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Rahul Gandhi using an ailing person to feed political opportunism, writes Parrikar

A day after Rahul Gandhi's Rafale remarks, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar questions 'sincerity' of visit, says he never mentioned Rafale in their 'five-minute' meeting.

Rahul is Ravana and Priyanka his Surpanakha, says BJP MLA

Surendra Singh said that they are not familiar with Indian culture, which can only be looked after by someone with a personality like Modi's.

Demonetisation made homes affordable to youth, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi was speaking at a gathering after laying the foundation stone for extension of the new terminal at Surat airport in Gujarat.

Govt’s ‘malicious negligence’ to blame for National Statistical Commission resignations: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader Chidambaram said the resignations marked the death of another "venerable" institution under Modi's watch.

George Fernandes was born a Lohiaite, and died one, says Arun Jaitley

George Fernandes was an extra-ordinary leader, a Parliamentarian that many dreaded facing, and above all, a dissenter, Union minister Arun Jaitley wrote in memory of him.

This ex-CM says Priyanka reminds people of Indira Gandhi, will help Congress across India

Ashok Chavan, who had to resign as Maharashtra CM because of the Adarsh scam in 2010, says this is the right time for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to join politics.

Anna Hazare to launch hunger strike from Wednesday on Lokpal

Anna Hazare will launch the agitation in his village Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, he said in a letter addressed to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Take back comments on Mamata or face defamation charges: Trinamool to Amit Shah

The BJP president alleged that CM Mamata Banerjee's paintings were bought by chit fund owners for crores of rupees.

Parrikar said he had nothing to do with Rafale deal which PM Modi struck for Ambani: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi's statement came hours after he met the Goa chief minister at the assembly complex in Panaji.

Quota politics to take centrestage again as Bhim Army, OBC groups plan protests in Delhi

The show of strength by Bhim Army, a Dalit organisation, will be a cause for worry for not just PM Narendra Modi but also BSP chief Mayawati.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.