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With Ashok Mitra’s passing, India loses one of its fiercest Marxist economists

The former West Bengal finance minister was a fiery politician, an equally zealous academician, and a proud Communist.

Modi seeks Sonia, Rahul’s advice on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary events

PM has called a meeting of CMs of BJP ruled states Wednesday; leaders across party lines have been invited to share their views as well.

PM Modi has a 15 minute linguistic challenge for Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Congress president to talk for 15 minutes about the achievements of the Karnataka government without looking at a paper.

In the heat and dust of election season, Rahul gets a lukewarm response in Karnataka

Many voters, especially the young, said they found Rahul Gandhi immature and inexperienced. But it was more a perception than based on specific reasons.

In Punjab, politics over Class XII history books sets stage for a Congress-opposition spat

Opposition parties in Punjab have termed the shift in focus from Punjab to India as a move to ‘belittle and insult the glorious history of Sikh gurus’.

BJP’s got a new ‘corporate’ headquarters but its workers feel it’s an ivory tower

The old BJP office was a typical Lutyens’s bungalow – open on all sides, with an easy, relaxed vibe. The posh new office, on the other hand, is a fortress.

In Madhya Pradesh, Congress’ Kamal has an elephant problem

The two national parties have played spoilsport for each other on many seats in the last three elections. But the Congress is now considering an alliance.

PDP-BJP split looks inevitable after reshuffle, Kathua has revived BJP’s political fortunes

By including two MLAs who were present at protests supporting Kathua rape-murder accused, the BJP has tried to reclaim the narrative that it fights for Jammu’s rights.

Ousted J&K minister Lal Singh says will fight to restore Dogra pride after Kathua horror

Singh says the Dogra community has been portrayed as ‘rapists’ by the Kashmiri and Delhi media, while the Jammu media has been ignored.

RSS reaches out to states to ensure gurukul students get easily mainstreamed

According to RSS affiliate Bharatiya Shikshan Manch, many states, including opposition-ruled Punjab, Karnataka and Odisha, have given positive responses.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.