Last week's Tirupati stampede, which resulted in deaths of six devotees, has revived criticism of decision to extend Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateshwara temple to 10 days.
Shiv Sena (UBT) says that its decision to contest independently will not impact MVA’s future. However, it continues to trade barbs with Congress & interact closely with the BJP.
When Congress high command appointed Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM in 2023, there was a mutual agreement that Siddaramaiah would step aside for his deputy after two and a half years.
NTK alleges that officer has been targeting it because of ideological differences & alleged 'birth hate'. Varun Kumar accuses Seeman of making caste-based derogatory comments.
Most SKM members were so far avoiding protests by Dallewal & Sarwan Singh Pandher's Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Move comes after SKM concluded ‘lack of unity was hurting talks with Centre’.
Akali Dal accepts Sukhbir's resignation, weeks after he offered to step down amid attacks from within party & being declared 'sinner' by Akal Takht. New chief to be chosen by 1 March.
Delhi unit chief Devendra Yadav plays down matter, says party is taking her work to every house. Delhi unit is focusing on guarantees so that people vote for Congress, he adds.
Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP holds N Chandrababu Naidu's govt responsible for 'administrative failure, loss of lives in Tirupati stampede', calls it a 'black day in TTD history'.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
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.
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