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Congress’ Nana Patole wants to fight solo in Maharashtra, but data says it’s not a good idea

Analysis of election results for Lok Sabha, assembly and civic bodies of five key cities in Maharashtra shows that Congress’ performance has been increasingly dull in the state.

Linking Kumbh to second wave of Covid is against India & Hindutva: Ex-Uttarakhand CM Rawat

In an interview with ThePrint, Tirath Singh Rawat, who was forced to resign as Uttarakhand CM since he was not an MLA, also says he would've won the by-polls if they were held.

Pegasus spyware scandal worse than Watergate, people should protest against it, says Mamata

The West Bengal CM said it was PM Modi's duty to make a statement when such a 'big scandal' occurs instead trying to gag the voice of Dainik Bhaskar over its reportage.

TMC MPs tear papers as Ashwini Vaishnaw reads statement on Pegasus ‘spying’ in Rajya Sabha

IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said similar claims of snooping in the past have been made that were denied by all parties, including the Supreme court as they had no 'factual basis'.

In Parliament, Congress shifts gears from Pegasus to farmers with eye on Punjab, UP polls

The Congress, which has been targeting Modi govt over the Pegasus 'hacking' controversy, has changed strategy given that farmers are now protesting at Jantar Mantar.

Why power of padayatra is fading in Telugu politics from YSR’s days of ‘charm & showmanship’

A bunch of padayatras have been planned in Telangana & Andhra in the coming months — by BJP Telangana chief Bandi Sanjay, state Congress chief Revanth Reddy and Y.S. Sharmila, Jagan’s sister.

Lingayat seers mount show of strength for community man Yediyurappa as ouster rumour takes off

The show of strength will likely help Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa increase his bargaining power over the choice of his successor and 'ensure a good deal for his son'. 

‘I was also snooped on’, Mamata claims as she urges SC to order probe into Pegasus hackings

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls upon Opposition leaders to form a front to fight Modi-Shah 'without wasting time', says people won't forgive us.

Modi govt ‘hiding its fault’ over deaths due to oxygen shortage, says Manish Sisodia

The Delhi Deputy CM also alleged that Centre's mismanagement and change in oxygen distribution policy after 13 April led to disaster across the country during second Covid wave.

‘Every nation has citizen data’ — Mohan Bhagwat bats for NRC, says nothing to do with Muslims

Speaking at a book launch in Guwahati, Bhagwat also said that citizenship laws will provide protection to persecuted minorities in neighbouring countries.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

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.