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Akali rebels intent on ousting Sukhbir, plan to elect new leader with ‘sense of religiosity’

Over 50 leaders met in Jalandhar Tuesday to demand Sukhbir Badal's resignation. They plan to 'apologise' to Akal Takht on 1 July for party's mistakes before electing new chief.

Allow Oppn to be heard, defend Constitution — Rahul congratulates re-elected LS Speaker Om Birla

NDA candidate and MP from Kota, Birla was elected as Speaker after motion for the same was moved by PM Modi and seconded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

How Akash Anand’s return as Mayawati’s successor could shake up battle for Dalit votes in UP

Drifting away from both BJP & BSP, Dalit vote moved significantly towards INDIA bloc this election. Plot thickened as Chandrashekhar Azad won from Nagina, drawing BSP's core voters.

Warm-up match ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls: Mahayuti & MVA lock horns over 4 MLC seats

Voting underway for Mumbai Graduates, Mumbai Teachers, Nashik Teachers and Konkan Graduates constituencies. A total of 4.29 lakh people will determine the fate of 55 candidates.

Only 2 Dalit MPs with PhD in LS, both from TN. Theses on Meenakshipuram conversions, ‘untouchable’ saint

Of 543 newly elected Lok Sabha MPs, only 28 have PhD including four from Tamil Nadu, Dr Thol. Thirumavalavan, Dr D. Ravi Kumar, Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian & Dr Ganapathy Rajkumar.

Jagan’s Rs 450-cr ‘palace’: Touted as resort, then CM’s residence, Rushikonda project in eye of storm

Grand project allegedly built in violation of CRZ clearances and other environmental norms while excavating almost half of scenic Rushi-konda, location of a beach-front tourist spot.

Nadda’s BJYM deputy, BJP’s man in Kota — rise & rise of Om Birla, NDA nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker

Birla is 1st presiding officer in two decades to be re-elected. If he becomes Speaker again, he could break Balram Jakhar's record, who served as Speaker for two full five-year terms.

Rahul Gandhi appointed Leader of Opposition, says Congress

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi informed Pro-tem Speaker about decision. Party couldn't appoint Leader of Opposition in 2014 & 2019 due to a lack of MPs.

Some NCP MLAs to leave Ajit camp? Sharad Pawar says may take back those ‘who won’t hurt party’s image’

Following Ajit Pawar camp's poor showing in LS polls, there is growing speculation that some MLAs are willing to defect to NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections.

Holding copy of Constitution in hand, Rahul Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP from Raebareli

After Rahul announced that he would resign as Wayanad MP and will keep Raebareli constituency, Mallikarjun Kharge announced Priyanka Gandhi's candidature from Wayanad.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.