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Yogi’s 3-year report card — unemployment, not enough investments, questionable law & order

Yogi Adityanath says his govt has done well in its first three years in Uttar Pradesh. But a closer look at figures and statements doesn’t reveal a rosy picture.

Kamal Nath says ‘smelt’ Scindia’s plan to quit, asks why should I prove majority, I have it

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath tells ThePrint he is in touch with rebel MLAs, says his options are open, including dissolution of assembly.

Apni Party looks to dispel rumours about govt backing, set for launch on BJP turf Jammu

NC chief Farooq Abdullah’s release from detention is said to have injected an urgency in Apni Party’s plans to establish a footing in J&K political landscape.

Spa, yoga, cricket, TV — how MP’s Congress, BJP MLAs bide time as power hangs in balance

BJP, Congress MLAs in Bengaluru, Sehore & Bhopal are having a gala time while both parties are busy trying to keep their flock together in their struggle for power.

Scindia was in talks with BJP for long, Rajya Sabha seat not reason to quit, says Shivraj

In an interview with ThePrint, former MP chief minister Chouhan also had ‘friendly advice’ for Kamal Nath — exit gracefully.

Farooq Abdullah meets Mehbooba Mufti’s family in Srinagar, party says it’s a courtesy visit

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija also described Farooq Abdullah’s visit to their house as a courtesy visit and said she appreciated the gesture.

Rebel MLAs fear attack from Kamal Nath govt, won’t return until governor provides security

MLAs camping in Bengaluru have written to MP Governor Lalji Tandon, saying they fear they could be attacked in Bhopal because they withdrew support to Kamal Nath govt.

Mehbooba won’t be free soon but more ‘Apni parties’ in 2nd phase of govt’s Kashmir policy

Release of NC leader Farooq Abdullah marked the beginning of the second phase, in which Modi govt wants to engage with politicians beyond the ‘old guard’.

Trust vote put off, but MP drama goes on as ‘poaching bid’ puts BJP on edge

Both BJP & Congress claim to have the numbers required to form govt in MP. The chaos in the state looks unlikely to recede soon.

Rahul Gandhi creates uproar over bad loans in Lok Sabha, seeks list of wilful defaulters

The Lower House witnessed walkout by Congress members as Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to ask a second supplementary related to wilful defaulters during the Question Hour.

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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.