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‘Standing like a wall’: PM Modi vows to protect interests of farmers in Independence Day speech 

New Delhi: Amid the American tariff hike, PM Narendra Modi in his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech reiterated that India will not compromise on...

Payback time for TDP: Naidu’s party breaches Jagan’s Pulivendula, YSRCP candidate loses deposit

YSRCP’s charges of 'large-scale bogus voting, murder of democracy' in Pulivendula same as those levelled by Naidu 4 years ago when YSRCP had penetrated his bastion, Kuppam.

Politics marked by paradoxes: Anatomy of BJP’s ‘Jat dilemma’

New Delhi: Days after Satya Pal Malik, the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir passed away, a Sarva Khap Panchayat was held at Charkhi...

When SC stepped in, summoned EVMs & reversed outcome of a panchayat poll in Haryana’s Panipat

In a first, Supreme Court ordered vote recount on its premises. It then reversed initial outcome of election of sarpanch of Buana Lakhu panchayat in Haryana’s Panipat.

Kerala’s ‘CSR party’ Twenty20 is eyeing expansion, plans to contest 55 civic bodies

Started as a CSR initiative of company in 2013, Twenty20 made a surprise entry in politics 2 years later with local body polls & won Kizhakkambalam Grama Panchayat in Ernakulam.

Why Farhan Akhtar’s 1962 war drama ‘120 Bahadur’ is facing heat from BJP and Yadavs—a teaser

All India Yadav Mahasabha & BJP leaders from Haryana, Rajasthan allege the war drama downplays the role of 114 Ahir soldiers who sacrificed their lives at icy heights in 1962.

Bihar SIR: SC directs ECI to publish list of 65 lakh voters struck off from draft electoral roll

SC has directed ECI to upload details of such voters, with reasons for exclusion, and advertise the action in newspapers and through broadcast on Doordarshan and radio channels.

EC slams ‘vote theft’ claims as ‘direct attack’ on voters, reiterates demand for affidavit

The poll body said Congress’ use of ‘dirty phrases’ like ‘vote chori’ creates a ‘false narrative’ and is an ‘assault’ on the integrity of lakhs of election staff.

Centre’s approval of new chip plant in Andhra has Telangana seething—’baffling display of bias’

Telangana minister says state has offered land, subsidies & investor commitment for a semiconductor unit, while no land has been allotted & groundwork remains incomplete in Andhra Pradesh.

‘Some leaders see politics in everything’—Delhi minister takes swipe at Rahul’s stand on stray dogs

In a conversation with ThePrint, BJP’s Ashish Sood also hit out at the previous AAP govt over delays in implementing NEP & accused it of politicising education and dismantling systems.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.