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‘Ajit Pawar was with anti-Hindu ideologies,’ says Fadnavis on NCP’s opposition to ‘Katenge to Batenge’

It will take Ajit Pawar some time to understand public mood, says Fadnavis. Adds that he sees nothing wrong with slogan given by Yogi Adityanath and 'this is the history of this country'.

Delhi pollution to be among top issues in BJP’s planned ‘Parivartan Yatra’ ahead of assembly polls

Parivartan Yatra likely to be held in December. With many leaders staking claim to CM's post, BJP plans to conduct programme under collective leadership, it is learnt.

Furore in Punjab over ‘clearance’ for Haryana Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh, Jakhar asks PM to review move

Haryana ex-Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said Wednesday that 11 November environment ministry notification cleared last obstacle in construction of separate assembly on 10 acres in Chandigarh.

Will the other Dighe roar in Thane? Uphill battle for late Sena leader’s nephew against Eknath Shinde

As Shinde eyes a fifth assembly term, his rival Kedar Dighe is giving it his all to take on the chief minister on his own turf. Experts believe it’s a one-sided fight.

Congress rebel, ex-student leader & Kirodi Lal’s disciple. Naresh Meena, man arrested for slapping SDM

Meena’s foray into politics began in 2003 when he was elected as general secretary of Rajasthan University Students' Union. Fondly called ‘Chhota Kirodi’ by his supporters.

Why BJP has embraced the legacy of Odisha’s first Congress CM, Harekrushna Mahtab

Mahtab, a freedom fighter, social reformer & Gandhian, is considered an architect of modern Odisha who helped shape Odia asmita (pride). His son, Bhartruhari Mahtab, is now a BJP MP.

How DMK is trying to reclaim lost forts in Tamil Nadu’s west & south, with Stalin taking lead

Even in 2021, DMK could not capture western region when it won 133 seats overall in state. Support for AIADMK in southern region had been recorded first in 1979.

Mega crackdown on oppn YSRCP over ‘derogatory’ social media posts on Naidu govt leaders, their families

YSRCP chief claims 680 notices issued, 147 cases filed against party supporters & 49 arrested. Andhra home minister says ruling combine's leaders & families getting 'rape threats', abuse'.

After Adampur loss, Kuldeep Bishnoi faces heat from community, caught in power tussle with mahasabha head

Akhil Bhartiya Bishnoi Mahasabha chief Devendra Buria and patron Kuldeep Bishnoi have removed each other from their respective posts through separate letters shared on X.

JP Nadda accuses Congress of “promoting urban Naxal forces”, criticizes Uddhav Thackeray’s alliance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 14 (ANI): Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Wednesday accused Congress of promoting urban...

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.