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Upcoming MP bypolls put BJP in a bind over Dalit leader who voted for Congress in RS polls

BJP is wary of a backlash from the Dalit community if it takes strict action against 6-time MLA Gopilal Jatav, who apologised for voting for Congress' Digvijay Singh by 'mistake'.

When Manmohan Singh was PM, India saw over 600 incursions by China between 2010-2013: Nadda

BJP President JP Nadda's scathing comments come after the former PM criticised Narendra Modi's handling of the ongoing standoff with China.

Modi shouldn’t allow China to use his words as vindication of their Galwan stance: Manmohan 

Former PM Manmohan Singh said the death of the 20 soldiers cannot go in vain and the truth about the situation at LAC cannot be suppressed by ‘pliant allies' making 'false statements’.

‘Surender Modi’ tweet intensifies BJP backlash against Rahul Gandhi, Congress & all critics

Rahul Gandhi has questioned the Modi govt for ‘surrendering’ territory to China, but the BJP has hit back by calling him ‘traitor Gandhi’, among other things.

Clueless about their own Twitter posts, Trinamool leaders are upset with Prashant Kishor

His I-PAC is strategising for the Trinamool Congress ahead of 2021 Bengal polls, and Prashant Kishor says the leaders’ allegations are ‘baseless’.

Anatomy of a virtual rally — How the BJP is reaching the electorate amid Covid-19

Aggressive publicity on social media sites, short speeches and LED screens have been the hallmark of the virtual rallies that the BJP has been conducting since 7 June.

Grenade, stalking, vandalism — bizarre drama unfolds after unseating of Srinagar mayor

The confounding series of events surrounding a vote to unseat Srinagar Mayor Junaid Mattu is now being investigated by Jammu & Kashmir Police.

No one entered Indian territory, no border posts were occupied: PM at all-party meet on China

Although opposition parties largely supported the government, Congress president Sonia Gandhi raised several questions, saying they’re ‘still in dark about the crisis.'

BJP set to win 10 Rajya Sabha seats amid drama in Gujarat and Manipur

Of the 24 Rajya Sabha seats up for grabs Friday, Congress is set to win 5 and BJP 10 if the Election Commission rejects the former’s objections in Gujarat.

Cross-voting, turncoat MLAs allowed to vote: How BJP won lone Rajya Sabha seat in Manipur

The victory is a shot in the arm for the BJP govt in the state that was thrown into a crisis after nine ruling coalition members, including four ministers, resigned Wednesday.

On Camera

People of Goa continue to defy polarisation tactics. But it no longer feels easy

In a state Assembly where victory margins are often razor thin, no party can form a government without significant minority support.

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.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, 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.