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Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as deputy leader in Lok Sabha, Ravneet Bittu as whip

The appointments come ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which is likely to commence from 14 September and is seen as a move to strengthen Congress' team of floor leaders.

Assam artistes who jointly fought CAA now stand split — some join BJP, others Congress

40 popular singers, musicians, film personalities joined Congress Tuesday saying they will continue their fight against CAA. 28 artistes have joined BJP saying they were misguided.

BJP acting in vengeful way against youth, says Akhilesh on decision to hold NEET, JEE exams

In an open letter, SP leader Akhilesh Yadav said BJP has forgotten people are out of homes due to compulsion and now are forcing those who are inside to come out in the name of exams.

Gandhi loyalists target Jitin Prasada, ‘only leader from UP to sign leadership change letter’

Congress unit in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri district has passed a resolution demanding Jitin Prasada’s expulsion, allegedly at the behest of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

‘Consolidating anti-BJP secular space’ — what poll-bound Bengal sees in Mamata-Sonia bonding

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to attend the meeting of 7 CMs chaired by Sonia Gandhi is being seen as an attempt by her to once again unite all non-BJP parties.

MLA Pranav Singh Champion — lover of guns, expensive liquor & perfume who’s back in BJP

Uttarakhand MLA Pranav Singh Champion was suspended by BJP last year because of multiple instances of ‘indiscipline’, including dancing with guns.

Opposition CMs’ meet sees fiery Uddhav Thackeray & Sonia Gandhi-Mamata Banerjee bonding

Thackeray urges opposition leaders to do more than chit-chat, saying we must fight the Modi govt. Other CMs raise issues like postponement of NEET & JEE, privatisation.

‘Let’s go to court’ — non-BJP CMs band together to move SC to postpone JEE-NEET

In a meeting called by Sonia Gandhi, the seven non-BJP chief ministers also discuss GST compensation to states and new education policy.

BJP says Modi govt committed to restoring J&K statehood, will do it when situation is better

BJP’s national vice-president and J&K in-charge Avinash Rai Khanna also said party has decided to publicise Modi government’s schemes in the UT.

BJP eyes ‘Covid-friendly birthday’ for PM Modi, plans mask distribution and blood donation

PM Narendra Modi turns 70 on 17 September and the BJP is trying to plan a birthday celebration that is in line with pandemic-related restrictions.

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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.