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BJP urges EC to give central observers final say over deployment of forces in Bengal polls

The BJP delegation also talked about the possible misuse of the provision that allows people with disability and voters above 80 to cast their votes by postal ballots.

How Nitish is bargaining hard with BJP over both Bihar and Union cabinet expansions

JD(U) has demanded two berths in the Union cabinet & as many MoS positions. In 2019, Nitish had rejected BJP’s offer of ‘symbolic representation’ in the Union cabinet.

Kapil Sibal donated Rs 3 cr to Congress in 2019-20, Sonia Gandhi Rs 50,000 & Rahul Rs 54,000

Congress has declared to EC that it received Rs 139 crore in 2019-20, of which Rs 31 crore came from Prudent Electoral Trust, backed by Bharti Airtel.

Nana Patole resigns as assembly Speaker amid speculation he will be Maharashtra Congress chief

Nana Patole, the MLA from Sakoli in Bhandara district, is being tipped to replace Maharashtra Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat as state Congress president soon.

‘CM Jagan wants everyone to become Christian’ — Andhra BJP bats for anti-conversion law

Speaking to ThePrint, BJP's Andhra co-incharge Sunil Deodhar says CM Jagan Reddy is 'letting SC Hindus, who have become Christians, enjoy reserved category benefits’.

Kejriwal warns Amarinder of legal action over ‘doctored video’ of him supporting farm laws

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday said Punjab CM Amarinder Singh was resorting to 'dirty politics for survival' and demanded an apology apart from the doctored video being withdrawn.

15 Opposition MPs stopped from meeting farmers at Ghazipur border, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal

The SAD MP said the delegation, which included NCP's Supriya Sule, DMK's Kanimozhi and TMC's Saugata Roy, were not allowed to cross the barricades by police.

Modi rally, infra projects, month-long yatra — BJP sets in motion its grand Bengal plan

PM Modi is set to inaugurate road and petroleum projects worth Rs 4,742 crore in Haldia in East Midnapore, a TMC stronghold.

AAP files complaint against Sambit Patra for allegedly posting doctored video of Kejriwal

In the complaint, AAP demanded action against BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Why Congress leaders are raising funds to build Ram Temple & why it may not help the party

Several leaders in MP, Kerala, Rajasthan have donated towards Ram Temple or urged others to do so. But party has distanced itself, saying ‘faith is personal’.

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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.