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Why minister C.T. Ravi wanted casinos in Karnataka but took a U-turn on the proposal

Asked whether the Karnataka govt was looking at casinos to generate revenue, minister C.T. Ravi told ThePrint there was no such proposal. 

Kejriwal, Sisodia unlikely to be part of Melania Trump’s Delhi school visit, AAP cries foul

Melania Trump is likely to attend a ‘happiness class’ in a Delhi government school Tuesday during the Trumps’ India visit next week.

No need to fear CAA, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray after meeting PM Modi

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray added that the PM Modi had assured him of extending all cooperation to the Maharashtra government.

Bengal Communists say need to be closer to god to fight religious fanaticism

The communist party’s top brass feels that being closer to god allows the party to project a more progressive image of itself and does not go against its ideology. 

‘The de facto CM’ — Yediyurappa backing son Vijayendra sparks dissent in Karnataka BJP   

A section of the BJP alleges that B.Y. Vijayendra has been given a free rein in administrative affairs and that many party MLAs are asked to go through him before Yediyurappa signs on files.

Hope of Delhi-Centre bonhomie as Kejriwal calls on Amit Shah after bitter poll campaign

The meeting is the first ever between the two leaders in a formal setup, indicating that the Delhi chief minister is working towards the cordial relations with the Centre that he promised.   

Amarinder Singh faces rebellion from Punjab cabinet colleagues ahead of budget session

Many Congress MLAs and now ministers have criticised CM Amarinder Singh’s governance, the attitude of civil servants, and the advocate general in particular.

Out-of-power Bengal Communists take stock, don’t want to leave religion to just RSS

CPM internal review report says temples need to have party presence, calls for setting up of party-backed book stalls, medical centres at religious places. 

Couldn’t have said it better — Prashant Kishor earns Congress, RJD praise for Nitish attack

While Congress leaders played up his association with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the RJD, which has never really liked him, had some warm words for the election strategist. 

Can’t hold ideals of Gandhi & be with Godse supporters: Prashant Kishor slams Nitish Kumar

In a direct assault on Nitish Kumar-led government's development model, Kishor said Bihar was the poorest state in 2005 and continues to be so.

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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.