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GST an absolute failure, 2nd major attack on India’s unorganised economy, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the NDA government has kept four different tax slabs to help big industrialists with means and contacts to change the taxes under the GST regime.

BJP-JD(U) accuse Lalu of meeting ticket-seekers in violation of jail rules, RJD says rubbish

NDA claims Lalu Yadav was shifted to a bungalow from RIMS so he can meet ticket-seekers. Ranchi responds by boosting security, orders posting of magistrates and guards and limiting entry.

‘BJP using Kangana to attack Sena’ — political row begins over actor’s Mumbai Police jibe

Kangana Ranaut has been at the centre of a storm over her claims about the presence of an alleged drug mafia in Bollywood, and insinuations against Mumbai Police.

Nation wants to know — Congress asks Modi, Rajnath to inform people about India-China talks

The Congress' demand came a day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Chinese counterpart Gen. Wei Fenghe on the border tensions in eastern Ladakh.

Modi govt pursuing ‘Atma Samarpan Bharat’ by privatising govt entities, PSUs, says Yechury

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury blamed the Centre for privatising all government entities and PSUs and trying to muffle the opposition by using draconian laws.

BJP plans rath yatra with silver bricks for Ayodhya Ram temple as MP bypolls near

BJP officially claims its MP campaign will focus on development, but it is said to be planning yatras involving the worship of bricks for the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Rahul Gandhi calls out PM Modi for ‘minimum govt, maximum privatisation’

With his tweet attacking the government, Gandhi tagged a media report which said there would be a freeze on creation of new posts except with the approval of the expenditure department.

India only country not reaping lockdown strategy benefits — Chidambaram attacks Modi govt

The Congress leader asked Modi government to explain why India has failed while other countries seem to have succeeded in this battle against Covid-19.

PPE, dry lunch, ‘kadha’ in flask — how Maharashtra MLAs are preparing for assembly session

An assembly session has to be held within 6 months of the previous one, so Maharashtra govt has decided to hold a 2-day session despite rising Covid cases.

‘Indian economy is rebounding’ — BJP defends Modi govt in social media campaign

BJP's official Twitter handle has released an animated video featuring two friends, Sarthak and Ramesh, with an aim to assuage concerns about the economy.

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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.