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Stop spending on ‘PR & unnecessary projects’, focus on oxygen, vaccines — Rahul Gandhi to Modi govt

Gandhi's remarks come a day after he questioned the government's priority in going ahead with the Central Vista project in the midst of the pandemic crisis.

Kejriwal draws flak for broadcasting ‘private conversation’ from PM Modi meeting with states

The Delhi Chief Minister's Office said it regrets the incident but underlined that the central govt never sent any instruction stating such interaction cannot be shared live.

Sidhu now takes direct jibe at CM on desecration probe quashing, says AG made ‘scapegoat’

Sidhu has been indirectly lobbing potshots at CM, who also holds home portfolio, since the investigation was quashed by HC, accusing his govt of not defending case strongly.

Centre’s 18+ vaccine policy unfair to states: Punjab’s Amarinder Singh demands funding

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh expresses concern over 'lack of clarity' on quantity of vaccines Centre will make available after 1 May and how manufacturers will regulate supplies.

‘Mahamanav, warrior’ — how BJP leaders describe PM Modi for Covid effort as his govt faces flak

The glowing praise comes at a time when Modi govt is drawing criticism for becoming complacent during the let-up in the pandemic after the first wave.

EC rules out change in Bengal poll dates, says not feasible to club remaining phases

Referring to concerns raised by TMC MP Derek O'Brien, the EC said it has limited the campaign period between 7 pm -10 am and extended the silence period to 72 hours.

Punjab Congress leaders attack CM Amarinder’s top lawyer over ‘weak defence’ in desecration case

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Partap Singh Bajwa and estranged party MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu have launched an attack on advocate general Atul Nanda over the adverse HC order.

Delhi govt ‘looted’ oxygen tanker going from Panipat to Faridabad, alleges Anil Vij

Haryana minister Anil Vij said that all oxygen tankers will move with a police escort so that such incidents do not happen in the future.

Govt’s vaccine strategy is like demonetisation, will make common people suffer: Rahul Gandhi

The common people will stand in queues, will suffer loss of wealth, health and life and in the end only a few big industrialists will benefit, Gandhi added.

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, says Centre’s vaccine policy appears hollow, without substance

Banerjee pointed out that the govt's move to open up vaccination for all above 18, did not address issues like quality, efficacy, and stable supply of required number of doses.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

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.