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2 civil servants doing RSS salute at Sangh function sparks political row in Madhya Pradesh

Viral photo is purportedly from RSS’s ‘Samarpan Samaroh’ held at Satna on 11 June. Congress says it’s compiling a list of such ‘partisan officials’ and also writing to central govt. 

‘500+ calls in 48 hrs’ — inside Bengal governor’s ‘Peace Room’ to monitor panchayat poll violence

A 24/7 helpline was set up Saturday by CV Ananda Bose to aid those facing threats in run up to polls. Opposition has questioned its legality, says EC should have set up such a helpline.

‘Will bust fake news,’ says Karnataka IT minister, accusing Oppn BJP of ‘spreading hate’

The Congress and BJP have targeted each other ever since the results of the 10 May elections gave the former a clear majority.

Eknath Shinde revolted 20 June, declare it ‘World Traitors Day’, Uddhav loyalist writes to UN

Earlier, the NCP, which was part of the united Shiv Sena’s Mahavikas Aghadi government along with the Congress, had said 20 June should be called ‘Gaddar Diwas’.

‘We don’t discuss politics’: Gita Press trustee on Opposition criticism over Gandhi Peace Prize decision

In a conversation with ThePrint, trustee Devi Dayal talks about Mahatma Gandhi's advice for Gita Press, running the 'no profit, no loss' publishing house & Hindutva vs Hinduism debate.

7 PWD officials issued show cause notices over ‘gross violation’ in renovation of Delhi CM residence

The notices were issued Monday. Directorate of Vigilance had in a report in May said renovation work had violated Central Vigilance Commission guidelines and flagged irregularities.

In tussle with SGPC over Golden Temple gurbani, Mann govt to amend law, end broadcast monopoly

Broadcast rights for gurbani are currently with the PTC, a Punjabi television network owned by Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. PTC’s contract ends in July. 

Oppn focuses on finding ‘common ground’ ahead of 23 June meet. Seat-sharing talks to come later

Centre’s ordinance on the matter of 'services' in Delhi is among the subjects on which a consensus eludes the Opposition, with Congress yet to make its stand clear.

‘Like awarding Godse’ — Gandhi Peace Prize for Gita Press triggers Congress-BJP slugfest

Jury headed by Modi unanimously selected Gorakhpur-based 100-year-old publisher. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad condemns Congress objection, says party has people with ‘Maoist’ mindset.

2 factions, 2 functions — it’s Shiv Sena foundation day. Uddhav, Shinde to speak at separate events

This will be first time foundation day will be celebrated after the party split last year. Both sides expected to deliver fiery speeches to claim Bal Thackeray's legacy.

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Euphoria season 3 is an empty spectacle. Fans are upset, they want it cancelled

Euphoria's characters, who once carried moral ambiguity and emotional density, now feel like flat archetypes of the people they once were.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.