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Chirag Paswan & Pashupati Paras’ LJP factions get new party names, symbols

EC had barred both the warring factions from using the name of LJP or its symbol 'bungalow' till the dispute between the two is settled by the poll panel.

Uttarakhand’s BJP govt accused of targeting Muslims as it flags ‘rising numbers of a community’

Last month, BJP govt in Uttarakhand asked local authorities to identify areas allegedly witnessing a spurt in population of a certain 'community'. Congress dubs it a poll ploy.

No allies, no understanding in Priyanka’s team — why UP Congress leaders are flocking to SP

Two of Congress’ prominent Bundelkhand leaders, Gayadeen Anuragi and Vinod Chaturvedi, joined SP last week. Nearly a dozen leaders have done the same over the past year.

Drama after deaths in Lakhimpur Kheri — how UP cops stopped opposition from reaching spot

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra & Akhilesh Yadav are among leaders detained for attempting to reach Lakhimpur Kheri, where nine people have died due to Sunday violence. 

Kanhaiya who? Why RJD will ignore ex-JNU student leader inducted by ally Congress

Kanhaiya Kumar joined Congress on 28 September in Delhi. He was earlier a member of CPI, and lost his maiden election from Begusarai in 2019.

Manohar Parrikar’s son wants BJP ticket in 2022 Goa polls, says dad’s legacy has to be honoured

Panaji candidature decision may not be easy for BJP. Atanasio Monserrate, who won the ex-CM's seat after his death in 2019, has since switched from Congress to BJP.

It’s back to square one in Punjab, Sidhu hammers away again on objections to AG, DGP

In a fresh tweet Sunday, Sidhu re-opened the discussion on the appointment of the advocate general and the director general of police, the twin issues which seemed to have been resolved following the Sidhu-Channi meeting mid-week.

Mamata Banerjee takes massive lead in Bhabanipur with 42,000 votes, BJP follows at 10,000

As of 1.30 pm Sunday, Trinamool's Congress had garnered 75.8% of vote share while Priyanka Tibrewal got 19.6%. CPM received 2.5% of votes.

Rajasthan govt will complete term, come back again after next elections, says CM Gehlot

Speaking at a programme at his residence Saturday, CM Gehlot said there was speculation about a leadership change in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh following a change of guard in Punjab.

Congress names Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel as senior observer for UP assembly polls

Chattisgarh CM Baghel had played a crucial role in the run up to the Assam assembly polls earlier this year, with his team carrying out extensive booth training of party workers.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

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.