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Cross 50% vote share in 2024 — Modi sets a new target for BJP

BJP discussed strategy for general elections at 2-day office-bearers' meet in Delhi. This included leveraging Ram temple, voter outreach for central schemes & working on 'weak seats'.

Congress’s reshuffle: Priyanka Gandhi replaced as UP in-charge, Sachin Pilot gets Chhattisgarh

The appointments come two days after CWC meeting, which was chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by senior leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Civilian deaths in Poonch create ripples in Kashmir, Army promises cooperation in probe

The three dead civilians are 'among at least 8 men' rounded up by the Army Friday afternoon in the wake of the killings of four soldiers in an ambush by terrorists Thursday.

Prashant Kishor vs protege? Meeting with Naidu sparks buzz but PK denies ‘return to poll consultancy’

Former I-PAC face is now involved in political activism in home state Bihar. He left poll consultancy after I-PAC's successful tie-up with Trinamool Congress for 2021 West Bengal assembly elections.

‘Ram Mandir seed sown by them’ — Ayodhya wants ‘proper arrangement’ for Advani, Joshi at temple opening

Priests and karsevaks in Ayodhya expressed discontent at Ram Temple Trust chairman's 'request' to the veteran leaders to not attend the ceremony because of their health and advance age. 

Siddaramaiah’s remark on lifting hijab ban sparks political row — ‘conspiracy to implement Sharia law’

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's remark about revoking the hijab ban in educational institutions has triggered a political row, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

‘Poor performance, advanced age’ — why more than 100 BJP MPs are under scanner ahead of 2024 polls

Party leaders say such MPs are in danger list with BJP looking at new faces to replace them. Varun & Maneka Gandhi, Gautam Gambhir, Kirron Kher, Shripad Yesso Naik said to be on the list.

‘Old Pension Scheme, freebies alone can’t win polls,’ says senior Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty

The Congress has made the return of OPS a poll plank in six assembly elections. But Chakravarty says the party ‘can’t engage in competitive promises & hope that's enough to win’.

In UP, senior citizens may soon be able to evict their children from their house if ‘unhappy’ with them

Social welfare dept's proposal seeks to amend rules of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act which requires children to care for their elderly. Draft to be tabled again in January.

TMC’s token presence at INDIA bloc’s protest against suspension of MPs raises eyebrows

Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Noor was lone TMC representative at protest in Delhi that had top leaders from other parties. Mamata Banerjee believed to not be ‘enthused' with INDIA alliance.

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.