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Will ensure justice in 2015 sacrilege case, says Punjab CM Charanjit Channi

Speaking to the media Wednesday, Channi said that every religion will be respected in Punjab. He was accompanied by his two deputies and PCC chief Navjot Sidhu to Golden Temple.

Sunil Jakhar, Punjab leader from political dynasty that ‘doesn’t come up in everyday conversation’

Congress' Sunil Jakhar, 67, emerged as a dark horse as CM candidate when Amarinder Singh resigned. Had he made the cut, Jakhar would've been Punjab's first Hindu CM since state reorganisation in 1966.

Uma Bharti issues ultimatum on alcohol ban in MP. Signal is to BJP high command

BJP leaders say while the call for prohibition is a good thing for society, Uma Bharti’s threat of agitation is the only way for her to find a path out of her self-imposed political exile.

After university in a Jat reformer’s name, Yogi to unveil ‘Gurjar’ icon Mihira Bhoja’s statue

The UP CM will unveil a 15-foot statue of the 9th century king on the campus of Mihir Bhoj PG College in Dadri, in what is being seen as a political move ahead of polls.

From Modi to Patel, 4 CMs have ruled Gujarat, but this ex-IAS officer is a constant in CMO

Retired IAS officer Kuniyil Kailashnathan has been appointed chief principal secretary to new Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, his 7th extension since he retired in 2013. 

‘Bad people management, factionalism’ — why Dilip Ghosh lost post of Bengal BJP head

While BJP leaders say Dilip Ghosh was instrumental in party’s 2019 outing in Bengal, his ‘inability’ to work with party members is seen as a factor in exodus it’s grappling with.

Uttarakhand’s Congress face Harish Rawat hints at pulling out of CM race in 2022

Having been instrumental in ensuring a Dalit CM in Punjab, Harish Rawat says he wants a Dalit CM in his home state of Uttarakhand too. 

New Rajasthan govt law triggers political furore, BJP accuses it of promoting child marriage

Several BJP leaders call amendment a direct violation of the law against child marriages, but govt says it’s only a ‘technical’ change to an existing law.

BJP beats Uddhav govt with law & order stick again, for stopping Kirit Somaiya’s Kolhapur visit

Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya has accused Maharashtra minister Hassan Mushrif of graft, and was going to Kolhapur to register a complaint when police stopped him.

Was never in CM race, but refused deputy CM chair: Punjab Congress ex-chief Sunil Jakhar

Former MP Sunil Jakhar says Congress needs unity, in the wake of Captain Amarinder Singh’s resignation as CM and the battle that led to Charanjit Channi’s appointment.

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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.