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MLA begging for police protection, another resigning & public spats. Crisis in BJP Madhya Pradesh unit

Less than yr after BJP's spectacular victory in Madhya Pradesh & Mohan Yadav's unexpected appointment as CM, state leaders are accusing him and his administration of 'apathy'.

Political rivalry & now an NCLT plea over ‘illegal share transfer’. YSR siblings’ bitter feud baffles AP

Rival TDP portrayed Jagan as an 'evil brother' snatching away sister’s share, but YSRCP leaders say their leader is only acting on legal advice.

Congress not to contest 9 Uttar Pradesh bypolls, will support INDIA ally Samajwadi Party

The by-elections to 9 of the 10 vacant seats will take place on 13 November; results on 23rd.

Maha Vikas Aghadi settles on ‘85-85-85’ formula for 255 seats as talks enter final leg

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said there will be ‘some corrections’ to 1st list of candidates declared Wednesday. Against CM Eknath Shinde, party has fielded mentor Anand Dighe’s nephew.

How CPI(M) support to govt on Canada row is rooted in history of Punjab insurgency & slain comrades

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has flagged threats posed by Sikh separatist elements operating on Canadian soil, said Canada's allegations 'have been rejected by Govt of India'.

DMK-governor spat turns into ‘Dravidian’ vs ‘Tamil’ row. What’s debate over state anthem

While the DMK says omission of stanza with word 'Dravidam' at event attended by governor was a ploy to impose Hindi, Seeman's Tamil nationalist NTK has objected to anthem entirely.

Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut begins on grand note, Rahul declares Wayanad ‘will have 2 MPs’

This is the 1st time Priyanka's contesting polls herself. She filed her nomination papers after a massive roadshow in Kalpetta. Bypolls were announced after Rahul decided to vacate seat.

Priyanka Gandhi files nomination for Wayanad LS bypoll, thanks people for supporting its ex-MP Rahul

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul & top Congress leaders present at her electoral debut from the Kerala constituency which was vacated by her brother.

DMK minister, his sons illegally grabbed govt land worth Rs 400 cr, says Chennai NGO in its complaint

NGO Arappor Iyakkam's complaint to Directorate of Vigilance alleges that 5 acres of govt land at St Thomas Mount were illegally registered under firm where minister's sons own 33% shares.

Vinesh, Bajrang’s decisions driven by ‘greed’, Babita instigated wrestlers: Sakshi Malik in memoir

In her memoir ‘Witness’ released last week, Malik wrote that Babita & Tirath Rana were eyeing Brij Bhushan’s position of WFI president, which was why they instigated wrestlers to protest.

On Camera

How the Air Force’s Cheetahs and MI-8s gave India an edge in the race to Siachen

There can be no doubt that the Cheetahs and the MI-8s were the real sky messengers without whom there would have been no Operation Meghdoot.

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.