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Gujarat MP Mansukh Vasava quits BJP, says his mistakes shouldn’t hurt party

Vasava had written a letter to PM Modi last week seeking withdrawal of the Environment ministry's notification of declaring 121 villages of Narmada district as eco-sensitive zone.

Paintings by Mamata sold to ‘promoters of ponzi companies’ — CBI tells SC in petition

In a 277-page plea submitted in Supreme Court, CBI also claims money from the CM’s Relief Fund was used to bail out a Saradha-owned media company.

Amartya Sen thanks Mamata Banerjee for ‘strong voice’ of support on illegal land issue

The noted economist has been accused by central university Visva-Bharati of allegedly being in illegal possession of land on its campus.

Modi could visit Bengal next month to take part in Netaji’s 125th birth anniversary programmes

PM Modi’s visit to Bengal before the crucial state election is seen as a major boost to the party. However, BJP is yet to decided if PM will address any rally in January. 

Manipur civil groups meet Amit Shah, tell him Naga talks must ensure ‘territorial integrity’

As Centre pursues Naga peace talks, Manipuris have concerns about state's territorial integrity. Civil groups said Amit Shah assured them 'no autonomy for any region will be granted'.

Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) successor an ex-IAS officer who cleared UPSC before graduating

Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, a former IAS officer who took a plunge into active politics about a decade ago, is now JD(U) president. His proximity with BJP leaders will help.

In 2014, Smriti Irani told she’d be shot in Amethi, husband devised plan to save her — book

In 'Amethi Sangram: Aitihasik Jeet Ankahi Dastan', journalist Anant Vijay details BJP leader Smriti Irani's campaign in Gandhi pocket borough she succeeded in snatching from Congress.  

Sourav Ganguly sets off buzz with his visit to Governor Dhankhar ahead of Bengal polls

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian skipper, said it was just a ‘courtesy visit’. BJP denied Sunday’s meeting had any political connotations.

Rahul Gandhi is abroad on a ‘short personal visit’, will be away for a few days — Congress

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala did not disclose Gandhi’s destination. However, sources said he left Italy on a Qatar Airways flight in the morning.

‘They create social hatred and division’ — JD(U) defies ally BJP on anti-conversion laws

JD(U) resolution passed ‘unanimously’ at a national executive meeting of the party, held two days after six of its MLAs joined BJP in Arunachal Pradesh.

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.