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Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut begins on grand note, Rahul declares Wayanad ‘will have 2 MPs’

This is the 1st time Priyanka's contesting polls herself. She filed her nomination papers after a massive roadshow in Kalpetta. Bypolls were announced after Rahul decided to vacate seat.

Priyanka Gandhi files nomination for Wayanad LS bypoll, thanks people for supporting its ex-MP Rahul

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul & top Congress leaders present at her electoral debut from the Kerala constituency which was vacated by her brother.

DMK minister, his sons illegally grabbed govt land worth Rs 400 cr, says Chennai NGO in its complaint

NGO Arappor Iyakkam's complaint to Directorate of Vigilance alleges that 5 acres of govt land at St Thomas Mount were illegally registered under firm where minister's sons own 33% shares.

Vinesh, Bajrang’s decisions driven by ‘greed’, Babita instigated wrestlers: Sakshi Malik in memoir

In her memoir ‘Witness’ released last week, Malik wrote that Babita & Tirath Rana were eyeing Brij Bhushan’s position of WFI president, which was why they instigated wrestlers to protest.

Drama mars Waqf JPC meet as TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee smashes glass bottle during argument with BJP MP

Reacting to allegations of bias, BJP’s Jagdambika Pal said he would resign as chairperson of JPC on Waqf (Amendment) Bill if panel members felt he was treating them unfairly.

Naidu in soup over ‘TDP yellow’ paint for Anna Canteens. Shoe on other foot after YSRCP colours fiasco

The Jagan-led govt had painted panchayat buildings in party colours after taking over in 2019, which was slammed by TDP back then. Now, the ruling party has been accused of doing the same.

Nilesh Rane to join Shinde’s Sena under poll formula. Rane clan’s political career comes full circle

His father, Narayan Rane, quit Shiv Sena in 2005 over differences with Uddhav Thackeray. Nilesh will join the party formally Wednesday at a rally on his father’s home turf, Kudal.

After Nupur Sharma sparks row with Bahraich violence claims, Congress demands police action

Sharma claimed victim had been tortured, an allegation Bahraich police had denied earlier. She later withdrew her remarks, saying they were based on what she learnt from media.

Haryana debacle hurts Congress leverage. Demanding allies, satraps rear heads as more key polls loom

The defeat in Haryana has weakened the party’s position in seat-sharing talks with allies in poll-bound Maharashtra & Jharkhand, where the INDIA bloc is unable to reach a consensus.

‘10 crore new members’ in 2 months & rumblings of bogus joinees. Inside BJP’s bumper membership drive

BJP has achieved target faster than in 2014 when membership drive went on several months to reach 11 crore. UP & MP biggest contributors this time, accounting for 2 crore new members.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

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.