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India, US aren’t as tolerant as they used to be: Rahul Gandhi to ex-diplomat Nicholas Burns

In a conversation with former American diplomat Nicholas Burns, Rahul Gandhi says India and US bilateral ties are now 'transactional' and focussed on defence.

On Lalu’s 73rd birthday, JD(U) posters crop up listing ‘73 properties his family owns’

The JD(U)’s posters, however, are an indication of how Lalu Prasad remains relevant to Bihar’s politics despite his absence.

Covid-19 situation worsening in Delhi due to misgovernance: Congress slams AAP, BJP

Congress has requested NHRC to intervene & direct AAP govt to ensure that Covid-hit areas be kept in containment with realistic, scientific and efficacious definitions.

Resort politics in the desert state now, Rajasthan Congress shifts its MLAs to Jaipur hotel

Rajasthan Congress is fearing attempts by BJP to 'poach' MLAs ahead of 19 June Rajya Sabha polls. In Gujarat too, party has shifted MLAs to different resorts.

Kolkata can again be ‘leader of the East’, says Modi as he pitches for atma nirbhar Bengal

Addressing ICC’s annual plenary, PM Narendra Modi quotes Tagore, Vivekananda to inspire Bengal towards self-reliance, talks of reviving manufacturing sector.

Congress doing politics only sometimes, says Sandeep Dikshit, echoes Sanjay Jha’s concerns

Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar says he hopes leadership gives Sanjay Jha 'a patient hearing' and doesn't shut him up.

Eye on Bihar polls, Modi govt moves to hike OBC creamy layer income ceiling to Rs 12 lakh

Apart from raising the creamy layer ceiling, the proposal also calls for including the salary in calculating the gross annual income of an OBC household.

‘Won’t work for Congress in bits and pieces’: Prashant Kishor says no for 2022 Punjab polls

CM Amarinder Singh has credited election strategist Prashant Kishor with Congress’ 2017 success, and said he wanted him back for the next Punjab polls.

Amit Shah picks Mamata’s ‘corona express’ remark on migrant trains and turns into poll issue

Addressing BJP workers in a virtual rally, Home Minister Amit Shah said Mamata Banerjee had insulted migrant labourers, who would ensure her exit.

Blow for Yediyurappa as BJP brass backs rival Santosh’s nominees for Karnataka RS seats 

BJP shot down 3 names that Karnataka unit recommended, and instead announced candidature of one-time RSS workers Eranna Kadadi and Ashok Gasti  for the 2 RS seats.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

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.