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Bombs, bullets fly as Covid-19 lockdown fails to end violence in ‘politically-charged’ Bengal

Nearly a dozen incidents of violence related to coronavirus have been reported across West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee asks for strict action against offenders.

Karnataka bracing for spurt in Covid-19 cases by April end, a long fight ahead: Yediyurappa

In exclusive interview to ThePrint, CM Yediyurappa says Karnataka has suffered Rs 1,500-cr loss since lockdown began and could open liquor outlets for revenue.

Lockdown casts a cloud over Uddhav Thackeray’s election to legislature and smooth run as CM

Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister on 28 November 2019, but he is yet to be elected as a member of the House. 

Kejriwal meeting with Delhi BJP MPs turns into blame game on tracing Tablighi Jamaat members

Chief Minister Kejriwal met the 7 BJP Lok Sabha MPs and 3 AAP Rajya Sabha members from Delhi via video conferencing on handling the coronavirus crisis.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is doing it all alone, from running a state to tackling Covid-19

The Covid-19 crisis and lockdown has thrown a spanner in the works in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan functioning as a one-man cabinet.

Mamata calls questions on Tablighi event ‘communal’, avoids giving any answers

Mamata govt on 1 April had shared details of the number of people who attended the Delhi event. Since then, there has been no official update.

Punjab’s high Covid-19 death rate triggers political mudslinging, Badal alleges negligence

SAD president Sukhbir Badal’s allegations against Amarinder Singh’s Congress govt began after the death of Padma Shri awardee singer Nirmal Singh Khalsa.

From 2 Lok Sabha seats to 18 crore members, 10 biggest milestones of BJP’s 40-year journey

Beginning with less than 8% votes in 1984, the BJP has formed the central govt 5 times, and now rules India with a commanding 303-seat majority.

Lamps, crackers to fake image, conspiracy theory: Reactions to Modi’s ‘light a candle’ plea

Lamp lighting, photo shoots and even firecrackers — for a moment one forgot there was a pandemic. Here’s how Twitter reacted to last night’s “festivities”.

BJP headquarters deserted on 40th foundation day as members adhere to lockdown

Senior BJP leader Mahendra Pandey, along with a few other leaders, got curfew passes for the flag hoisting at the headquarters Monday.

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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.