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Akhilesh, Thirumavalavan, Sanjay Raut — INDIA bloc leaders join Jagan’s protest against TDP in Delhi

New Delhi: Several leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc backed former chief minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Wednesday...

Sukhbir Badal appears before Akal Takht, hands over written explanation ‘surrendering’ to its decision

SAD chief clarified position on rebel leaders’ charge that he had ‘failed to satisfactorily represent’ Sikh community. If found guilty by Takht, Badal could be given religious punishment. 

Fadnavis trying to jail & kill me, says Maratha activist Jarange-Patil after ending hunger strike

Maharashtra Deputy CM responds that he had no role in court warrant against Jarange-Patil, adds activist's extreme reaction was due to hunger strike.

Yogi, Maurya rift out in open — veiled barbs, quota missives & back-to-back meetings

Maurya’s letter on quota came to light days after Anupriya Patel’s letter to UP CM. Yogi loyalists see bid to weaken CM, Maurya’s aide says Yogi must answer for drubbing in LS polls.

‘Gupshup’ or ‘feedback’? PM Modi meets Haryana BJP MPs as party sets sights on assembly polls

MPs present at the meeting say that Modi did not discuss the LS poll setback, but exchanged feedback about BJP’s position in Haryana. The state goes to polls in October.

How gangrape FIR & a CNG pump in Pune sent ED knocking on doors of top Bihar IAS, ex-MLA

Principal secretary in Bihar's energy department Sanjeev Hans & ex-RJD MLA Gulab Yadav grew close a decade ago in Madhubani. ED money laundering case against duo stems from rape FIR.

‘2 states got pakora & jalebi, rest have empty plates’ — Kharge slams budget, Sitharaman hits back

INDIA bloc MPs walk out as soon as minister rises to speak in Rajya Sabha. Dhankhar criticises Opposition for 'weaponising' Parliament protest to suit its 'political agenda'.

Splitting BBMP — how Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill proposes to change city’s governance model

The bill was tabled in the Karnataka assembly Tuesday. The Congress govt has promised consultation & deliberation with stakeholders before finalising the decision.

Echoes of past haunt Shillong as anti-outsider campaign gathers strength, NPP dithers

Rising anti-outsider incidents in Shillong stoke fears among non-tribals over a return to Meghalaya's violent past. NPP-led coalition denies claims it is soft on pressure groups.

Heirs to criminal empire, now at heart of remission row, why Karwaria family matters in UP politics

UP Governor Anandiben Patel has ordered the premature remission of Uday Bhan Karwaria. He is the son of Bhukkal Maharaj, who ran a criminal empire in Allahabad in the 1980s.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.