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Two days after quitting AAP, Khaira floats political outfit ‘Punjab Ekta Party’

Khaira, who had resigned over AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘dictatorial’ attitude, said the new party will be a Punjab-centric regional party.

Mayawati calls Centre’s move to give 10% quota to ‘weaker’ upper castes an ‘election stunt’

The move, though a 'political gimmick' and 'immature', is welcome, says BSP chief.

Modi govt to amend Constitution for new 10% quota: Law Minister Prasad

At ex-MP Jay Panda’s book launch, Congress’ Manish Tewari says SC struck down a similar attempt in 1991. But Prasad says it won’t be a legal amendment.

Akhilesh Yadav had approved 13 mining leases without e-tender, CBI says it has proof

The CBI has also dismissed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and the Congress’ claims that its probe and raids were ‘politically motivated’.

Another wicket falls for the NDA as Assam ally AGP walks out on Citizenship Bill issue

It’s not the arithmetic but the perception of constantly losing allies that would be of concern to the BJP, while opposition parties band together against it.

No Smriti Irani, Uma Bharti in BJP’s 17 election committees

The BJP Sunday declared a list of key committees that will lead it into the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign.

Lalu Yadav’s sons locked in family feud, leave RJD leaders fretting

Senior RJD leaders believe Lalu Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap are headed for a split, despite recent attempts to put up a united front.

AAP has no identity in Punjab, no need for alliance: Amarinder tells Congress chief Rahul

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said there was no need for Congress to ally with AAP in Punjab, but a final decision is yet to be announced by the party.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for third consecutive term

Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister after her Grand Alliance won 96 per cent seats in the recently concluded Bangladesh election.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, India’s first Muslim home minister & lover of gardens and golf

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, a two-time chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir, passed away this day two years ago.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.