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CBI initiates enquiry, seeks building plan, approval papers from PWD in row over Kejriwal’s residence

Preliminary enquiry initiated against “unknown public servants” of the Government of Delhi and some private persons, according to CBI sources. The Chief Minister has not been named in it.

Haryana has elected just 6 women to Lok Sabha in 57 years, Punjab & Himachal no better

Voters in 6 of Haryana's 10 Lok Sabha seats have never elected a woman MP to Lok Sabha. Expert points out only 4 women have represented state in Rajya Sabha to date.

After ‘anti-Muslim’ row, new responsibility for Ramesh Bidhuri. BJP makes MP ‘poll in-charge for Tonk’

BJP leaders say Bidhuri is a prominent Gurjar face & Tonk is a Gurjar-dominated area. The MP courted controversy last week for use of 'unparliamentary language' against BSP's Danish Ali.

Congress-BJP bonhomie, for a change: Sukhu hails support from Himanta, Dhami over flood aid

Himanta donated Rs 10-cr on behalf of Assam govt, Dhami contributed Rs 5-cr on Uttarakhand govt's behalf for victims of monsoon-related disasters that ravaged Himachal in July-August.

BJP’s women candidates have outperformed men in most Lok Sabha polls since 1998

Now, with the passing of women's reservation bill and resulting increase in their participation in electoral politics, BJP is likely to further scale up its outreach to women voters.

Punjab CM Mann under Opposition fire over silence on India-Canada row — ‘not a word from him’

Opposition questions AAP's silence over Trudeau’s allegation linking Indian govt to Nijjar killing. AAP Punjab spokesperson has called for 'amicable resolution to the stand-off'.

Uma Bharti not alone, BJP facing growing chorus for OBC women quota. And it’s worried

Demand raised by Opposition for ‘quota within quota’ for OBCs in women’s reservation law has found resonance among several BJP leaders. PM Modi slams ‘bid to divide nari shakti’.

Delhi vigilance minister Atishi says officials in her dept ‘threatening’ colleagues in other wings

Atishi has directed officers at receiving end of such treatment to record phone calls as well as 'threats' given during in-person meetings, stating that such proof is admissible as evidence. 

ED conducts searches at 10 locations linked to Rajasthan minister Rajendra Yadav

The raids are in connection with alleged irregularities involving a company in which Yadav is a director, it is learnt. Comes a year after Income Tax dept’s raids in the case.

Lose-lose situation or golden chance to one-up DMK? How AIADMK-BJP split could affect both parties

But political analysts say end of alliance may also result in AIADMK losing out in Tamil Nadu's southern region, and BJP will have to find itself a strong partner.

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

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.