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Govt interfering in West Bengal jurisdiction by summoning IPS officers, says Mamata Banerjee

CM Mamata Banerjee also asked why BJP chief JP Nadda was being accompanied by convicted criminals, including goons who vandalised the bust of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar last year.

Why Chhotubhai Vasava’s Bharatiya Tribal Party withdrew support to Congress govt in Rajasthan

Vasava’s BTP, with two MLAs in Rajasthan, has withdrawn support to the Ashok Gehlot govt in the state. Move came after recent district polls.

AAP to contest UP Assembly elections in 2022, says party chief Arvind Kejriwal

Making the announcement, Kejriwal said UP has been held back from progress because of 'dirty politics' and 'corrupt' politicians in the state.

These are the 3 IPS officers ‘caught’ in new Centre-Mamata row over attack on Nadda convoy

The officers were in-charge of BJP chief’s security when he was attacked in Bengal last week, and have been called by home ministry for central deputation.

Congress appoints Govindas Konthoujam as Manipur unit chief

According to a party statement, Konthoujam replaced M Okendro as the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president with immediate effect.

BJP bags 32 out of 49 seats in Goa’s Zilla Panchayat polls, Congress wins 4

In the results announced Monday, the AAP won its first-ever seat in an election in the coastal state, where the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is aiming to contest in the 2022 assembly polls.

‘Credit to govt’ — Congress’ Anand Sharma lauds Modi administration for Covid management

This is the second time Anand Sharma lauded the govt. In November, he deviated from Congress’ official party line & commended Modi’s 3-city tour to review vaccine development.

Kamal Nath’s ‘ready to rest’ remark sets off retirement rumour, BJP says high time he retires

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath’s comment comes a month after Congress won just 9 of the 28 seats that went to bypolls.

Govt’s new agriculture laws will lead to immense inflation, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Delhi CM Kejriwal, who had joined AAP leaders in observing a day-long fast in support of the farmers, said the cultivators are doing a favour by protesting against these laws.

Shiv Sena MLA files privilege motion against Kangana Ranaut for tweet on Pakistan credit card

MLA Pratap Sarnaik also filed a breach of privilege motion against media outlets, who carried stories about Pakistani credit card 'found at his house during ED raid' based on Kangana Ranaut’s tweet.

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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.