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NC MPs won’t join delimitation exercise, that would mean ‘accepting events of 5 August’

National Conference says delimitation is being conducted on the basis of the J&K Reorganisation Act, which it’s challenging in the Supreme Court.

Akhilesh Yadav’s SP withdraws plea against uncle Shivpal, triggers talk of his ‘ghar wapsi’

SP chief Akhilesh says he’s willing to make ‘local adjustments’ with Shivpal, who says these issues can be decided closer to 2022 assembly elections.

Ajit Jogi, ex-IAS officer who became Chhattisgarh’s first CM, dies at 74

Ajit Jogi had been at the helm for just three years but is credited for putting Chhattisgarh on the road to development.

Farooq Abdullah among three NC MPs now part of panel that will carry out J&K delimitation

The Lok Sabha Speaker has nominated all 5 J&K MPs, including 2 from BJP, to the Delimitation Commission. NC says it will issue a statement today.

How Ajit Pawar garlanding Savarkar portrait has got Maharashtra political circles abuzz

While Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar garlanded V.D. Savarkar’s portrait at Mantralaya Thursday, ally Congress is protesting in Karnataka over 'Savarkar flyover'.

How the PPE scam in Himachal has come in handy for CM Jai Ram Thakur

While CM Jai Ram Thakur is under pressure from public & opposition, PPE scam has led to resignation of state BJP chief Rajeev Bindal, long seen as potential challenger to Thakur.

Covid spread like a forest fire when Tablighi Jamaat attendees entered Gujarat: CM Rupani

Vijay Rupani speaks on the high number of cases and high death rate in Gujarat, the allegations of sub-standard ventilators, and measures to reopen the economy.

Congress targets govt using SpeakUpIndia campaign days before BJP’s mega anniversary plans

As part of the campaign, Congress urged the Modi govt to give Rs 7,500 to needy families every month for 6 months, and provide Rs 10,000 immediately.

BJP questions, BJP answers — party’s new social media experiment as Modi govt completes a year

BJP has launched what it calls a new experiment, as its spokespersons interview Union ministers. Four such interviews have been done so far.

BJP to hold month-long campaign from June to mark first anniversary of Modi govt 2.0

General secretary Bhupendra Yadav said the party will hold 500 digital rallies across India & president JP Nadda will address party workers via Facebook Live.

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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.