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Sanatana Dharma row to migrants quip — why ‘oldest Congress ally’ DMK has become thorn in INDIA’s side

From remarks on Hinduism to abrogation of Article 370, DMK leaders have been making several controversial remarks, pushing the INDIA bloc into a corner.

Amid WFI row, Rahul Gandhi visits akhara in Haryana’s Jhajjar, ‘wrestles’ with Bajrang Punia

Political observers see this as part of Congress's efforts to capitalise on the row, with Priyanka Gandhi also having visited Sakshee Malikkh’s Delhi residence last week.

Mandir influencers in every constituency, memorial for Ram sevaks — BJP’s Ayodhya ‘edge’ for 2024 polls

In meeting of party's central office-bearers in Delhi, entire plan of making temple inauguration a big success and pan-India outreach for the next two months was discussed, say party leaders.

‘Manuvadi’, ‘regressive’, ‘RSS mentality’ — Oppn slams Assam CM Himanta Sarma for Varna post

Sarma had tweeted Gita verse that deals with duties of those who possess qualities of Vaishyas & Shudras. Congress, RJD & CPI(M) criticise post.

At general & executive council meeting, AIADMK announces resolves to not ally with BJP for 2024 polls

Tuesday's announcement comes 3 months after AIADMK decided to break all ties with BJP, with which it had forged an alliance in 2019. The 2 parties have been at loggerheads since February. 

Amit Shah, Rajnath to Gadkari & Fadnavis — how ABVP emerged as the cradle of BJP leadership

In current Modi cabinet, of 70 BJP ministers, 23 are from ABVP. Among BJP CMs, of the 28 who have served since 2014, 13 have been part of ABVP during their college days.

Yogi cabinet expansion likely to take another month — what’s holding it up

Cabinet expansion in UP likely to take place after 'pran pratishtha' of Ram Lalla’s idol at Ram mandir in Ayodhya on 22 January. There are 7 vacancies in council of ministers.

3 MLAs of Scindia camp in new MP cabinet, Shivraj-led govt had 11

Pradhuman Singh TomarTulsiram Silawat, Pradhuman Singh Tomar & Govind Singh Rajput made it to list Monday. Of the 18 Scindia loyalists who contested this time, 10 won and eight lost

In first MP cabinet expansion, just 6 from Shivraj era find place along with 17 first-timers

Of the 33 ministers in the state's previous Shivraj Singh Chouhan government, 12 lost in the elections, two did not get tickets and 19 emerged victorious.

Why Telangana power sector is in ‘precarious’ state. ‘Rs 62kcr losses, Rs 82kcr debt’ accumulated since 2014

In white paper tabled in assembly, Congress govt says difficulty faced by discoms in paying power purchase bills aggravated by default of KCR govt in paying power bills of its own departments.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.