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AAP, Akali Dal leaders object to ‘unfair’ farmers’ appeal to put Punjab poll campaign on hold

Campaigning for 2022 Punjab polls is expected to intensify before kharif harvest season next month, but farmers have requested it be suspended till polls are announced, to ensure focus on farm laws agitation.

Gujarat’s new chief minister must be popular & acceptable to all, says Deputy CM Nitin Patel

Patel said that the national leadership will decide on the name of the new chief minister, as per the opinions gathered from the MLAs and senior Gujarat BJP leaders.

Shiv Sena will contest UP, Goa assembly polls next year, says Sanjay Raut

The Shiv Sena MP said that the party will field candidates in 80 to 100 seats in UP, while it will contest about 20 seats in the Goa Assembly irrespective of 'success or failure'.

BJP calls legislative meet to decide next Gujarat CM after Vijay Rupani’s resignation

Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Prahlad Joshi have been appointed as central observers for the legislature meeting to elect the new CM, Gujarat BJP spokesperson said.

Media criticised Manmohan Singh during 26/11, didn’t question Modi on Pulwama: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing the NSUI national executive meeting Saturday, Gandhi said the BJP-led central govt has sold everything in seven years that Congress built over the course of 70 years.

Covid handling, AAP challenge — what led to Rupani’s exit & who could be next Gujarat CM

BJP's lack of confidence in Rupani delivering Gujarat in next state polls speculated to be reason behind his resignation. Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya a strong contender for CM.

To attain inclusive ideals, role of women must increase in judiciary, says President Kovind

Presence of 4 women judges in SC is the highest ever, Kovind said. He added that these appointments have paved the way for a woman Chief Justice in the future.

Priyanka Gandhi holds review meeting with party leaders in UP

In a statement, the party said deliberations were held on the poll strategy for western UP. The farmers' protest over the three agri laws also came up for discussions.

Kejriwal urges party leaders to not harbour desire for posts & tickets to contest polls

Kejriwal said he did not wish people to recognise AAP as a party like BJP or Congress, and asked partymen to prove their worth by working for the society and the country.

Farm loan waiver, free electricity, jobs for youth — Congress to make ‘promises’ in UP yatra

The two-week ‘Congress Pratigya Yatra’ will start in the last week of this month. Party’s UP in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lead the charge.

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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.

War at machine speed: How AI became a decisive force in US-Israel conflict with Iran

The core of the US military’s AI deployment in Iran is a system called the Maven Smart System, built by software company Palantir Technologies.

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.