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Ashok Gehlot cabinet drafts proposal seeking Rajasthan assembly session on 14 August

Government sources argued that this meets the 21-day notice requirement on which Governor Kalraj Mishra was insisting.

Why Congress, SP and BSP plan to maintain ‘silence’ on Ram Mandir event

The leaderships of these parties have instructed their UP leaders to refrain from staging any kind of protest, or raising the issue of social distancing.

‘Not Indian language’ — VHP tells Travancore Devaswom Board not to appoint Arabic teachers

VHP has asked TDB to withdraw its order of appointing Arabic teachers in schools that the board runs in Kerala, says Arabic is not an Indian language.

Book on sacrifices, flag-hoisting in all J&K panchayats — BJP’s plans to mark 5 August

The BJP is planning a host of events to mark the first anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir losing its special status. 

Rajasthan govt again asks Governor to call session on 31 July, says panel will fix agenda

The move comes a day after Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra returned the government’s second proposal seeking an assembly session.

Ram Janmabhoomi struggle was about restoring national pride, not religion, says RSS mouthpiece

An editorial in RSS mouthpiece Organiser says the presence of political and spiritual leaders at the ground-breaking ceremony will deliver a message.

Muslim leaders including litigant get Ram Mandir ceremony invite, no opposition leader on list

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust has sent invites for the 5 August ceremony in Ayodhya. PM Modi, and BJP-RSS-VHP leaders of the temple movement invited.

UP Congress threatens to protest after topics on Nehru-Shastri dropped from Class 12 syllabus

Congress has written to CM Yogi Adityanath and also the governor, demanding rollback of the state education board’s decision.

BJP MP Anil Baluni invites Priyanka Gandhi to lunch at Lutyens’ home she’s vacating for him

In a letter to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Baluni cited his recent cancer treatment to turn down her invitation at the Lutyens’ home, but promised her sumptuous pahadi lunch.

Like Rajasthan’s Kalraj Mishra, 7 governors have been accused of partisanship in last 4 years

Congress leaders, including Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, have accused Governor Kalraj Mishra of ‘acting with political motives’. But he’s hardly the first.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

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.