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Allies SAD, JD(U) don’t name BJP, but blame Delhi riots on central govt

Chirag Paswan of Lok Janshakti Party, another key ally, blamed the violence on statements made by BJP leaders such as Kapil Mishra.

PM Modi appeals for peace in riot-hit Delhi, but BJP leaders’ tweets are far from pacifying

From Kapil Mishra to IT cell head Amit Malviya and general secretary B.L. Santhosh, BJP leaders have posted many incendiary messages on Twitter.

Amarinder blames China’s coronavirus crisis for not fulfilling 2017 free-smartphone promise

Free smartphones for the youth was a key poll promise of the Punjab Congress in 2017. Opposition calls the CM's 'coronavirus excuse' a joke.

Sonia Gandhi demands Amit Shah’s resignation, BJP says she’s ‘politicising’ Delhi riots

After Congress Working Committee meeting, interim chief Sonia Gandhi raised questions against Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

How Nitish Kumar got Bihar BJP to oppose NRC and back UPA-era NPR format

On Tuesday, the Bihar assembly passed a resolution to become the first NDA state against the proposed NRC, and in favour of the 2010 NPR.

Who is Kapil Mishra? BJP leader being blamed for Delhi riots had once called Modi ISI agent

Kapil Mishra’s decision to hold a pro-CAA rally in Jaffrabad is said to have triggered communal riots in Delhi that have taken 20 lives so far.

Rahul and Priyanka have mass appeal but Congress won’t vanish without them: Adhir Chowdhury

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, also said that Rahul and Priyanka alone cannot be held responsible for the Congress’ woes.

Citizenship law didn’t figure in Modi-Trump talks, says Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said religious harmony was discussed in a 'positive way' between the two leaders and discussion on J-K centred on positive development.

SC clearance for SIT probe into Punjab sacrilege cases could be damaging for Badals, SAD

The sacrilege cases had cost the Akalis the 2017 assembly polls and SAD is now staring at a rebellion. Any adverse SIT report could cause further damage to the party.

Gautam Gambhir backs action against inflammatory speech even if it’s by BJP’s Kapil Mishra

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir said strict action should be taken against any leader, irrespective of his party affiliation, if he has made provocative speeches.

On Camera

AAP has brought Punjab to its knees. State needs BJP governance

The past week saw the defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chaddha and Ashok Mittal, into the BJP. This lays bare the fragility and inconsistency within the party.

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.