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Now, BJP to have spokespersons at panchayat level with ‘Modi govt achievements at their fingertips’

Spokespersons training at 'media workshops' across country. Panchayat-level spokespersons to travel to villages & speak on govt works & 'significant issues' like Ram temple, Article 370.

Tenacious fighter, gritty — how ‘captain’ Minakshi Mukherjee is emerging as Left’s hope in Bengal

Minakshi Mukherjee gained limelight in 2021 when CPI(M) fielded her from Nandigram against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari & CM Mamata Banerjee. She is now at forefront of Left revival efforts.

PM Modi to address BJP’s New Voters’ conference on January 24

New Delhi , January 11 (ANI): With the Lok Sabha elections in sight, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for the New...

‘Suicidal move, disappointing’: Ripples in Congress over leadership declining Ram temple invite

UP Congress leader Pramod Krishnam, Gujarat Congress working president Ambarish Der, Gujarat unit ex-chief Arjun Modhwadia & HP minister Vikramaditya Singh have criticised decision.

‘Gujarat lobby’s injustice to Marathi manoos’: Team Uddhav taps core voter after losing ‘real Sena’ feud

Marathi voters were always Shiv Sena's key electorate, helping it win successive civic polls. But in last 2 decades, many staked claim to this voter base, including MNS & BJP.

Annamalai booked for ‘promoting religious enmity’, Tamil Nadu BJP says it’s DMK ‘anti-Hindu mindset’

In a widely shared video, BJP state chief is seen losing his cool with protesters who objected to his entry to church during En Mann, En Makkal yatra.

‘On expected lines’ — Uddhav Thackeray to go to ‘people’s court’ on Speaker’s ruling on ‘real’ Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) terms Rahul Narwekar’s verdict in favour of Eknath Shinde-led faction as ‘political fixed-game’, plans to appeal in SC, & ride on sympathy wave before polls.

Suspensions, forced leave, salary cut. Why Khattar’s cracking whip on officials ahead of polls

Though such actions were reported earlier as well, frequency has gone up in last four-five weeks in BJP-ruled state. Often, decisions are taken at Jan Samvads & redressal meetings.

Why Maharashtra speaker declared Shinde faction the real Sena — ‘Legislative strength only aspect’

Rahul Narwekar Wednesday gave his verdict on disqualification petitions filed against each other by the two rival Shiv Sena factions that emerged after Eknath Shinde rebelled in June 2022.

Muslims need not fear anything untoward ahead of Ram temple opening, says VHP’s Alok Kumar

VHP working president says agitation was never against Muslims but 'structures built over our temples', adds 7-8 crore people taking part in arti will show that 'it is Hindus' turn now'.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.