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‘Old Pension Scheme, freebies alone can’t win polls,’ says senior Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty

The Congress has made the return of OPS a poll plank in six assembly elections. But Chakravarty says the party ‘can’t engage in competitive promises & hope that's enough to win’.

In UP, senior citizens may soon be able to evict their children from their house if ‘unhappy’ with them

Social welfare dept's proposal seeks to amend rules of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act which requires children to care for their elderly. Draft to be tabled again in January.

TMC’s token presence at INDIA bloc’s protest against suspension of MPs raises eyebrows

Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Noor was lone TMC representative at protest in Delhi that had top leaders from other parties. Mamata Banerjee believed to not be ‘enthused' with INDIA alliance.

Haryana govt plan to send 10,000 construction workers to Israel draws flak — ‘war-affected area’

India & Israel signed agreement on workers in May & Haryana govt corporation advertised posts last week. While govt says it's trying to help youths find jobs, ex-CM Hooda cites dangers.

Khattar govt plans to help Haryana farmers get land in African nations. Farm leaders call it ‘jumla’

CM adviser says 6 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya & Uganda, have already shown interest. Opposition, however, says this is easier said than done, asks 'where are the resources?'

Former women’s morcha chief, ex-collector & PA-turned-MLA among 9 sworn in as Chhattisgarh ministers

Three first-time MLAs among the 9 ministers inducted Friday. Overall, 6 OBC faces, 3 STs, 1 SC and 2 general category ministers in Chhattisgarh expanded cabinet.

‘By suspending 150 MPs, govt silenced voices of 60% of India,’ says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader made the comment at a protest organised by the INDIA alliance bloc against the mass suspension of opposition MPs in Parliament.

Knives out in Punjab Congress after Sidhu’s solo rally angers Bajwa

Navjot Sidhu’s solo rally in Bathinda has provoked a sharp reaction from Partap Singh Bajwa, who has accused Sidhu of creating a parallel forum of Congress in the state.

After a tribal CM from Surguja, BJP names MLA from Bastar, Kiran Singh Deo, as Chhattisgarh unit chief

After tribal CM, Kiran Singh Deo, a general category MLA from Bastar, made BJP's state unit president. This is being seen as BJP's way to ensure satisfaction in a crucial region.

Himachal BJP MLAs drop plea against appointment of Dy CM days after party names 6 deputies in 3 states

BJP had questioned deputy CM’s appointment saying his oath violated constitutional provisions. Its petition challenging appointment of chief parliamentary secretaries is still in court.

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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.