, son of late Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi, had filed his nomination for Marwahi bypoll but it was rejected after a probe committee cancelled his tribal caste certificate calling it fake.

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Why India should launch a gold amnesty scheme to shore up national reserves

Instead of fighting the citizens' love for gold, the government could integrate it into the formal economy through a strategic buyback.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

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.