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BJP says Rajiv Gandhi Foundation took funds from China, Congress says ‘stop living in 2005’

The BJP alleged donations to the foundation were made in 2005-06 when the UPA-I was in power. Congress hit back, saying the govt is playing ‘diversionary tactics’.  

Punjab heats up over Modi govt ordinances — CM opposes, Sukhbir supports, farmers to protest

BJP ally SAD denies supporting all-party resolution against the ordinances, CM Amarinder says they will be ‘dangerous’ for farmers’ future.

FIR against Digvijaya Singh after cycle protest in Bhopal against fuel price hike

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and other partymen were stopped on their way as they had not taken permission for such a large gathering amid Covid-19 outbreak.

UP’s ‘Agra model’ questioned as Covid deaths rise in 4 districts, Priyanka targets Yogi govt

Priyanka Gandhi highlighted how Meerut, Agra, Jhansi & Etah are among the 15 worst affected districts in India in terms of Covid mortality rate. Govt says districts being monitored.

Amit Shah slams Congress, says one family’s interest prevailed over national interest

On the 45th year of imposition of Emergency, Shah claimed Congress leaders are feeling suffocated and the party's disconnect with people keeps widening.

How Manmohan Singh has become the go-to leader for the Congress to take on Modi

As PM, Manmohan Singh was often rebuffed by colleagues, like Rahul Gandhi tearing into a draft ordinance. Now, Congress has turned to his 'sober and measured voice' to attack Modi.

BJP’s Manipur crisis averted, NPP agrees to remain ally after meeting Amit Shah and Nadda

The NPP was upset with Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s 'one-man style of functioning' and had quit the government.

Roopa, Locket, Agnimitra — how BJP mahila morcha got a ‘glamorous turn’ in Bengal

Agnimitra Paul, a fashion designer, became Bengal BJP chief earlier this month. Her immediate predecessors are actors Roopa Ganguly & Locket Chatterjee.

4 ministers who resigned from Manipur govt taken to Delhi for meeting with BJP leaders

BJP is struggling to retain power in Manipur following the resignation of 4 NPP ministers, 3 rebel BJP MLAs, one TMC legislator & an Independent MLA last week.

RJD ‘virtually dead’: 5 MLCs join JD(U), ex-Union minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh resigns

As 5 of 8 MLCs jump ship, Rabri Devi removed as leader of opposition in 75-member Vidhan Parishad. Defectors say ‘no activity and no hope’ in Lalu’s party.

On Camera

How India’s Sparrows outsmarted Pakistan and conquered Siachen in 1984 Operation Meghdoot

The ‘Sparrows’—the signalmen of the Indian Army— were known for their swiftness and agility in establishing secure and reliable communication in battle zones.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

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.