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BJP only talks of Covid vaccine before every election, says Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao

Municipal Minister K.T. Rama Rao, or KTR as he is known, also said any attempt to disturb communal harmony in Hyderabad will be dealt with strongly. 

Anand Sharma goes against Congress’ official line, welcomes PM Modi’s Covid vaccine review tour

Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said Modi’s visits to three vaccine makers Saturday would lift morale and reassure the nation.

Polls cannot solve Kashmir problem as long as 9 lakh troops posted in J&K, says Mehbooba Mufti

At a press conference Sunday, Mehbooba Mufti talked about detained PDP leader Waheed Para, the Roshni Act and how BJP was muzzling democracy in India.

Amit Shah arrives in Hyderabad to campaign for municipal polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address public meetings in Telangana today, and he is also scheduled to attend a roadshow in Secunderabad.

Populist schemes, fiscal strain, tussles with Centre & Covid — Thackeray govt’s year in power

While the govt rolled out a few populist measures such as the farm loan waiver, it was unable to announce any major new development projects while grappling with Covid-19 crisis.

Amarinder Singh says won’t talk to Khattar till he apologises for ‘brutality’ on farmers

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh also alleged that Manohar Khattar was lying about him not wanting to discuss the farmers' issues with the Haryana CM

51.76% turnout in first phase of crucial DDC polls in J&K, Valley records only 39% turnout

There are a total 280 constituencies in J&K, of which voting was conducted in 43 constituencies from 7 am to 2 pm in Phase I Saturday.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pitches for renaming Hyderabad as ‘Bhagyanagar’

Adityanath slammed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) over its Bihar MLA Akhtarul Iman's objection to the word "Hindustan" while taking the oath of office.

BJP to be blamed if Maharashtra faces second Covid wave, says state revenue minister

Revenue Minister Abdul Sattar slammed the BJP Friday for organising street protests amid the Covid pandemic, while ruling out the possibility of another lockdown.

Subhendu Adhikari exit sends ‘wrong message’ before West Bengal polls, say TMC leaders

Subhendu Adhikari's exit from Mamata Banerjee's cabinet is crucial to the BJP since he holds clout in at least 9 Lok Sabha and 63 assembly seats.

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Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

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.