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J&K should have same rights as rest of the country, it needs 4G too, says Farooq Abdullah

In Lok Sabha, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah asks if India is progressing, does Jammu and Kashmir not have the right to progress with the rest of the country.

Lok Sabha adjourned after uproar over Anurag Thakur’s remark on Nehru-Gandhi family

The Congress & TMC demanded an apology from Thakur who alleged Nehru ordered the creation of PM's National Relief Fund like a 'royal order. ‘

Naga peace moves gain pace with new round of talks, but differences make a deadline elusive

Modi govt is keen to seal a deal at the earliest. But disparate demands & call for inclusive solution has meant the parties are unable to set a deadline.

Farmers’ interest comes first, then NDA alliance, Akali leader Harsimrat Badal says   

Harsimrat Badal says she apprised the govt of farmers’ concerns back in June. She also says a decision on whether or not to continue in NDA will be taken after discussion with party.

How Congress is justifying its stance against farm bills after backing reforms last year

In its 2019 election manifesto, Congress had promised repealing APMC Act, and Essential Commodities Act. Now, it is at the forefront of opposing similar reforms.

What ‘breaking away’ could mean for Akalis and BJP after Harsimrat Badal’s resignation

Both Akalis and BJP are considering the future of their alliance after Harsimrat Badal resigned as food processing industries minister in Narendra Modi’s cabinet.

Harsimrat’s resignation political decision, SAD still part of NDA, says Punjab BJP chief

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal had said that his party's future course of action and whether to stay in the BJP-led alliance or not will be decided in a party meeting later.

JD(U)’s Mission Dalit plan targets youth as Nitish comes under attack from Chirag, Tejashwi

As part of the mission to be launched in October with special focus on yuva voters, JD(U) will showcase work done by Nitish Kumar for Dalits via booklets, conferences & meetings.

Jagan Reddy govt to move top court over HC gag order in Amaravati land ‘scam’ & meet PM Modi

Andhra Pradesh High Court issued a gag order on reporting the ACB’s FIR against a formal legal officer and few others in relation to alleged irregularities in land purchases in Amaravati.

It’s not over yet in Rajasthan. Sachin Pilot is back to ‘keeping pressure’ on Ashok Gehlot

From increasing frequency of his meetings with workers to raising Gujjar issues, Sachin Pilot is trying to build his own clout & augment his popularity, say political experts.

On Camera

Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

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.