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Bengal governor targets election commissioner on ‘poll violence’ — ‘don’t underestimate power of common man’

Governor CV Ananda Bose Monday gave election commissioner Rajiva Sinha 48 hours to rein in violence. Ruling Trinamool says Bose should be in 'BJP's double-engine government'.

Governor Ravi, DMK govt at odds over prosecution of ex AIADMK ministers — ‘giving unsubstantiated excuse’

While Raj Bhavan has said Tamil Nadu's DMK govt is yet to submit 'authenticated copy of investigation report' in 1 case, govt has questioned whether Ravi was trying to protect minister.

Haryana BJP chief Dhankar says no 2024 pact with JJP ‘as of today’ — it was ‘alliance of compulsion’

Haryana BJP chief Om Prakash Dhankar says things may change if top leaders of BJP & JJP decide later to contest together, adding that many leaders within the party want tie-up to end.

’82 or 92…no question of stopping’ — Sharad Pawar responds to nephew Ajit’s age barb

Senior Pawar held NCP's national executive meeting where party's national working committee ratified his decision to expel rebels including Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel & Sunil Tatkare.

Truce with Gehlot? Pilot says AICC’s taken note of his demands, confident of Congress win in Rajasthan

Congress chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi met Rajasthan party leaders including Sachin Pilot & CM Ashok Gehlot joined in virtually. Party also announced it will not announce a CM candidate.

Kanhaiya Kumar becomes in-charge of NSUI 7 yrs after beating Congress student wing in JNU elections

Kumar joined Congress in 2021. He had defeated NSUI's candidate to become president of JNUSU in 2015-16, representing the All India Students’ Federation, a left-wing student body.

Peeved by Ajit Pawar’s ‘sudden’ switch, ‘jittery’ Sena flock meets Shinde, assured all is well

Maharashtra CM skipped a scheduled function in Nagpur that was attended by President Droupadi Murmu & rushed back to Mumbai to convene the meeting Wednesday night.

‘I am still effective, whether 82 or 92,’ says Sharad Pawar, NCP expels rebels led by nephew

Days after a split in the party, the NCP’s National Executive met in Delhi Thursday, passed 8 resolutions.

Former allies BJP & SAD reject prospect of joining hands for 2024 — ‘question doesn’t arise’

Statements by Punjab BJP in-charge Vijay Rupani & SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal come amid speculation regarding the coming together of the old allies ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

‘Congress will also break in Maharashtra,’ says ruling Shinde Sena after ally NCP splits

Shinde Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat has said that 16 to 17 Congress MLAs were biding their time, and would soon cross over.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.