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Haryana govt plan to send 10,000 construction workers to Israel draws flak — ‘war-affected area’

India & Israel signed agreement on workers in May & Haryana govt corporation advertised posts last week. While govt says it's trying to help youths find jobs, ex-CM Hooda cites dangers.

Khattar govt plans to help Haryana farmers get land in African nations. Farm leaders call it ‘jumla’

CM adviser says 6 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya & Uganda, have already shown interest. Opposition, however, says this is easier said than done, asks 'where are the resources?'

Former women’s morcha chief, ex-collector & PA-turned-MLA among 9 sworn in as Chhattisgarh ministers

Three first-time MLAs among the 9 ministers inducted Friday. Overall, 6 OBC faces, 3 STs, 1 SC and 2 general category ministers in Chhattisgarh expanded cabinet.

‘By suspending 150 MPs, govt silenced voices of 60% of India,’ says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader made the comment at a protest organised by the INDIA alliance bloc against the mass suspension of opposition MPs in Parliament.

Knives out in Punjab Congress after Sidhu’s solo rally angers Bajwa

Navjot Sidhu’s solo rally in Bathinda has provoked a sharp reaction from Partap Singh Bajwa, who has accused Sidhu of creating a parallel forum of Congress in the state.

After a tribal CM from Surguja, BJP names MLA from Bastar, Kiran Singh Deo, as Chhattisgarh unit chief

After tribal CM, Kiran Singh Deo, a general category MLA from Bastar, made BJP's state unit president. This is being seen as BJP's way to ensure satisfaction in a crucial region.

Himachal BJP MLAs drop plea against appointment of Dy CM days after party names 6 deputies in 3 states

BJP had questioned deputy CM’s appointment saying his oath violated constitutional provisions. Its petition challenging appointment of chief parliamentary secretaries is still in court.

India ‘largest flailing democracy’, says Hamid Ansari, talks of ‘growing authoritarianism’ globally

Former V-P was talking at launch of book by ex-law & justice minister Ashwani Kumar. Ansari described it as a 'set of writings depicting a contemporary vision of our democracy'.

TMC wants seat-sharing talks with Congress wrapped up by 31 Dec, ready to give only 2 seats to ally

Congress, however, is learnt to be eyeing at least 6 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. TMC presented seat-sharing formula at INDIA bloc meeting Tuesday, say party leaders.

Congress learnt ‘valuable lessons’ from recent assembly polls performance, says Kharge at CWC meet

Urging party workers to focus on the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge assures that party would avoid repeating the same mistakes.

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.