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‘Murdering democracy’ vs ‘crime is a crime’ — opposition, BJP spar over Disha Ravi arrest

The opposition Monday accused the govt of 'murdering democracy' by using force against a 21-year-old, while BJP defended the action, saying a crime is a crime no matter the age.

Alliance with AIUDF not wrong, party not communal, says Assam Congress chief

Ripun Bora criticised the BJP for it's attack on the alliance, saying it had in the past aligned with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, and hence couldn't question Congress.

Jat farmers in 18 UP districts have ‘left’ BJP, claims ex-ally Om Prakash Rajbhar

The SBSP chief and ex-UP minister said BJP has now turned its focus towards eastern UP, which has sizable Rajbhar voters, because it is eyeing the panchayat and assembly elections.

Won’t implement CAA under any circumstance if voted to power in Assam, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi made the comment while addressing his first public rally in Assam ahead of the assembly elections due in March-April.

I am an extremist in protecting Indian & Assamese culture, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Accusing AIUDF chief and MP Badruddin Ajmal of taking money from fundamentalist organisations, Sarma said this was probably the most dangerous phase of Assam politics.

After Modi, Sitharaman bats for private sector, says BJP always believed in Indian businesses

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tears into Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha speech, says Congress' belief in a democratically elected parliamentary system is over.

How new Vijayanagara could resurrect mining baron Janardhana Reddy’s political career

The district of Ballari — home turf of the powerful Reddy brothers Janardhana, Somashekara and Karunakara — was bifurcated this week to form Karnataka’s 31st district, Vijayanagara.

Trinamool didn’t see it coming but ‘suffocated’ Dinesh Trivedi had many reasons to quit

Trinamool Congress disputes Dinesh Trivedi’s claims of being ‘suffocated’, says he never approached party to sort out any differences. BJP says welcome to join us. 

‘Loyalist, self-made’ — Why Congress picked Kharge as Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha

Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge, the former 9-term MLA, has been favoured by the party high command time and again, often at the cost of other senior leaders.

Samajwadi Party MP Sukhram Singh Yadav demands action against Twitter for account suspension

Addressing the Rajya Sabha Friday, Samajwadi Party MP Chaudhary Sukhram Singh Yadav said that his Twitter account has been 'withdrawn and blocked' despite no complaints as such.

On Camera

Blue, bold, and brutal—the Verditer flycatcher kills its enemies with kindness

Classified as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN, the resilient Verditer flycatcher maintains a strong presence from the Himalayas to the southern reaches of India.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

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.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

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.

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.