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Congress dubs Modi ‘bael buddhi’ in online offensive, Rahul asks colleagues not to be ‘nasty’ to Irani

Congress said it was time to pay the BJP back ‘in its own coin’, suggesting its distaste over Modi’s disparaging remarks against Gandhi, the latest of which was ‘Balak Buddhi’.

‘Knowledge of Islamic culture’ required for technical assistant — BJP slams Aliah University job ad

It's in statutes, says Aliah University after Amit Malviya attacks 'attempt to eat into reservations'. Will ensure merit is the criteria for filling vacancies, says V-C Wahab.

What impact INLD-BSP alliance could have in Haryana polls

2024 LS poll results show Jats & SCs largely voted for Congress. Now, INLD led by a Jat family, & BSP led by Dalit leader Mayawati, are teaming up after 10 yrs for a fight in state.

‘Robot tax’ for AI-induced job loss & ‘wealth tax’ on vacant land — RSS-affiliate SJM’s Budget wish list

In pre-budget meeting held in June with Finance Minister Sitharaman, Swadeshi Jagran Manch suggested incentivising those generating more employment & measures to control food inflation.

Cracks emerge in Kerala’s ruling LDF after LS debacle. Why CPI is training guns on ally CPI(M)

In executive meeting held Monday, CPI cited failures of LDF govt as among issues that contributed to poor showing in LS polls, besides shift in Ezhava votes to BJP in parts of Kerala.

After Organiser, VHP bats for common population policy, wants 2-child norm for all in UCC

VHP leader Surendra Kumar Jain also talks about need to check 'demographic imbalance'. Organiser editorial had linked this to areas with 'significant Muslim population growth'.

Voter disconnect, motormouths, wrong candidate selection — what review of BJP’s UP results found

Other factors that came up are overconfidence of ministers, humiliation of BJP workers, lack of synergy with allies among others. BJP lost 29 LS seats in Uttar Pradesh this year.

‘Mohabbat ki dukaan’: Congress training centre for cadres on party ideology takes shape in Kerala

P.P. Balan, ex-consultant with Ministry of Panchayati Raj appointed director of RGIDS, says centre in Thiruvananthapuram will also take up research including analysis of govt schemes.

Andhra power sector facing ‘legacy losses’ of Rs 1.29 lakh cr — Naidu’s white paper blames Jagan

Andhra Pradesh govt white paper on issues plaguing state’s power sector says losses include tariff burden on consumers, rise in power utilities’ debt & losses due to inefficient governance.

Mumbai BMW hit-and-run: Shinde-led Sena removes accused Mihir Shah’s father as deputy leader

Rajesh Shah entered politics in the early 2000s and was seen as a close friend of Maharashtra CM Ekanth Shinde's, who was then overseeing party activities in Thane.

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.