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10 Kuki MLAs ask PM for direct routing of funds to hill districts ‘discriminated against’ by Biren govt

In memorandum to Modi, the MLAs including 7 from BJP alleged Biren govt 'failed to even ensure supply of life saving drugs as it dances to diktats of radicalised Valley groups'.

Why Gandhi family’s age-old ally Lalu has endorsed Mamata Banerjee’s bid to lead INDIA bloc

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has joined SP, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Shiv Sena (UBT) in backing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s bid to lead bloc of parties opposed to BJP.

Akalis say Amritsar Police ‘carefully worded’ FIR to let off Chaura, make attack on Sukhbir seem unplanned

SAD's Majithia also alleged that 2 more people may have been involved, Dharam Singh alias Baba Dharma, an active member of Khalistan Commando Force, and a third unidentified individual.

Backing Rahul, Congress MPs slam allies’ support for Mamata as INDIA bloc head. ‘Trying to save Adani’

Only Rahul can challenge Modi, Manickam Tagore says. Other Congress MPs say INDIA partners need to understand the importance of the Adani issue.

SM Krishna, ex-Karnataka CM who had endless appetite for tennis, wanted to make Bengaluru ‘Singapore’

SM Krishna remained a Congressman for more than 45 yrs, until he joined BJP in 2017. Among his proteges is Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar. Krishna died Tuesday in Bengaluru at 92.

INDIA bloc’s notice to remove Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar a 1st for Parliament. What happens next

In notice to remove Dhankhar as V-P, INDIA bloc accuses him of ‘unfairly using privilege motions to silence Oppn’ & acting as ‘impassioned spokesperson of Modi govt’s policies,’ it is learnt.

Lalu’s jibe at women’s rally by Nitish sparks ‘sexism’ row. It’s nothing new in Bihar politics

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was commenting on Nitish Kumar's proposed 'mahila sambad yatra'. Bihar CM wants to connect with women on govt welfare schemes before 2026 state polls.

‘Museum of corruption’: BJP targets Kejriwal with tour of his ‘7-star Sheesh Mahal’ ahead of Delhi polls

BJP state president claims PWD has confirmed it did not sanction renovation of the Civil Lines property Kejriwal occupied when he was CM. More videos in pipeline, it is learnt.

INDIA bloc moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar for ‘partisan’ conduct

Discontent simmering since Monday comes to a head as Congress leaders allege the Vice-President allows BJP legislators to speak, but not those from the Opposition.

Will support Mamata Banerjee for oppositon INDIA bloc’s leadership, says Lalu Yadav

The former Bihar CM and RJD leader's comments to the media in Patna have stirred a controversy, triggering reactions from allies such as Shiv Sena (UBT) and JMM.

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Tax is now India vs Pakistan. Here’s where both sides get it wrong

No matter what some Pakistani experts might say, India's gap is not the same as Pakistan's disconnect when it comes to the tax base. Start with the latest official numbers.

The big squeeze: Why India’s richest states are spending more but building less

As consumption, debt servicing and welfare schemes eat chunks out of productive investment, the future isn’t looking too rosy anymore.

Saudi Arabia invokes defence pact with Pakistan amid West Asia conflict. What it entails

According to Drop Site, under the current terms of the deal, which is entirely defensive, Saudi Arabia couldn’t request that Pakistan counterattack Iran, even from Saudi territory. 

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.