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‘Creating fear,’ BJP slams Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Godhra-like’ remark on Ram Temple opening

Senior leaders pointed out that his father and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray was a temple enthusiast and had ‘blessed’ the movement.

Gujarat BJP ‘pamphlet’ plot thickens after Vaghela exit, removal of CMO official, 5th since May 2022

Parimal Shah became 5th official to be removed from CMO. His exit was preceded by claims of his 'link' with 'pamphlets' believed to have led to state BJP gen secy Vaghela's resignation.

Tomar vs Scindia, Chouhan vs VD Sharma — MP BJP rife with rivalries & CM contenders as polls near

There are growing differences in Madhya Pradesh BJP, while high command is considering promoting fresh faces and looking beyond CM Chouhan to lead party in state, it is learnt.

‘Nothing Hindu about BJP…they will do anything to protect caste structure’ — Rahul in Paris

Addressing students at Sciences Po university Friday, Congress MP said INDIA bloc will focus on inequality, strengthening backward communities and challenging idea of caste system.

After arrest, TDP chief Naidu receives support from sister-in-law & Andhra BJP chief Purandeswari

In the past, N Chandrababu Naidu's relationship with Daggubati Purandeswari has been unfriendly. Her post on X comes at a time when TDP is vying to get back into the BJP-led NDA fold.

INDIA disunity, TIPRA’s mixed signals — how BJP won 88% vote in Tripura’s Muslim-dominated Boxanagar

Tripura Congress didn't field candidate in Boxanagar & its 2-time MLA defected to BJP in run up to 5 September bypoll. TIPRA chief said CPI(M)'s campaign left much to be desired.

The ‘Rs 3,300-cr govt deal & skill development project’ behind Andhra ex-CM Chandrababu’s arrest

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested Saturday in an alleged scam dating back to his tenure as CM. TDP has called the arrest ‘illegal’ & ‘undemocratic’.

Eight consecutive bypoll losses since 2021 — what’s behind BJP’s downslide in Bengal

Post impressive performance in 2021 assembly polls, it has all gone downhill for Bengal BJP. It saw sharp decline in vote share in July panchayat polls, and has now lost Dhupguri to TMC.

Mizoram CM recalls days as rebel leader, calls state ‘one of the most peaceful’ in world

Speaking at Mizo Students' Union general conference, Mizo National Front leader said his state offers a refuge to those who have fled Myanmar, Bangladesh & Manipur owing to political turmoil.

JD(S) says ‘no discussion on seat sharing’ a day after BJP’s Yediyurappa says ‘4 seats finalised’

JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy denies talks of seat sharing 'or anything' with BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Analysts say in case an alliance is forged, BJP stands to gain more from it.

On Camera

I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.