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As ex-CM Raghubar Das eyes return to Jharkhand politics, old rival stands in way. Why it’s made BJP jittery

Ex-CM Das, who is now Odisha Governor, had lost to Roy from Jamshedpur East in last state election. Both leaders are now said to be eyeing the seat again amid talks of BJP-JD(U) tie-up.

‘Lok Sabha polls not fought on level playing field,’ says Rahul Gandhi in Washington

The Leader of Opposition in the Lower House is on a four-day visit to the United States. He claims that the elections have destroyed the idea of 'Modi'.

How and why Rahul Gandhi thinks US politicians are different from Indian leaders

Addressing students at University of Texas, Congress leader spoke extensively on Bharat Jodo Yatra's transformative impact & drew parallels with Mahatma Gandhi’s political journey.

TMC MP Jawhar Sircar quits politics, terms Mamata’s handling of ‘spontaneous’ RG Kar stir ‘faulty’

Sircar, former IAS officer who took political plunge in 2021, wrote in letter to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee that he ‘just cannot accept corrupt officers getting top postings’.

Backed by Mahayuti, shared stage with RSS chief—who is ‘seer’ Ramgiri Maharaj

Around 50 FIRs have been registered against Ramgiri Maharaj, mahant of the Sadguru Shri Gagangiri Maharaj Sansthan, across Maharashtra for his remarks on the Prophet Muhammad.

By meeting Tejashwi, Nitish played another optics game. Targets: BJP, Chirag, and his own partymen

Officially, the meeting was about selection of the new information commissioner. According to Tejashwi, Bihar’s 65 percent reservation decision was discussed.

Ideology first, or ties with BJP? KC Tyagi’s resignation lays bare power struggle in Nitish’s JD(U)

From Waqf Bill stand to Tyagi’s exit as spokesperson, JD(U) is trying to strike balance between alliance with BJP & protecting its core identity, But, it appears to be struggling.

As Rahul sits down to pick Youth Congress chief, contenders face questions on Ram Temple, caste census

A total of 31 candidates, including Shashi Singh, Divyanshu Budhiraja, Abhimanyu Poonia & Shiv Prakash Garib Das, have been interviewed in two batches.

‘You realise who is with you during difficult times’: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress

Earlier in the day, Phogat and Punia met Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Phogat said, ‘When we were being dragged on roads, all parties except BJP stood with us.’

RSS affiliates flag coordination issues, neglect by govt to Nadda with aim to rebuild BJP-Sangh harmony

Several RSS affiliates told the BJP president at an annual meeting that improving communication would ensure policy decisions are taken in the 'right manner', it is learnt.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

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.