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‘Personal beyond political’: Why Mamata attended Oppn meet convened by Sonia but missed Rahul’s

The relationship between West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Congress president dates back to the 1980s and the affection Rajiv Gandhi had for Banerjee.

RLD to prepare manifesto for UP in next 2 months, protesting Ghazipur farmers to have say 

The Rashtriya Lok Dal is looking to put out its manifesto earlier than usual, as part of its strategy to pre-empt ‘any polarisation attempts by the BJP’.

‘Rise above compulsions, set aside personal interests’: Oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

At a virtual meeting attended by 19 parties, opposition leaders also agreed that pressure should be put on the Modi government to carry out a caste census.

Despite compulsion, time has come to rise for nation, says Sonia Gandhi at all-party meet

Gandhi urged 19 opposition parties to systemically plan for the 2024 polls. The virtual meet was also attended by Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray and MK Stalin.

Why was PM Modi missing during OBC debate, Derek O’Brien asks about Parliament session

The TMC MP, in a video, asked 9 questions to PM Modi & his cabinet ministers, claiming the opposition was 'not allowed' to hold discussions on Pegasus and farm laws in the Parliament.

With you at every step, won’t let anyone obstruct development in state, Uddhav tells Gadkari

At an event Friday where both Uddhav Thackeray and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were present, the chief minister said his government will not allow any obstacles in public work.

Amarinder Singh, Navjot Sidhu form strategic policy group for coordination with govt

The ten-member policy group will also expedite the implementation of various government programs and has been seen as a sign of thaw between Singh and Sidhu amid an ongoing tussle.

BJP leaders raise pitch for ‘upper caste panel’ days after OBC bill gets Parliament approval

BJP leaders welcome steps for OBC, SC and ST communities, but say general category is being neglected and a commission should be formed to address their complaints and grievances.

Lalu & sons again — Tej Pratap furious at aide’s removal, makes veiled attack on Tejashwi

Lalu Yadav’s older son Tej Pratap Yadav also hit out at RJD state president Jagdanand Singh, saying he doesn’t consider him as his leader. 

Yogi govt takes notes from SP 2012, promises tablets/phones to 1 cr students ahead of UP polls

In 2012 assembly polls, SP’s promise to distribute free laptops to students graduating from Class 12 was seen as a key factor behind the party’s victory.

On Camera

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.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.