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Modi is top leader of country and BJP, says Sanjay Raut

The Shiv Sena leader was responding to a question on whether he felt Modi's popularity is on a downslide days after a meeting between Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and PM Modi.

Cadre ‘ghar-wapsi’, infighting, bickering: What BJP is tackling in Bengal month after polls

In BJP’s first formal organisational meeting after poll loss, the state leadership came under attack. There is also serious concern about cadre’s return to TMC fold too.

Upset Ajit Pawar demands to be marked on all govt resolutions, circulars sent to CM Thackeray

After Ajit Pawar’s office complained, the state’s administration dept has now asked all departments to mark their resolutions, notifications & circulars to the deputy CM.

With Jitin Prasada, BJP will look to calm Brahmin anger against Yogi govt in UP

Congress leader Jitin Prasada Wednesday joined the ruling BJP in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi.

Jitin Prasada needs BJP, and BJP needs him. The switch was always on the cards

The BJP’s been looking for a credible Brahmin face in UP and Prasada a space to grow. It was like a made-for-each-other scenario

Jitin Prasada, former Rahul Gandhi aide, joins BJP ahead of 2022 UP assembly election

The 47-year-old leader, who was the Congress's Brahmin face in UP, said the BJP is the only party working towards nation-building.

Suvendu Adhikari meets Amit Shah, JP Nadda in Delhi, might call on PM Modi Wednesday

Adhikari's meeting with the BJP top brass comes days after his presence during a Modi-Banerjee meet to review the damage caused by Cyclone Yaas had irked the TMC leader.

Akhilesh Yadav makes U-turn, agrees to get vaccinated months after refusing ‘BJP vaccine’

The SP chief welcomed Modi govt's decision to provide free vaccines to states for all above 18 years starting 21 June, and also appealed to people to get vaccinated.

Implement Maratha quota, scrap 50% reservation cap, Thackeray govt asks Modi at Delhi meet

In a meeting with PM Modi Tuesday, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Cabinet Minister Ashok Chavan put forth a charter of 12 demands.

Attacked by RSS, BJP leaders for ‘anti-Hindu’ tweets, Shivraj’s new OSD says won’t accept post

BJP, RSS leaders, supporters had started a Twitter campaign asking CM Shivraj Chouhan to remove Tushar Panchal as OSD, citing Panchal's past 'anti-Hindu' & anti-Modi tweets.

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.