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BJP in Bengal is drifting, and party workers locking up their own minister only the latest indicator

BJP won 18 Lok Sabha seats in 2019, but is now losing ground in the state with its MLAs & workers defecting to TMC and its leaders criticising each other publicly.

Congress demands passage of Women’s Reservation Bill in special session of Parliament

In an X post, Jairam Ramesh said that Congress has been demanding the passage of the bill, already approved by the Rajya Sabha, in the Lok Sabha for the past 9 years.

‘Low-level politics’: AAP slams Modi for excluding Kejriwal from Delhi Metro Airport Line inauguration

PM Narendra Modi Sunday, on his 73rd birthday, inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line. However, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, was not invited to the event.

Must prioritise party success over personal interests to defeat BJP in 2024: Kharge at CWC meet

Addressing the CWC meeting in Hyderabad Sunday, the Congress president urged leaders to unite and work towards overthrowing 'this dictatorial govt' in order to save democracy.

‘All proof of him being kingpin of skill development scam,’ says Andhra CM Jagan on Naidu’s arrest

Jagan Mohan Reddy says he's 'not worried' about Naidu's TDP joining hands with JSP. Alliance is expected to attract Kapu votes, but CM says his govt has done 'more for Kapus than promised'.

Bihar minister likening Ramcharitmanas to cyanide sparks row but Nitish can’t do anything. Here’s why

Earlier, in Jan, RJD's Chandra Shekhar had said books like Ramcharitmanas spread hatred. The 2 incidents underline helplessness of CM Nitish, whose survival depends on alliance partners.

Pawan Kalyan’s JSP declares alliance with TDP in Andhra. What’s keeping BJP from joining them

Though the 3 parties came together for 2014 polls, TDP left NDA in 2018 over issue of special category status to Andhra. BJP leadership is reticent but some in party open to joining JSP-TDP.

‘India facing internal challenges, BJP adding fuel to fire,’ says Congress chief Kharge at CWC meet

The Congress Working Committee also saw the party president talk about the upcoming special session of the Parliament, and the govt's agenda to control the Election Commission.

Karti defends INDIA ally Udhayanidhi — ‘Call to end Sanatana Dharma a call to end caste hierarchy’

Karti Chidambaram, who has been at the forefront of defending DMK leader, says he was ‘erroneously’ interpreted. In interview, pitches INDIA as alternative to BJP’s Hindi-Hindutva agenda.

All about the Mirdhas of Rajasthan — how ex-Congress MP Jyoti Mirdha joining BJP could affect Jat votes

The Mirdhas are a Jat family that has been part of Rajasthan’s political scene since before Independence. BJP hopes to use Jyoti Mirdha to help counter former ally Hanuman Beniwal.

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.