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‘Rahul depressed he isn’t PM’ — BJP hits back at attack on Modi for ‘ceding’ Indian territory

Union minister and BJP leader Pralhad Josh alleged Rahul Gandhi's 'utterances' are based on far-fetched presumptions and create 'serious doubts on his mental health'.

‘Nothing in Union Budget for common man’ — Opposition parties attack govt in Rajya Sabha

Congress, BSP, AAP and Left leaders questioned the model of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and asked if it meant surrendering everything to the capitalists.

‘Feeling suffocated’ — Trinamool MP Dinesh Trivedi resigns from Rajya Sabha, could quit party

There is strong speculation that Dinesh Trivedi could join the BJP. There is no official confirmation from Trinamool on his resignation yet.

Mallikarjun Kharge succeeds Ghulam Nabi Azad as leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha

Kharge, a Dalit leader from Karnataka, was the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2019.

Govt claimed it held discussions on farm laws but RTI reply shows no record, says TMC leader

TMC's Sukhendu Ray said if farmers remain angry, it will have an impact on the economy. He also asked BJP if it will achieve its election promise of doubling farmers' income by 2022.

CAA to be implemented for refugees, Matua community after Covid vaccine drive — Amit Shah

Accusing opposition parties of misleading minorities about CAA, Amit Shah Thursday said its implementation will not impact the citizenship status of Indian minorities.

Rahul Gandhi resurrects ‘hum do, hamare do’ slogan to attack Modi govt on farm laws

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha said he won't speak on the Budget and will only talk about what he thinks are the ‘content and intent’ of the 3 farm laws.

Raj Bhavan’s fault, says Thackeray govt after Governor is forced off govt plane, BJP attack

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's office alleges that Thackeray-led MVA govt didn't grant permission for using a govt plane. CMO, however, denies this & added it has taken serious note of the issue.

Budget is only for 1% of population that controls 73% of wealth — Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha

Outrightly rejecting the budget for 2021-22, the senior Congress leader said that it is ‘for the rich, of the rich and by the rich’.

No peace & tranquillity if there’s no status quo ante at LAC with China, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader's remarks come after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Rajya Sabha that India has not conceded anything in the sustained talks with China.

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.