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Kumaraswamy hit by ‘five-star CM’ tag ahead of his village-stay programme

Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy has been operating out of a five-star hotel for a year, drawing criticism from the opposition and some of his own party members.

4 Telugu Desam Party members of Rajya Sabha join BJP

Four out of six Rajya Sabha MPs belonging to TDP have switched parties and have sought a merger of the TDP Legislature Party with BJP.

VHP to submit Ram Temple resolution to PM Modi, urges CJI for a quick verdict too

VHP’s resolution increases heat on BJP to fulfil its promise of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and asks the judiciary to keep a check on ‘anti-Ram elements’.

Rahul Gandhi says he’s not involved in the process to pick new Congress chief

At a Congress Working Committee meeting after the Lok Sabha election results, Rahul Gandhi had said he had decided to step down.

Shiv Sena sends strong alliance message with invite to CM Fadnavis on foundation day

Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray have always maintained a strong working relationship, even when Sena-BJP alliance went through turbulent times.

Congress wishes Rahul Gandhi many happy returns of the day, but isn’t sure if he’ll return

A host of senior Congress leaders, including former PM Manmohan Singh, P. Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor, were present at the party headquarters to wish Rahul Gandhi.

Congress dissolves Karnataka unit, but retains state chief & working president

Rumblings within the Karnataka Congress have grown ever since the Lok Sabha poll debacle in the state.

Would have attended PM Modi’s all-party meeting if it was on EVMs, says Mayawati

The BSP supremo said simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls was a ploy to divert attention from issues like poverty.

Maharashtra’s opposition MLAs demand probe into budget leaked on minister’s Twitter handle

The opposition objected to the alleged leak of Maharashtra budget provisions on Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar's Twitter handle.

BJP’s ‘antics’ Raja in Tamil Nadu gets a lot of attention but not the kind his party needs

BJP’s H. Raja is known for courting controversies — from saying Kamal Haasan is not a Hindu and chanting away global warming to calling TN police ‘anti-Hindu’.

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Why belief remains high among Indian Americans

As religious identity transforms, the Indian-American diaspora finds new ways to balance ancient Vedic beliefs with the realities of 21st-century life.

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.