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MSP was there, is there & will remain in future, says PM Modi in appeal to farmers

The PM also hit out at those behind the protests, saying a new 'breed' of agitators who cannot live without an agitation, has emerged and the country should be beware of them.

‘Will serve as CM for 10 yrs’ — KCR denies KTR succession buzz, ‘warns’ party against rumours

In past couple of months, KCR’s son KTR has been seen leading charge at many events, like Covid vaccine rollout, and many TRS leaders have fuelled speculation about his ascent as CM.

Bengal above national average on social indices, but fiscally stressed — 15th finance panel

Mamata's West Bengal beats some BJP-ruled such as Gujarat & MP on human development, but has high interest burden and low investments.

Made no promise to Uddhav Thackeray on CM post before 2019 Maharashtra polls: Amit Shah

The Home Minister said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra is like an auto-rickshaw whose three wheels were pulling in three different directions.

Delhi BJP declares candidates for bypolls to 5 municipal seats

Shalimar Bagh and Rohini-C under NDMC, and Trilokpuri, Kalyanpuri and Chauhan Bangar under EDMC will go to bypolls on 28 Feb.

70 lakh Bengal farmers will get PM-Kisan grants with arrears if BJP wins polls — Modi at Haldia

Modi inaugurates 3 petroleum & road infrastructure projects in Bengal, pitches for revival of industry, says Mamata govt is ‘reincarnation of Left’.

Modi should host farmers at home, offer tea like he did to Barack Obama in 2015, says Owaisi

Campaigning for upcoming civic polls in Gujarat, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said Modi, who has claimed to have risen from poverty, should understand the plight of farmers.

Multiple rail projects shelved in Bengal, state deprived of funds, says Derek O’Brien

The TMC MP alleged that BJP states benefitted at the expense of the rest of India, citing examples of the bullet train project and the broad gauge in Surendranagar in Rajkot.

Poll result for District Development Councils chairpersons no surprise, says Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, led by Altaf Bukhari, won two of the three chairperson posts for which the polls were held in the first phase.

AIADMK alleges Sasikala camp is ‘conspiring’ to unleash violence, lodges police complaint

While AIADMK said ‘intimidatory’ remarks have been made by Sasikala's nephew Dhinakaran and his supporters, the latter dismissed the allegation as defamatory.

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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.