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Ahead of Himachal mayoral polls, giving voting rights to MLAs new flashpoint between Congress, BJP

BJP plans to move court against Congress govt for mustering majority by giving ‘unconstitutional voting rights to MLAs in middle of poll process’. Congress says ‘no new addition to law’.

Aim is to end hatred in country, and for that Modi needs to be defeated, says Rahul Gandhi

Addressing an election rally at Nampally in Hyderabad, Gandhi alleged that RSS, PM Modi and 'hardliners' have spread hatred in the entire country.

Will quit politics if Rahul proves Congress-ruled states gave more jobs than Telangana — K Kavitha

Challenging the Congress leader, BRS MLC Kavitha asked whether Rahul Gandhi would also 'resign from politics' if he couldn't prove her wrong.

BJP slams TMC MP Santanu Sen for remarks on Modi’s Tejas sortie. ‘Sack if integrity left in party’

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said that the TMC MP wishing the 'crashing of Tejas' would result in the death of an Air Force pilot and termed Sen's comment 'anti-forces'.

DMK MP gets flak from ally Congress for ‘eulogy’ to ‘honorable national leader Prabhakaran’

In interview to 'The Federal', DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian says Prabhakaran is a historical figure she wanted to dine with, adding that she wished to seek 'pardon' for Mullivaikal tragedy.

Stalin unveils life-size statue of VP Singh, with Akhilesh as ‘guest of honour’ — why now

The DMK’s celebration of V.P. Singh — whose government implemented Mandal Commission recommendations — comes amid calls from Oppn for caste census.

EC withdraws nod to KCR govt on disbursal under Rythu Bandhu scheme for MCC violation

In letter Monday, EC quoted Telangana Finance Minister Harish Rao's announcement of the time of disbursal under the scheme as violation of model code of conduct for this month's assembly polls.

In Telangana’s Mulugu, 2 women candidates with Maoist backgrounds brave ultras’ threats to seek votes

CPI(Maoist) has called for boycott in this constituency which borders Chhattisgarh. Villagers say fight primarily between sitting Congress MLA Anasuya Danasari & BRS' Bade Nagajyothi.

Congress, BJP called Kaleshwaram KCR’s ‘ATM, farmhouse project’. Why Telangana voters aren’t interested

BRS showcases KLIP as 'mammoth engineering marvel'. Farmers unimpressed as waters yet to soak new ayacut fields; canal works pending. Voters focus on issues like lack of govt jobs.

Celebration of past icons or caste outreach before polls? What’s behind Khattar’s Mahapurush scheme

Sant Mahapurush Samman Avam Vichar Prasar Yojna celebrates historical figures on their birth & death anniversaries. Haryana govt allocated Rs 10 crore for implementation of the scheme.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

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.