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Opposition guarded as BJP welcomes ASI survey of Kashi temple and Gyanvapi mosque

Top Muslim leaders said they would challenge the Varanasi court order while AIMIM questions legality of order. Opposition parties such as SP, BSP and TMC have refused to comment.

Election Commission issues notice to Mamata Banerjee over remarks against CPF personnel

The EC said Banerjee's statements attempt to berate and vilify the personnel. Few days ago, EC had issued her a notice for allegedly appealing for votes along communal lines.

Same same, but little different — how Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign style compares with Rahul

Priyanka Gandhi has gone beyond UP for the first time, moving across Assam tea gardens and Kerala temples. It's an easy approach, say experts, but ultimately only votes can measure success.

Caste was never a big issue in Bengal politics. This assembly election has changed that

Banerjee sowed seeds of caste-based politics, starting with pursuing the Matua clan comprising Hindu refugees. Now BJP has promised them citizenship. Other SC/ST votes also being eyed.

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over fuel prices, says there should be ‘kharche pe charcha’

The Congress leader takes a swipe at PM Modi's 'Parikasha Pe Charcha' programme, compares filling fuel in a car to giving an examination.

Only ‘tareekh pe tareekh’, no salary, say workers at this Bengal factory as owner fights polls

The owner of Howrah’s Shalimar Steel firm is contesting on a TMC ticket. Labourers say they have stopped working as their salaries are due for eight months.

Another rift in Mulayam’s family as niece Sandhya Yadav switches to BJP for panchayat polls

Sandhya Yadav has been Mainpuri district panchayat president since 2016, representing the SP. But her husband joined BJP in 2019 and she has now followed suit.

BJP-led alliance will return to power with more seats in Assam, says Sarbananda Sonowal

The CM also said the 3-phase polling was peaceful and it reflected that his government was successful in restoring peace in Assam after decades of insurgency and violence.

Why BJP is still in a dilemma about ‘PM Modi’s Hanuman’ Chirag Paswan

Amit Shah had said LJP’s future as NDA member would be considered after assembly polls. More than 5 months later, JD(U) continues to humiliate Chirag, but BJP is quiet.

CRPF harassing voters in West Bengal at Amit Shah’s behest, alleges Mamata Banerjee

Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar district Wednesday, Banerjee accused personnel of the central force of molesting women and beating people during the ongoing assembly elections.

On Camera

Why ‘disgustingly well-read’ is a win for modern literacy

Like most social media trends, the 'disgustingly well-read' trend, too, is without a doubt problematic, performative, and for some, perfunctory

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.