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Ram Mandir took BJP to 303 seats from 2 but Hindus divided by caste again, says VHP ex-leader Togadia

Pravin Togadia, who quit VHP in 2018 & founded Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad, also spoke of the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, and his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

From national Dalit-Adivasi conclaves to Maharashtra polls, VCK’s aspirations go beyond Tamil Nadu

The Ambedkarite party is looking to grow beyond the southern state and project Thol Thirumavalavan as a national leader of not just Dalits, but all backward classes.

Why Congress is inclined to stay out of J&K cabinet led by INDIA partner Omar Abdullah

Newly sworn-in CM Omar Abdullah however maintains that his National Conference and the Congress are still in talks.

BJP, Congress on same page over Telangana naval base. Both accusing BRS of missing wood for the trees

KTR alleges 12 lakh trees will have to be axed for naval base, but state govt officials maintain the number won't be more than 1,000 and that there will also be transplantation.

Omar Abdullah sworn in as 1st CM of J&K Union territory, Jammu region’s Surinder Choudhary his deputy

This is Omar's 2nd stint as CM. Congress opts to stay out of govt after poor show at polls. J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra says party unhappy J&K’s statehood not yet restored.

ED officials say no proof on Naidu yet as agency freezes Rs 23.54-cr assets in AP skill development scam

Assets attached linked to Siemens Industry Software (India) & DesignTech Systems executives. CM Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by CID in connection with the scam & granted bail last yr.

‘Not joining J&K govt as BJP’s statehood promise remains unfulfilled,’ says state Congress chief

The Congress had gone to polls as an ally of Omar Abdullah’s National Conference, but only managed to win 6 seats to NC’s 42.

Omar Abdullah set to take oath as J&K CM today

This will be the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the former state into two Union Territories.

‘Being CM of Union Territory has its own challenges,’ says Omar Abdullah before taking oath

National Conference chief says he looks forward to working with the central govt, restoring statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP member who ‘slapped’ party MLA in UP suspended as controversy takes Thakur-vs-OBC turn

BJP’s move seen as damage control attempt to pacify Kurmi community, which accounts for 15 percent of the population of Tarai belt. SP backs MLA, says he was 'insulted' because of caste.

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.