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Congress divided over former President Pranab Mukherjee accepting RSS invite

While senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram disapproves the idea, Abhishek Singhvi says no harm in doing that.

BJP donations rose from Rs 76 crore to Rs 532 crore in a year, a 593% jump

The surge in BJP donations are in 2016-17, show ADR and New Election Watch reports. The figure is over 10 times the declared amount by the Congress, which is second on the list

Morally wrong to negotiate with militants, says Meghalaya home minister James K. Sangma

Engagement possible with militants only if they give up violence & surrender, said Sangma at the sixth edition of Democracy Wall.

RSS tells Modi’s ministers to get real about Dalit outreach & take care of middle class

Another important topic that came up for discussion was the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, a pet cause the RSS feels the government hasn’t done much to pursue, the sources added.

Modi has made more enemies than friends in four years as PM: Chandrababu Naidu

Raking up the Finance Commission controversy, Naidu said although the southern states had successfully controlled population growth, he was now ‘encouraging people in his state to have more children’.

Nitish Kumar is getting restless with the BJP—once again

There is growing angst within the JD(U), which plans to revive its pitch for special status for Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar has also been heard speaking against Assam's Citizenship Bill and Modi government's demonetisation move.

TDP resolves to realign ahead of 2019, stand with united opposition against BJP

At a three-day conclave, TDP passes a resolution saying regional parties have an understanding that they will come together to protect interests of the states.

Kashmiri separatists ready to hold talks with Centre, but with riders

Joint leadership issues statement calling for Pakistan and people of Kashmir to be included as key stakeholders; wants Centre to clearly state agenda of talks.

Months after son’s murder by his Muslim lover’s family, Delhi man plans iftar for love

Yashpal Saxena has continued to reject the attempts to politicise his son’s death, and wants Ankit to be an inspiration for those in inter-faith...

Meeting with BJP chief Amit Shah, ministers not for coordination: RSS

Functionaries of RSS met BJP Chief Amit Shah on Monday to deliberate on government programmes and policies including education policy.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.