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After Congress’ Jairam & Tharoor, now Milind Deora questions ‘speedy’ approval for Covaxin

Milind Deora joins Shashi Tharoor and Jairam Ramesh in questioning ‘premature approval’ for Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin even though the Congress has officially welcomed the vaccine.

Those doubting Bharat Biotech’s efficacy mentally challenged, says Union minister Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks came after Congress leaders raised doubts on the approval of Bharat Biotech's vaccine, for restricted use, while its 3rd phase trial is still underway.

Congress faces fresh challenge as ‘powerful general secretary’ KC Venugopal ruffles feathers

KC Venugopal, the general secretary (organisation) of Congress, has become one of the most important leaders in the party, second only to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

Nitish and Yediyurappa — CMs waiting endlessly for Modi-Shah nod on cabinet expansion

BJP leaders say the high command isn’t accelerating the process of cabinet expansion in Bihar and Karnataka as there’s no imminent election in the states.

Punjab CM slams ‘power hungry’ BJP for using Governor’s office for ‘own vested interests’

Amarinder Singh said BJP, despite being the leading party, didn't know constitutional provisions, which say Governor is just a titular head and all authority rests with the CM.

‘BJP should beware of JD(S)’ — Kumaraswamy dismisses alliance rumour again

Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy said his party does not need BJP's friendship and dismissed the 'absolutely false' rumour of JD(S) forming an alliance with BJP.

BJP will solve Matua refugees’ problems after coming to power in Bengal, says UP Dy CM Maurya

Keshav Maurya and several BJP leaders had lunch at a Matua family’s house in Gangarampur, ahead of Bengal assembly polls expected to be held in April-May.

‘You no longer call the shots’ — Chouhan’s mini cabinet expansion a ‘message’ to Scindia

Two Scindia loyalists have been re-inducted into the MP cabinet after bypolls, but 4 berths, including 3 held by ex-Congress MLAs who lost, have been left vacant.

Why BJP has ‘cut’ number of joint general secretaries — RSS men in party — from 4 to 1

BJP used to have two joint general secretaries until Amit Shah took over as BJP president in 2014, and increased the number to four. With a new reshuffle, just one incumbent is left.

Modi govt should leave arrogance of power, withdraw farm laws unconditionally — Sonia Gandhi

In a statement in Hindi, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi said withdrawing the laws will be 'rajdharma' and a true tribute to the farmers who have lost their lives.

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.