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Sharad Pawar has taken lead role in Maharashtra Covid crisis, and Shiv Sena doesn’t mind

Senior Shiv Sena leaders say they don't see Pawar’s role as interference, adding that his experience is valuable.

Mayawati blames both BJP & Congress for current plight of migrant workers

BSP supremo says Congress’ failure to create jobs for decades forced people to go to cities, BJP govt should’ve given them advance notice before the lockdown.

Captain of ship changed in middle of Covid war: Tejashwi slams Nitish on health secy transfer

In an interview, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav says Bihar govt is treating migrant workers as ‘second-class citizens’, questions CM Nitish Kumar over transparency.

J&K seeing last phase of militancy, security situation will soon change, says Union minister

In a Facebook Live session, Union minister Jitendra Singh says J&K leaders in custody were not under 'house arrest', rather they were 'house guests'.

BJP attacks Chhattisgarh govt for ‘hiding’ Covid data, Congress says it’s all loose talk

Chhattisgarh’s Covid cases have seen a sharp rise in the past 10 days — from 3 active cases on 13 May to 110 active cases on 22 May.

Mamata, Uddhav, Omar attend Sonia-led meet to devise ‘common action plan’ against Modi govt

As many as 22 opposition parties banded together Friday amid the Covid crisis and issued a charter listing multiple demands for the Modi government.

Bus row intensifies, UP’s BJP govt slams Congress-ruled Rajasthan for bill to ferry students

UP Deputy CM says Congress is charging to ferry students from Kota while offering buses to transport migrants, Rajasthan minister says UP asked for bill.

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi slams Modi govt, says spirit of federalism forgotten

Addressing a video-conferencing meet, Congress chief alleged that the government is uncertain about the criteria for enforcing lockdowns and has no exit strategy from it.

Come to your balcony today, wear black, slam Uddhav — BJP gives ‘bartan bajaao’ political twist

Shiv Sena and Congress have criticised BJP’s 22 May protest campaign that urges people to dress in black and display placards against Uddhav Thackeray govt.

BJP begins drive to repair Modi govt image, will highlight relief for migrants and poor

BJP units in opposition-ruled states plan agitations to highlight ruling party failure, while in the states where it is in power, party will publicise Modi govt’s work.

On Camera

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.