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Non-BJP ruled states oppose ‘Delhi remote control’ approach at 2nd conclave on draft UGC norms

At second national convention to oppose draft UGC regulations, Kerala’s ruling LDF and Congress-led opposition came together to voice disapproval of Centre’s move.

1995 cheating case filed by ‘arch nemesis’ returns to haunt Maharashtra minister Kokate

Mumbai: A court in Nashik Thursday sentenced Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate and his brother Sunil Kokate to two years’ imprisonment and a fine...

In 1st interview since resignation, caretaker CM Biren Singh says ‘no camps within Manipur BJP’

Caretaker CM N. Biren Singh says all BJP MLAs working to ensure peace, normalcy in Manipur; rules out possibility of legislators breaking away, floating own regional parties.

Why senior Haryana Congress leaders are abandoning ship ahead of municipal elections

Leaders like Ram Niwas Rara, Tarlochan Singh and Bishan Lal Saini are among those who have joined BJP. More than 30 local-level party leaders have also quit the party & joined BJP.

Delhi’s new CM Rekha Gupta’s rise from grassroots—ABVP leader, DUSU president, councillor

The first-time MLA was sworn in as Delhi CM today, making her the fourth woman CM of the capital after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi.

Post-Delhi loss, AAP begins ‘operation clean-up’ in Punjab. 52 cops dismissed in a day, 400 more on radar

Dismissed policemen were either facing charges of graft, gross misconduct or long absence from service. CM Mann has called for zero-tolerance policy, ‘clean up’ of police, bureaucracy.

Rekha Gupta, 1st-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, is BJP’s pick for Delhi chief minister

Former three-time municipal councilor Rekha Gupta is fourth woman to occupy office of Delhi chief minister after BJP’s Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit of the Congress and AAP’s Atishi.

How Shinde-led Sena went headhunting to fill party posts, even recruiting from rival parties

Shinde-led Shiv Sena revamps organisational structure, attracting members from rival parties through a formal selection process with interviews, scrutiny, and grassroots outreach.

Months after scrapping 9 new districts, Rajasthan’s BJP govt allocates Rs 1,000 crore for remaining 8

For almost two years, the new districts, which were created by the previous Congress govt, have been a logistical mess, most of them being run from mandis, hostels and schools.

As Congress & BJP demand ban on SFI over ragging row, Pinarayi asks, ‘What about RSS & KSU?’

Speaking at SFI’s 35th state conference, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says CPI(M) students' wing is tackling national issues & resisting saffronisation of education.

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Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.