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Delhi Assembly passes resolution demanding CBI probe into ‘scam’ in BJP-ruled civic bodies

Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri termed the allegations of misappropriation of funds worth Rs 2,500 crore in the municipal bodies as 'baseless'.

Why discuss polish over China-Pak threat, House panel a joke, says Amarinder on Rahul walkout

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, instead of discussing operational issues such as equipment and food for jawans at borders, talked about badges & uniforms.

Farooq Abdullah seeks repolling in Garoora-Bandipora, alleges booth capturing in DDC polls

In a letter to State EC KK Sharma, Abdullah claimed that real voters of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration candidates were disallowed to vote at a number of places.

Sonia Gandhi to meet party leaders, including those who wrote letter of dissent, Saturday

The meeting will take place at Sonia Gandhi’s official residence in New Delhi, and it comes in the backdrop of the party receiving a series of drubbings in recent elections.

Trinamool crisis deepens as 2 more leaders quit after Suvendu, flurry of resignations likely

Amit Shah's Friday rally in Midnapore will see more resignations from Trinamool Congress as many senior leaders are set to join BJP, a top party leader said.

Rahul Gandhi writes to LS Speaker, says he wasn’t allowed to speak freely in House panel meet

During the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meet Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi had a verbal spat over a briefing on military structures, following which he walked out of it.

Big setback for Mumbai’s Metro 3 project as Delhi scores over Mumbai in BJP-Sena court clash

Bombay HC stays work on the car shed at the new location in Kanjurmarg after central government claims ownership of the land.

Why Mamata’s nephew, Bengal’s ‘rajkumar’ is targeted by Trinamool members too, not just BJP

BJP leaders and disgruntled Trinamool leaders call Abhishek Banerjee names like ‘prince’ & ‘nephew’, slam his ‘entitlement’ and power as party’s de facto No.2.

Assam’s Jamiat seeks CM’s intervention to stop ‘propaganda’ against Ajmal Foundation

The foundation, run by Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal, faces allegations of receiving funds from international groups linked to terror outfits.

Owaisi visits UP after Bihar success, teams up with BJP’s ex-ally SBSP for 2022 polls

Asaduddin Owaisi meets Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief O.P. Rajbhar, joins Bhagidari Sankalp Morcha — a proposed anti-BJP alliance in UP.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.