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The many hurdles Jyotiraditya Scindia faces in BJP before he can fulfil his dreams

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined BJP today, is likely to be made a Union Cabinet minister, but there are many hurdles to him becoming Madhya Pradesh CM.

Godse reference to royal family’s support to British — how Congress is slamming Scindia

Digvijaya Singh wished Jyotiraditya Scindia well under ‘ModiShah Tutelage’. Rahul Gandhi didn’t criticise Scindia, but attacked PM Modi for destablising MP govt.

Why DK Shivakumar is the Congress’ choice to lead the party out of a hole in Karnataka

Shivakumar has remained with the Congress since his student days. He’s feared by opponents, and the H.D. Deve Gowda family considers him their nemesis.

On brink of collapse, Kamal Nath govt ‘targets’ BJP MLAs with raids, notices, demolition

Madhya Pradesh’s Kamal Nath govt has razed portion of a resort belonging to BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak while also raiding home of former minister Narottam Mishra.

Battling defections in MP, Congress makes troubleshooter DK Shivakumar its Karnataka chief

After keeping the decision on hold since January, Congress finally makes announcement of appointing D.K. Shivakumar as the Karnataka Congress chief.

How Congress is desperately trying to save CM Kamal Nath’s govt in Madhya Pradesh

Many in the Congress feel the attempts being made now are a typical case of 'too little, too late' and might not be enough.

‘A raja without power’ — Gwalior stands with Scindia, feels he’s right to quit Congress 

From businessmen and home-makers to students, there is a belief in Scindia's home-town that Congress clipped his wings, leaving him little choice but to quit the party.

Jyotiraditya Scindia joins BJP, says Congress not the party it used to be

Jyotiraditya Scindia had Tuesday resigned from primary membership of Congress, saying it's a path that has been drawing itself out over the last year.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi for ‘destabilising elected Congress govt’ in MP

Twenty-one MLAs resigned from the Congress in MP Tuesday after the exit of Jyotiraditya Scindia, leaving the Kamal Nath govt facing a bleak future.

Jyotiraditya Scindia — Congress loyalist & friend of Gandhis, until he felt betrayed by them

4-time MP Jyotiraditya Scindia had been with Congress for 18 yrs, having joined the party after father Madhavrao Scindia's death. He had been a minister during both UPA stints.

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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.