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BJP got 93% of the Rs 985 crore corporates donated to national parties in 2016-18

According to a survey by ADR, six national parties together received more money in 2016-17 & 2017-18 than the previous four years combined.

Karnataka Speaker feels the heat, says he can’t make a mistake in his decision on MLAs

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar indicated that the MLA resignations will have to be submitted to him person, and added he was aware of the burden of his decision.

Siddaramaiah says Congress will seek disqualification of Karnataka MLAs who have resigned

Following the resignation of 10 Congress MLAs from the Karnataka assembly, state party chief Siddaramaiah warned the legislators of consequences if they didn't return.

Bengal farmers want Tatas back in Singur, will ask Modi govt to help, says BJP MP

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee says she will approach PM Modi after the Budget session, with a request to bring the Tatas back through a different project.

Congress wasted a month pleading with Rahul, Karan Singh says, bats for young leaders

Former Cabinet minister suggests appointing 4 working presidents for north, south, east and west zones to give younger people positions of authority.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi for the first time after Lok Sabha defeat to Smriti Irani

On 10 July, Rahul Gandhi will travel to Amethi -- a former Congress bastion that handed Smriti Irani a win by over 52,000 votes this Lok Sabha election.

Speaker Ramesh Kumar holds the cards in Karnataka political crisis, for now

Ramesh Kumar will decide on resignations Tuesday. Congress-JD(S) cabinet has decided to resign en masse and form fresh ministry with some rebel MLAs.

Karnataka MLA H Nagesh resigns from Kumaraswamy govt, deepens JD(S)-Congress crisis

The move comes amid reports that ministers in the coalition government will be asked to step down to make way for disgruntled MLAs who resigned as legislators.

After Milind Deora, now Jyotiraditya Scindia quits Congress post

Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia said he is quitting as a gesture of "accepting people's verdict and taking accountability".

After Modi, now Arvind Kejriwal wants to forcibly retire corrupt Delhi officials

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal discusses retirement of corrupt officials with Lieutenant Governor & chief secretary, cabinet to prepare list.

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Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

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.