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Kejriwal wants Sisodia back as his deputy CM, but why he can’t do it

Manish Sisodia's reinduction can't happen unless Arvind Kejriwal, in his capacity as CM, moves a proposal to L-G. However, since the CM is in jail, he can't do so without judicial approval.

Sarv khap mahapanchayat demands Bharat Ratna for Phogat, inquiry into disqualification by SC judge

Haryana's Khap panchayats want 'justice' for the wrestler disqualified from Paris Olympics. Ex-deputy CM Dushyant Chautala has also called for Phogat's nomination to Rajya Sabha.

SP-BJP slugfest over Ayodhya gangrape heats up as assembly bypolls loom

Assembly bypolls are due for 10 seats in UP, including Milkipur, which falls under Ayodhya district. Police have taken DNA samples of accused, which SP leaders had been demanding.

There were fewer deepfakes during the Lok Sabha elections. AI audio tracks were more common

The Deepfakes Analysis Unit is a unique resource that engages with the public in India through WhatsApp. Set up in March, it has received and reviewed hundreds of audio & video files.

Sisodia’s 1st day after release from jail: Hanuman temple, Rajghat & a call for Opposition unity

Sisodia warns of dangers of "growing dictatorship" in India, says Kejriwal will be released from jail in 24 hours if opposition forces roar together.

Congress opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs, expresses ‘surprise’ over Supreme Court verdict

Congress held many rounds of talks for crafting response to Supreme Court ruling, but with BJP opposing creamy layer for SC/STs, it realised it could not afford further dilly-dallying.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification roils Haryana politics. Blame game, promises from all sides

Ahead of Haryana polls, AAP says BJP is responsible for injustice to Phogat & Congress says it would have made her Rajya Sabha MP. Comments to gain political mileage, says BJP.

Winning Hassan to challenging JD(S) dominance, Preetham Gowda is BJP’s Vokkaliga wild card

BJP's Preetham Gowda, ex-MLA from JD(S) stronghold Hassan, has been moved away from 'anti-corruption' padayatra after Kumaraswamy & workers protested his presence.

Unique numbers to 3D mapping, Dharavi survey picks up steam, but project’s fate hangs in balance

Considering politics around the much-delayed project, with Maha assembly polls being around the corner, there’s a chance of the project going back to the drawing board.

Oppn considers impeachment motion against Dhankhar over conduct as Rajya Sabha chairman

At least 60 of the 87 Opposition MPs in the Upper House have already consented to move the motion against Dhankhar, it is learnt, but no consensus yet on when to submit the notice.

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.