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BJP was busy trying to topple Maharashtra govt, didn’t notice welfare measures, says Thackeray

Addressing a press conference, Maharashtra CM hit out at Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks of 'an undeclared Emergency' in the state.

BJP juggernaut in Assam continues with Bodoland council polls, Congress, AIUDF bite the dust

With 9 out 40 seats in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls, the BJP has emerged kingmaker, opting to tie up with UPPL and GSP instead of ally BPF, the single largest party.

BJP ally Rashtriya Loktantrik Party’s MP Beniwal joins farmers protest in Rajasthan

Terming new farm laws as 'anti-farmer', RLP's Hanuman Beniwal said if PM Modi is concerned about farmers, he should implement the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission.

Act like govt official, not Amit Shah’s servant, Trinamool MP tells home secretary Ajay Bhalla

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee wrote to Bhalla, questioning his authority to summon Bengal’s chief secretary & DGP after BJP chief JP Nadda’s convoy was attacked earlier this week.

MHA calls 3 IPS officers of Nadda’s security detail in Bengal to serve in central deputation

The move is likely to further escalate the ongoing tussle between West Bengal govt and the BJP-led central government following the attack on the convoy of Nadda two days ago.

BJP again stalls Yediyurappa’s plans to induct ‘rebels’, cabinet expansion delayed

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, looking to expand his cabinet since January, has now been told to carry out the exercise after panchayat polls on 30 December.  

Sharad Pawar turns 80 today, and this is how Maharashtra’s ministers are celebrating

The state government has so far announced three schemes to mark NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s birthday. Two of these have been proposed by departments held by NCP ministers. 

Mamata govt to defy MHA summons over Nadda convoy attack, won’t send Chief Secy, DGP to Delhi

The home ministry had summoned West Bengal Chief Secretary and DGP asking them to present themselves on 14 December for an explanation on the law and order situation in the state.

BJP workers protest outside residences of Delhi govt ministers over municipal funds issue

Delhi BJP spokesperson said the protests were a message to Arvind Kejriwal that agitation would intensify in the interest of municipal workers suffering without funds.

Hundreds of press conferences, kisan sammelans — BJP’s outreach plan for farmers begins today

BJP is concerned about the ‘anti-farmer’ narrative building up against it due to the ongoing protests, and is taking these measures to ‘correct’ it.

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.