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Karnataka revokes nod to CBI to investigate Deputy CM Shivakumar in disproportionate assets case

Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt says sanction for CBI probe 'was not in accordance with the law'. Karnataka BJP calls cabinet decision 'totally illegal & against the Constitution'.

In show of unity, Ashok Gehlot shares Sachin Pilot’s video appeal to voters in Rajasthan

The video post assumes significance as the Pilot-Gehlot power tussle has found frequent mention in the campaigning for Rajasthan assembly polls, with the PM also referring to it.

‘Raje our senior leader, no possibility can be denied’ — Union minister Shekhawat on Rajasthan CM post

Union minister and state leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says ‘I’ve never thought of being CM’, rules out rebellion in Rajasthan BJP & targets Gehlot govt on ‘appeasement politics’.

‘Only those who are stupid will try to expel her’ — why Mamata’s backed Mahua despite controversies

Mamata’s support for Mahua in front of cameras & TMC cadres comes days after West Bengal govt cancelled its initial pact with Adani Group for development of the Tajpur Port.

Plan to expel Mahua Moitra will only help her, says Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee

The Bengal chief minister Thursday broke her silence on the cash-for-query case against Moitra, which may see the Trinamool Congress MP expelled from Lok Sabha.

Gehlot crossed all limits of appeasement by razing Ram Darbar, cow shelter, Shivling, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tore into ‘magician’ Ashok Gehlot at a press conference in Jaipur on the last day of campaigning for the Rajasthan assembly election.

Special IT park for Muslim youths in Hyderabad if BRS voted to power, says KCR

Addressing a rally in Telangana's Maheshwaram ahead of the polls, KCR said his govt treats Muslims and Hindus equally, considering them as two eyes and takes everyone along.

Wife vs MLA husband in Rajasthan’s Danta Ramgarh. ‘Nothing personal’, it’s about political ambitions

Rita Singh Chaudhary, standing as JJP candidate against Virendra Singh, says she has 'taken a stand for people & their issues'. Close aide says in-laws 'held her back' in politics.

Daughter takes on father ‘with tears of blood’ in Alwar rural polls — ‘he never respected me’

Meena Kumari, in fray from Alwar Rural, describes former MLA Jairam Jatav as a ‘superstitious man’ who had ‘tortured’ her for bringing ‘bad luck’. He says her motive is to cut votes.

From welfarism in MP & Chhattisgarh to Hindutva in Rajasthan — why BJP has changed its poll strategy

In Rajasthan, unlike in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, BJP is campaigning on Hindutva issue more aggressively. To counter this, Congress is spending on cow welfare & temple development.

On Camera

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.