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Congress plans campaign for Dr Kafeel Khan’s release with signature drives & hunger strikes

As part of the campaign, Congress started collecting signatures Friday. The party said this is also an effort to show Muslims in UP that Congress stands with them.

Hot-blooded and ‘bulldozer’ to assertive and mature — the ‘mellowing’ of BS Yediyurappa

CM B.S. Yediyurappa completes a year in office today. His 4-decade political career has been marked by controversies, corruption charges, fall out with BJP & praise for Covid handling.

BJP delegation meets Rajasthan governor Kalraj Mishra, accuses Gehlot of creating anarchy

Referring to CM Ashok Gehlot's statement on surrounding the Raj Bhawan over Kalyan not summoning an Assembly session, BJP said it was an attempt to 'terrorise' the governor's office.

Will meet President, stage protest outside PM’s residence if needed, says Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan CM made the statement at a CLP meeting after Governor Kalraj Mishra yesterday questioned the state govt over the need to urgently convene an Assembly session.

Why Rajyavardhan Rathore is missing from Rajasthan BJP’s fight to dislodge Gehlot govt

Jaipur (Rural) MP Rathore has been in political exile since last year when he was not brought back into the Union cabinet. He works in his constituency, but has little say in state organisation.

Rajasthan governor hits back at Gehlot, asks why trust vote needed when he claims majority

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra has responded to Congress’ demand for an assembly session, saying they have not explained the rationale properly.

Ignored for years, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi now praise Narasimha Rao for ‘bold leadership’

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi issued statements speaking highly of the former PM as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the 1991 economic reforms.

Call assembly session or public will lay siege to Raj Bhavan, Gehlot tells Rajasthan governor

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has alleged Governor Kalraj Mishra is not convening assembly session because of ‘pressure from the top’. 

There’s a new Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar & he’s doing everything he didn’t do in past 5 years

Lalu's son Tejashwi Yadav has often been criticised by opposition, party for running away from a crisis and remaining inaccessible. All that's changing now.

An undemocratic pandemic prevailing, writes Kamal Nath to PM Modi over defecting MLAs

After three MLAs quit the Congress-led Madhya Pradesh govt in the last two weeks, Kamal Nath wrote to Modi and urged him to protect the country's democratic values.

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.