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Why JP Nadda is BJP working president — ‘never annoys anyone’ & organisational skills

J.P. Nadda began his political journey in Patna, rose through the ranks in Himachal Pradesh, served in the first Modi cabinet, and is now BJP working president.

Nitish raises Bihar’s special status issue again, leaves ally BJP wondering what’s next

Nitish Kumar has raised the demand before, and the timing has always been seen as holding a larger message, a factor ally BJP suspects is true this time as well.

Uddhav Thackeray’s Ram Mandir fixation is nothing but optics

Ayodhya visit by Uddhav Thackeray and his party MPs allows Shiv Sena to show it is strongly ideologically committed to the Ram temple issue, even more than BJP.

Nadda appointed BJP’s working president, Amit Shah to remain party president

The decision was announced by former BJP president and defence minister Rajnath Singh after the party's parliamentary board meeting.

After meeting protesting doctors, Mamata asks police for safety officers at govt hospitals

The chief minister asked police officers present in meeting to appoint nodal officers for security of doctors.

BJP referred Pragya Thakur’s Godse comment to disciplinary panel that didn’t exist

New members were appointed to BJP’s disciplinary committee after deadline for action against Pragya Thakur lapsed but no final decision taken yet.

Numbers don’t matter, we’ll give tough time to Modi govt in Parliament, opposition says

Opposition parties plan to pressure Modi govt over Centre’s 'interference' in the states even though the BJP has an absolute majority.

PM Modi urges leaders to keep political differences aside & let parliament function

The government is receptive to the issues raised by all political parties, said PM Modi in an all-party meeting a day ahead of the beginning of the budget session.

3 months before polls, Fadnavis expands Maharashtra ministry to induct defectors, allies

New ministers include former Congress leader of opposition Vikhe Patil, ex-NCP leader Jaydutt Kshirsagar and the RPI's Avinash Mahatekar.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray & 18 MPs of his party arrive in Ayodhya to offer prayers

The visit is being seen as an attempt by the Shiv Sena to pressure ally BJP on the Ram Temple issue.

On Camera

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.