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Modak, Bengal Bhavan, Manna Dey — Raut reveals what Aaditya, Mamata discussed in Mumbai

In his weekly column in Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece Saamana, Sanjay Raut has also written that Mamata called on youngsters to take over the reins of politics.  

Priyanka Chaturvedi steps down as Sansad TV anchor, days after Rajya Sabha suspension

In letter to RS chairman, the Shiv Sena leader said she was unwilling to continue taking space on channel when her ‘primary oath to the Constitution was being denied’.

Ahead of Punjab poll, Sidhu protests outside Kejriwal’s house, takes up Delhi teachers’ cause

Punjab Congress chief says AAP government broke promises of equal wages for contractual teachers, job creation, criticises ‘increased vacancies’ filled up by ‘contract model’.

In 2 yrs, Aaditya Thackeray brought glamour to low-key departments, but remains in dad’s shadow

Political observers say Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray is caught up with conferences, consulates & celebrities, but is silent on critical issues, won’t mingle with masses.

As Nitish govt recirculates 70-year-old temple tax provision, BJP questions why only temples

Last week, Bihar board reminded temples to be registered under it & pay it 4% tax on annual income. State govt also announced 30,000 acres of temple land will be made public property.

Congress did nothing to strengthen Uttarakhand border, hills are fortresses of security: Modi

The PM highlighted his government’s investments in infrastructure while attacking the Congress in a speech in Dehradun ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls.

BJP in talks with Amarinder, SAD’s Dhindsa to forge alliance in Punjab, says Amit Shah

During the keynote address at the HT Leadership Summit, Shah ruled out the possibility of farmer protests impacting Punjab and UP polls & said the elections will now be fought on merit.

Mamata biopic, possible party name change, TMC aims for ‘national appeal’ ahead of 2024 polls

The party's plans are in keeping with its recent attempts to expand its reach beyond Bengal and present itself as among the main opposition to the BJP at the centre.

Shiv Sena slams Mamata’s ‘no UPA’ remark, bats for Opposition alliance with Congress

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Sena also warned Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to clarify what they plan to do about the UPA and who will lead it.

‘Kaale angrez, fake Kejriwal’ — gloves off as Channi & Delhi CM bid to be Punjab’s real aam aadmi

Charanjit Singh Channi & Arvind Kejriwal both have eyes set on common man votebank for 2022. From a 'contest' on poll promises to personal attacks, nothing is off limits.

On Camera

Dear Ralph Lauren, my DU college aesthetic is not your costume

What is truly confounding about Ralph Lauren’s bastardisation of the Bandhani into a printed tie-dye is the price tag—Rs 44,800.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.