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How BJP’s Vanathi Srinivasan became Tamil Nadu’s 1st MLA to earn ISO certified tag for her office

Certification is for 3 yrs, subject to annual review. Coimbatore South MLA says she is keen on changing perception about lawmakers becoming unapproachable post elections.

Kerala BJP wants to overthrow ‘corrupt central govt’? Campaign song gaffe leaves state unit red-faced

The song, released as part of the party’s foot march, was taken down after the gaffe was noticed. Second controversy surrounding the march this week.

Factionalism rears its head again in Haryana Congress, as Kiran Choudhry slams Hooda’s no-trust motion

Differences in ongoing Haryana budget session comes barely a month after central brass’ intervention following separate rallies by Hooda and Selja-Surjewala-Choudhry factions.

Karnataka govt to mandate display board of Kannadiga staff in MNCs, Oppn calls it ‘political drama’

The proposal, it's learnt, will also include penalties for non-compliance, like cancellation of licences and that a committee was deliberating on formulating laws to this effect.

What prompted SP to seal an alliance with Congress in UP & MP for Lok Sabha polls

SP to contest in 63 seats & Congress in 17 in UP. Alliance will give SP an advantage in Muslim-dominated seats in the state. SP will also get one seat in MP as part of seat-sharing deal.

I-T raids, a court case & a vow — saga of Jayalalithaa’s jewellery, returning to TN after 27 yrs

Around 27 kg jewellery belonging to the ex-CM & AIADMK supremo, convicted in disproportionate assets case in 2014, will be handed over to state govt next month to recover Rs 100 crore fine.

‘Busy because you became a minister…’ Amit Shah pulls up 3 Rajasthan ministers at Bikaner meeting

Bikaner city president also in firing line. About 200 leaders from Bikaner cluster were called Tuesday to review progress of Lok Sabha election preparation, party insiders say.

Amid rumours of cosying up to DMK, Kamal Haasan says no decision on joining INDIA bloc yet

At his party MNM’s anniversary celebrations, the actor-turned-politician asserts he will support anyone doing selfless work.

Question of survival for Amma’s ‘chosen one’ — why OPS is pinning hopes on BJP

Former Tamil Nadu CM has faced several setbacks, including in courts, after his expulsion from party in 2022. AIADMK's K. Swaminathan says OPS has exhausted all his options.

Did BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari call Sikh IPS officer ‘Khalistani’? War of words over Sandeshkhali incident

Suvendu Adhikari, leader of Oppn in Bengal assembly, denies allegation that he called IPS officer Jaspreet Singh 'Khalistani' when BJP delegation was stopped from entering Sandeskhali.

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The Social Stock Exchange is India’s answer to inequality

Making the Social Stock Exchange succeed is not optional; it is a dharmic obligation to the millions of Indians whose lives remain outside the reach of ordinary markets.

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.