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Congress takes a leaf out of BJP’s playbook, seeks to change Punjab’s Captain

Party has called a meeting of all its MLAs in Punjab, scheduled for 5 pm today, in which Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is expected to be replaced.

CPM target of Tripura violence but BJP only following Communist strategy: Pradyot Debbarma

In interview with ThePrint, TIPRA chairman Pradyot Debbarma said his outfit now has a settled vote-bank and will ally with whoever backs his demand for a state for Tripura tribals. 

Delhi BJP inaugurates 3 crematory furnaces on PM Modi’s birthday, Congress takes Covid jibe 

Congress says given the loss of life due to Covid this year, crematoriums and burial grounds across the country should say ‘Thank you Modiji’. 

Sukhbir, Harsimrat Badal detained during Akali Dal’s protest against farm laws in Delhi

The protest, which led to clogging of traffic in the national capital, was carried out to mark a year since the three contentious farm laws were passed.

‘Hold Tharoor in highest regard’ says Telangana Congress chief, day after calling him a donkey

Revanth Reddy apologised to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor after facing flak for his ‘donkey’ remark. Tharoor had praised Telangana CM KCR’s son and IT minister KT Rama Rao.

Five boxes BJP leaders need to tick to become a chief minister in Modi-Shah era

A look at the background of 22 CMs who occupied the coveted chair under Modi-Shah's watch throws up common elements. ThePrint analyses the 5 boxes leaders need to tick to become CM.

Former IPS officer, diplomat, activist, philanthropist — AAP’s hunt for its Punjab CM face

While party chief Arvind Kejriwal is reluctant to choose Bhagwant Mann, AAP's most visible face in Punjab, those the party wants don't seem interested in politics or AAP.

No deputy CM in new Gujarat govt, CM Bhupendra Patel keeps home ministry

CM Patel will also hold the charge of General Administration Department, Information and Broadcast, Capital Projects, Urban Development among others, an official release said.

Modi govt, BJP prepare to set vaccination record to mark PM’s birthday tomorrow

Health Minister Mandaviya asks people to come forward and get vaccinated as ‘gift’ for PM Modi, BJP directs state units to mobilise workers at the polling booth level for drive.

Gujarat’s ‘Operation Clean’: No minister from Rupani cabinet in CM Patel’s new govt

According to Gujarat BJP leaders, the move was initiated to bring in fresh energy into the administration ahead of 2022 elections and to beat chances of anti-incumbency.

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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.