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NC & PDP boycott Manoj Sinha swearing-in, MP says J&K needs change of policy, not face

Anantnag MP Justice Masoodi said ceremony was ‘insignificant’, while his Baramulla counterpart Akbar Lone said NC didn’t accept decisions of 5 August 2019.

Why Manoj Sinha, PM Modi’s first true emissary in Kashmir, is in for a rough ride

Manoj Sinha’s appointment as J&K Lieutenant Governor is a strong policy statement. He has a strong RSS background and enjoys proximity with PM Modi.

J&K parties find new L-G Manoj Sinha ‘too saffron’ as he is set to assume charge

Officials in J&K administration insist Manoj Sinha’s appointment is an attempt to revive political activity in the UT, but the Valley’s mainstream parties are not buying it.

What helped Manoj Sinha, a low-profile UP politician & Kishore Kumar fan, land J&K L-G post

Manoj Sinha, 61, an engineer from BHU, was widely tipped to become chief minister of Uttar Pradesh after the 2017 elections.

Actor-politician Ramya back on social media after a year, Congress says she never quit party

Congress leaders say Ramya aka Divya Spandana remains a part of the party but claim to be clueless about the reason behind her online absence.

In supporting Ram Mandir, Congress is bowing low for temporary success, says Kerala MP

In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, T.N. Prathapan questioned Congress stance on the issue and said it can't chase extreme religious nationalism with a soft prototype.

Why BJP ally Nitish Kumar is silent on Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has neither posted anything on social media, nor offered a sound byte on the Ram Mandir ceremony in Ayodhya.

No violence, stone pelting, Pakistan or IS flag since scrapping Article 370, says J&K BJP leader

J&K BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur that those in Kashmir observing today as a 'Black Day' were sympathisers of ISIS and should rethink what they are supporting.

‘Don’t want Lord Ram to be part of any controversy’ — Digvijaya on Congress’ stance on temple

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh defends support to Ram Temple, talks about Rajiv Gandhi's legacy & loyalty to Gandhi family.

Chhattisgarh as Lord Ram’s ‘nanihal’ — how Baghel govt is using religion card to outplay BJP

Chhattisgarh has announced plans to construct Shiv and Ram temples in the Bastar and Sukma districts. It will also beautify the Kaushalya temple.

On Camera

The big squeeze: Why India’s richest states are spending more but building less

As consumption, debt servicing and welfare schemes eat chunks out of productive investment, the future isn’t looking too rosy anymore.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.