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Amit Shah cautioned me against joining politics but I didn’t listen, ex-IAS officer says 

O.P. Choudhary, the first IAS officer from Chhattisgarh, says he has no regrets even though he lost his maiden election from the Kharsia seat in 2018. 

Day of the dynasts in Bihar — Tejashwi gets dad Lalu’s approval as Chirag ‘shows up’ uncle

Monday marked the first birth anniversary of Ram Vilas Paswan since his death in October 2020, and 25th foundation day of RJD, bringing a frenzy of political activity in Bihar.

12 BJP MLAs suspended for a year for misbehaviour after ruckus in Maharashtra Assembly

They were accused of misbehaving with presiding officer Bhaskar Jadhav in the Speaker's chamber. Devendra Fadnavis denied the allegations and termed Jadhav's account as 'one-sided'.

Disappointed at outcome of PM Modi’s all-party meet on J&K, says Gupkar Alliance

Speaking about the lack of confidence building measures, Alliance spokesperson M Y Tarigami said that it would have initiated the process of reaching out to the people of J&K.

Pranab Mukherjee’s ex-MP son Abhijit set to quit Congress and join Trinamool today

Abhijit Mukherjee, who first became an MP in 2012 from his father’s seat in Bengal, had met Mamata’s nephew and Trinamool general secretary Abhishek in June. 

Start with PM Modi, remove BJP leaders who harassed Muslims — Digvijaya Singh to Bhagwat

The Congress leader was responding to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech Sunday in which he said those asking Muslims to leave the country cannot call themselves Hindus.

Centre should take cognisance of alleged ‘corruption’ in Rafale deal, says Mayawati

The BSP chief also said the allegations of commission in defence deals and its investigation are not new, It is an old burning issue since the time of the Congress government.

Mayawati is sparing no one, not former ally SP or BJP. Come 2022, she wants BSP as ‘the’ choice

Mayawati has been hitting out at BJP and SP this past week, making it clear BSP will go it alone in next year's UP polls. The election is her chance to prove she's still politically relevant.

Not good when Congress accuses others of jeopardising national security: BJP on Rafale deal

The BJP sought to know why Congress government did not procure the fighter planes for 10 years despite a depleted squadron strength of the Indian Air Force.

Views of Congress workers, organisation will be important for UP polls, says Priyanka Gandhi

In a statement Sunday, Priyanka Gandhi urged Congress workers to stage a protest against the BJP govt in UP over inflation, unemployment, and the continuous increase in fuel prices.

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.