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As Vinesh Phogat makes history, Kangana makes it about Modi. ‘Given opportunity despite protesting’

Phogat, 1st Indian woman to reach finals of 50 kg freestyle tournament at Paris Olympics, was reminded of how she had allegedly said 'Modi teri kabar khudegi' during wrestlers' protests.

Modi should intervene in Bangladesh like Indira Gandhi in 1971 and save Hindus — BJP MP

Sometimes, to save dharma, Kurukshetra becomes essential, says Jagannath Sarkar, the BJP MP from West Bengal's Ranaghat.

Criticising Supriya Sule, woman leader who once ‘rescued’ MLAs from hotel quits NCP (SP) for Congress

Haryana leader Sonia Doohan, formerly NCP (SP)'s national youth wing president, says she decided to quit party in May over differences with working president Supriya Sule.

Listing Lalu, Tejashwi as accused, ED files concluding chargesheet in land-for-jobs case

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Tuesday filed its concluding chargesheet in the land-for-jobs scam case allegedly involving Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and...

BJP ranks split over SC/ST sub-categorisation, Hindi belt leaders say excluding creamy layer ‘absurd’

Though top court order likely to help BJP in South, scenario complex in Hindi belt where quota rejig can upset Dalit subgroups. Order disrupts Hindutva project, says party leader.

Take every possible step for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, beware of infiltration — VHP to Modi govt

VHP president Alok Kumar says organisation received many 'distress calls' from Bangladesh, asks govt to not turn blind eye, while encouraging it to maintain good ties with neighbour.

BJP approves TN chief Annamalai’s 3-month break to pursue fellowship at Oxford, replacement unlikely

Annamalai was at helm of party’s campaign in Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha polls, but BJP did not win any seats. He himself failed to secure win in Coimbatore, considered a BJP stronghold.

MNS to go solo in Maharashtra polls, contest 200+ seats, says Raj Thackeray

Gave unconditional support to Modi for LS polls but never said anything about Vidhan Sabha, says Thackeray. Opinion is divided on how this will affect prospects of rival Shiv Senas.

Jamaat may take control in Bangladesh, expect an influx of Hindus — BJP leaders after Hasina resigns

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari calls on Mamata Banerjee's government to mentally prepare to give shelter to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh.  

New twist in Karnataka BJP rebellion, MLA says party state chief Vijayendra behind Revanna video leak

MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal says several BJP office bearers were holding on to ‘CDs’ of important persons & using it to blackmail own MLAs. Yatnal has openly rebelled against BSY's family.

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.