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BJP trying to dismantle state govts led by opposition parties, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

BJP is trying to disturb state governments of opposition parties even before the swearing-in ceremony, tweeted Ashok Gehlot.

Narendra Modi to meet MPs selected for ministerial berths before swearing-in ceremony

Winning a landslide victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM elect Narendra Modi will take oath along with his new council of ministers at 7 pm.

Telangana CM KCR and DMK chief Stalin arrive for Jagan Reddy’s swearing in

Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP gained an absolute majority in the Andhra Pradesh assembly ousting TDP from power.

After SP, Congress pulls out all spokespersons from TV news debates for a month

The Congress is said to be 'reining in' spokespersons as part of efforts to restructure the party after its second successive Lok Sabha poll debacle.

Karnataka govt accused of selling 3,666 acres of land to JSW at ‘throwaway prices’

Senior Congress leader H.K. Patil has opposed the JD(S)-Congress govt’s decision, alleging that the land might be worth Rs 1.5 crore-2 crore per acre.

Modi may wait before pursuing land and labor reforms

Backed by a majority in the Lok Sabha, Modi's second term could put land and labor reforms back on the agenda, a move investors will welcome.

Raj Thackerey acquitted in 2008 case of attack on hotel by MNS workers

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackerey was accused of inciting his party workers to attack the hotel in Nashik district.

Mamata to skip Modi swearing-in, cites BJP invite to ‘kin of political violence victims’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said she would attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony as a mark of respect to a Constitutional office.

No end to Rahul resignation saga, old Congress traits crop up as workers hold hunger strike

Congress workers go on hunger strike, protest outside Rahul Gandhi's Delhi residence as state units plan to pass resolutions urging him to stay on.

BJP’s Haryana sweep leaves legacy of the 3 formidable Lals in tatters

For decades Haryana politics was dominated by ex-CMs Bansi Lal, Devi Lal and Bhajan Lal but their descendants were all routed in the Lok Sabha polls.

On Camera

How do employees air out their appraisal frustrations? Through reels on Instagram

During appraisal month, tensions run especially high, resignations abound, and the one place it all airs out is on Instagram.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

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.