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Who is Rahul Gandhi’s successor? CWC to meet on 10 August, will likely discuss candidates

Congress has been functioning without a clear and decisive head since Rahul Gandhi stepped down as party president in May.

Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi govt to launch scholarship scheme for Dalit students

The Delhi government will provide financial assistance up to Rs 10 lakh for a two-year course, and up to Rs 20 lakh for a four-year course to around 100 candidates.

BJP MLA gives his ‘best wishes to Kuldeep Sengar’, party distances itself from comment

In a video clip, Hardoi MLA Ashish Singh Ashu is heard saying they hope Kuldeep Sengar comes out of his "difficult times". Sengar is facing murder and rape charges.

Mamata helpline gets feedback — new converts to blame for many of TMC’s ‘problems’

As Trinamool launches helpline under Didike Bolo outreach campaign, callers point to newer party recruits for 'cut-money', violence & other issues.

Fadnavis has a clear pitch as he begins state tour before polls — 5 yrs of BJP vs 15 of Cong-NCP

CM Fadnavis, who launched BJP campaign Thursday, listed comparative figures in education, industries, agriculture to show how much more BJP has achieved.

Top Congress panel to pick Rahul Gandhi’s replacement as party chief next week

The matter of Rahul Gandhi’s successor was brought up at a general secretaries’ meeting. Leaders said it was urgent because of upcoming state elections.

BJP finally expels MLA Kuldeep Sengar, 15 months after his arrest in Unnao rape case

Four-time MLA from UP's Bangermau, Kuldeep Sengar was charged with murder last week after the rape survivor met with an accident that killed her two aunts.

J&K elections likely to be held in October with Haryana & Maharashtra polls

Election Commission will hold meeting with all stakeholders in the state to take a final call after the conclusion of the Amarnath Yatra on 15 August.

Alliance govt gone, Congress and JD(S) are back to being rivals in Karnataka

Parties won't contest polls together in Karnataka. Congress leaders say fall of govt has 'freed' them, JD(S) says it won’t be begging for power.

Harassment of ‘Unnao ki beti’ due to protection from those in power: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Congress will keep up the fight until the Unnao woman, who accused BJP's Kuldeep Sengar of rape, gets justice.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.