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Rahul Gandhi moves the needle, Congress to follow through with bid to dispel ‘anti-business’ image

In opinion piece carried by multiple dailies, LoP Rahul Gandhi acknowledged gap in his approach in calling out business monopolies. Congress insiders see it as a ‘key shift’.

Actor Kasthuri booked for ‘promoting hatred’ with her remarks against Telugu-speaking people in TN

Kasthuri Shankar had made the remarks at a rally against alleged persecution of Brahmins. She later clarified on X that her words had been taken out of context, and issued an apology.

Yogi govt issues new appointment rules for UP DGP, removing Centre’s dominant role in process

According to new guidelines, committee headed by retired high court judge will decide UP’s new police chief; state govt need not send list of candidates to UPSC.

Anil Vij alleges conspiracy to kill him during Haryana polls, says admin tried to ensure his defeat

There were not enough police personnel to prevent attacks on him or his workers at 2 campaign events, says energy, transport & labour minister Anil Vij.

6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. ‘Left our home, have no income’

Those who filed complaints of abuse—including sexual assault and intimidation—against Prajwal Revanna and his family are living in govt hostels, still awaiting compensation.

How Mahayuti & MVA have been getting rebel candidates across Maharashtra poll map to stand down

Eight rebel leaders from Mahayuti and 20 from MVA are still in the poll fray. However, many have been persuaded by their respective parties to withdraw their nominations.

Sharad Pawar announces he won’t contest any more elections after Rajya Sabha tenure ends

Baramati: In a major announcement, Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that he no longer intends to contest any election...

Why Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is going after home minister, shaking up 5-month-old ruling alliance

The JSP chief has slammed the state govt for rising incidence of crimes against women, calling it a 'continuation of YSRCP’s legacy'. CM Chandrababu Naidu holds law & order portfolio.

6 regions, 36 districts & 288 seats: How to read Maharashtra’s electoral map

ThePrint explains Maharashtra’s 6 regions and dominant issues in play in each, from polarisation and big-ticket infra to ‘Maratha vs OBC’ and demands of onion farmers and sugar belt.

Amarinder hits out at Trudeau. ‘One ambitious man shouldn’t be able to rock stable friendship’

Former Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh also said ‘there is a strong perception that Trudeau is using Punjabis to sustain his govt, without realising decline in his affinity with them’.

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Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law doesn’t guarantee justice. What more needs to be done

The AAP govt has extracted more political capital from sacrilege accountability than any of its predecessors. It now has the opportunity — and the obligation — to match that rhetoric with performance in court.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.