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How ex-CM Champai Soren’s induction into BJP affects JMM in Jharkhand polls

Six-time MLA was a confidant of JMM patriarch Shibu Soren. Not only is he a foot soldier of Jharkhand statehood movement, veteran leader was JMM's flag bearer for over 30 years.

Himanta comes under fire from 2 key BJP allies after Assam assembly scraps namaz break

JD(U)'s KC Tyagi says religious matters should not be interfered with. Will you ban sacrifice at Kamakhya temple too, asks LJP’s Delhi chief Raju Tiwari in question directed at Himanta.

‘Bangladesh ke Hindu khatre mein hain’ becomes BJP’s poll plank in UP ahead of 10 key bypolls

After BJP’s stunning loss in Uttar Pradesh in LS polls, Yogi’s trademark Hindutva rhetoric is back. He is raking up attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh to counter SP’s caste politics.

In Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s protests against own govt over Shivaji statue collapse, a Shiv Sena flashback

While there has been ample friction between all three Mahayuti parties, the statue collapse has especially caused cracks between the NCP and the other two Mahayuti parties to widen.

Delhi BJP is a house divided. It has too many leaders vying for power, not enough consultation

The capital’s elected representatives are miffed with the state unit for ‘ignoring’ them, as many see next year’s polls as the party’s best chance to make a comeback.

No Hooda or Selja ‘quotas’ in Congress’s Haryana list this time. Fewer Jats, no repeat losers

The Congress's Haryana screening committee for poll candidates has been holding meetings over the last few days to finalise names for the election scheduled to be held on 1 October.

Stalin’s US visit, Rajnikanth & DMK minister ‘banter’ reignite debate over Udhayanidhi’s elevation

Udhayanidhi has been vocal about old guard making more space for younger leaders within party. Anger among older DMK leaders may delay his potential elevation, it is learnt.

Why Congress won’t remove Siddaramaiah despite intense heat on Karnataka CM over MUDA, Valmiki ‘scams’

Allegations against Siddaramaiah have bridged internal rifts—at least for time being—as 'party needs leader more than leader needs party,' say political observers.

Meghalaya university which grew from 6 to 6,000 students sees dip in enrollments after Sarma’s attack

USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque fears university could fall short of enrollment target following Sarma’s statement that graduates from USTM may be barred from govt jobs in Assam.

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal a sinner for ‘severely damaging Sikh interests’ as SAD chief & dy CM

Akal Takht Jathedar declared SAD chief a 'tankhaiya', guilty of religious misconduct, and asked him to 'atone for his sins, failing which he will remain a sinner of Sikh religion'.

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.