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Ministers questioned on Covid work, gaps in govt schemes at PM Modi’s ‘feedback session’

PM holds 'zero hour' with ministers & senior BJP leaders to review Covid management, govt initiatives and prepare for future challenges as party readies for upcoming elections.

5 LJP MPs join hands to oust Chirag Paswan as party leader in Lok Sabha

The rebel group has long been unhappy with Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan's style of functioning, sources said, adding the MPs may back JD(U) in the coming days.

Congress needs widespread reforms to show it’s viable BJP alternative, says Kapil Sibal

In interview with PTI, 'G-23' leader Sibal says he hopes Congress organisational polls, recently postponed in the wake of Covid-19, will happen sooner than later.

Left parties to hold 15-day protest against rising prices of fuel, essential commodities, drugs

In joint statement, parties say 16-30 June protest will also demand control of prices of essential commodities, and Rs 7,500 per month direct cash transfer to families not in income tax-paying bracket.

Asked Google for emails sent between PDP’s Waheed Parra & Pakistan-based terrorists: J&K Police

In chargesheet, J&K Police says there is prima facie evidence 'sufficient to launch prosecution' against Parra for establishing nexus with terrorists to seek their backing for his political gains.

Even Ambedkar would be slandered as ‘pro-Pakistan’, Mehbooba slams BJP over Article 370

Mufti's remarks come amidst growing criticism of Digvijaya Singh over his purported comments that Congress would "relook" BJP's decision on Article 370 if party came to power.

Rajasthan Congress MLA claims ‘legislators’ phones being tapped’, says not sure of govt role

Similar allegations had surfaced in Rajasthan last year when Sachin Pilot and 18 Congress MLAs rebelled against CM Ashok Gehlot.

Shiv Sena was treated as ‘slaves’ in coalition govt with BJP, says Sanjay Raut

Raut’s remarks came days after Maharashtra CM & Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray met PM Modi in Delhi, setting off speculation in the state.

Rumblings surface within Bihar NDA as Nitish’s JD(U) upset with BJP’s ‘communal’ politics

The war of words over madrasa blast, & BJP's recent remarks on attack on Dalits and alleged forced conversion are signs that all is not well within the ruling alliance.

‘Not just a party of Jats,’ how the SAD hopes to rebrand itself with BSP alliance

The alliance's revival comes at a time when SAD is facing a backlash among Sikh farm workers in Punjab and the Mayawati-led BSP is fighting for survival in UP.

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.