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The money laundering cases against businessman & former Trinamool MP KD Singh arrested by ED

Allegations against KD Singh include collecting hundreds of crores from investors on the promise of higher returns and diverting the money through a web of shell companies.

Panic in Haryana’s BJP-JJP govt as pressure grows within for action on farm laws

Six of JJP’s 10 MLAs and some Independents have given a virtual ultimatum to the parties to urge the central govt to resolve the farmers issue at the earliest.

TMC appeals to Left, Congress to support Mamata Banerjee against ‘divisive’ BJP

TMC MP Sougata Roy said Banerjee is the 'real face of secular politics against the BJP' and that the party's narrative is of constructive criticism for development.

Over 75% MPs, ministers and CMs are 50-plus, will be eligible for priority Covid vaccination

PM Modi said elected representatives wouldn’t be prioritised, but the age of a majority of lawmakers and CMs automatically places them in the priority bracket.

Haryana CM Khattar, deputy CM Chautala meet Home Minister Amit Shah amid protests over farm laws

The meeting came within hours of the Supreme Court staying the implementation of the three controversial farm laws till further orders.

Dynastic politics democracy’s biggest enemy, burdens country with incompetence — PM Modi

The PM also said people are now aware that they stand with honest people in politics, asserting that honesty and performance have become essential requirements of today's politics.

Rioting & assault — charges AAP’s Somnath Bharti faces for ‘derogatory remarks’ on Yogi govt

Two FIRs filed against AAP MLA Somnath Bharti by UP Police for comments on state of health & education in state, and CM Yogi Adityanath. He is in 14-day judicial remand.

‘Jalebi-fafda Sunday’ was latest, Shiv Sena has been wooing Gujaratis for 5 yrs — but in vain

With BMC polls due next year, the need to draw Gujarati voters is important for Shiv Sena as the community has so far been loyal to the party's ex-ally BJP.

Sonia to meet opposition leaders to prepare joint strategy on farm laws before Budget Session

The party has also decided to bring like-minded opposition parties on one platform to discuss the farm laws before the start of the budget session of the Parliament.

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti arrested in UP after remarks on CM Yogi, state hospitals

Bharti was arrested for criminal intimidation and promoting enmity between groups. Minutes before his arrest, a youth also hurled ink at the minister.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.