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Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai says governor shouldn’t talk politics: ‘Will bring down dignity of post’

While BJP has reserved comment on Governor RN Ravi's dismissal of DMK minister Senthil Balaji, state party chief Annamalai says governors can 'criticise govt inside the assembly'.

Peasant revolts, riots & muscle-flexing — why violence runs deep in Bengal politics

Analysts say control of resources & democratic institutions are immediate reasons that lead to political violence in West Bengal, where Panchayat polls are to be held on 8 July.

‘Not my fault I was born from a different womb’ — Ajit Pawar escalates feud with uncle

At a separate meeting, Sharad Pawar attacked the rebel NCP leaders and criticised BJP for its 'divide and rule' politics, but refrained from responding to his nephew’s criticism.

More meetings between BJP top brass & Union ministers fuel rumblings about cabinet reshuffle

In the last two days, Nadda met Prahlad Patel, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Mansukh Mandaviya, Nirmala Sitharaman, Arjun Ram Meghwal, while Santhosh met Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. 

Uncle-nephew battle reaches EC: Ajit stakes claim to NCP symbol, Sharad Pawar faction files caveat

NCP state chief Jayant Patil from Sharad Pawar faction informs poll panel about disqualification of nine rebel MLAs. Action will be taken as per extant legal framework, says EC.

BJP ally AIADMK reiterates opposition to UCC. ‘Will affect religious rights of minorities’

AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami says party's stand same as it was in its 2019, when it had urged Modi govt to not amend the Constitution for UCC.

‘You say we are corrupt. Why ally with us then?’ Sharad Pawar slams BJP after nephew defects

In an MLA roll-call in parallel meetings in Mumbai, more legislators turned up at Ajit Pawar’s camp, than at the party founder’s.

‘Want to become CM,’ says Ajit Pawar, chides uncle & NCP chief Sharad Pawar for not retiring

Ajit Pawar split the party Sunday and joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government; he claims to have the support of maximum NCP MLAs.

At show of strength, Ajit Pawar draws more MLAs than uncle amid calls for him to ‘lead NCP’

While 32 of 53 NCP MLAs were at dy CM's meeting, 17 MLAs & 1 Independent attended Sharad Pawar’s. Ajit needs 36 MLAs to pledge NCP's support to govt. Workers sign affidavits at both meets.

‘Did enough due diligence,’ says NCP’s Ajit Pawar faction on breaking away to join BJP-Sena

Ajit loyalist Chhagan Bhujbal said they had done enough due diligence before joining the Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra.

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.