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‘Balak buddhi’ Rahul & ‘conspiracy against Hinduism’ — Modi’s blistering attack on Oppn in Parliament

A day after Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of spreading violence, hatred, and lies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a counter-attack on him and the Congress in his Parliament address. 

Hopeful of cross-voting, MVA fields 3rd candidate for Maharashtra MLC polls

In surprise move, Shiv Sena (UBT) fields Thackeray’s close aide Milind Narvekar. MVA has 3 candidates in the fray, but only enough numbers to win 2 seats. 11 seats go to polls on 12 July.

Another Raj Bhavan vs DMK govt flashpoint as TN governor extends tenure of Periyar University V-C

Teachers, staff protest, citing 'irregularities' under V-C R. Jagannathan, who allegedly set up a foundation & lab park without approvals and used casteist slurs.

Rahul asks Speaker to restore expunged remarks as Congress sparks ‘Gandhi vs Godse’ debate

The leader of the Opposition said redaction of his comments on Hinduism, the BJP & 2 business houses went against the ‘tenets of parliamentary democracy’.

In Lok Sabha, debutant Manipur MP likens state’s ethnic violence to Partition, questions Modi’s silence

Congress's Angomcha Bimol Akoijam rued that the Presidential address did not mention the ongoing strife despite every inch of Manipur being covered by central forces.

Modi’s pep talk to NDA MPs day after Rahul speech — avoid contact with media, behave in Parliament

New Delhi: The Opposition can not digest that a ‘chaiwala‘ has become prime minister (PM) for a third time, Narendra Modi said at his first...

Spurred by Amritpal’s Lok Sabha win, 3 of his associates eye Punjab assembly bypoll race from jail

Kulwant Singh Rauke, Bhagwant Singh ‘Bajeke’ and Daljeet Singh Kalsi plan to contest from Barnala, Gidderbaha and Dera Baba Nanak. All are lodged in an Assam jail with Amritpal.

Ram Rahim to 2015 sacrilege — SAD’s ‘4 mistakes’ for which party rebels tendered ‘apology’ to Jathedar

This comes a week after the rebel leaders, including Prem Singh Chandumajra and Bibi Jagir Kaur, met in Jalandhar and launched a campaign for Sukhbir Badal's removal as SAD chief.

Another boost for MVA as Uddhav’s Sena wins both Mumbai seats in MLC polls. BJP retains Konkan

This comes weeks after oppn alliance registered big wins in LS polls and when assembly elections are months away. Another litmus test on 12 July as 11 more MLC seats go to polls.

‘Rahul insulted Hindus, lowered dignity of LoP post’ — BJP lashes out after Congress MP’s LS speech

New Delhi: Hours after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s first speech as Leader of Opposition caused an uproar in Lok Sabha Monday, the BJP deputed...

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

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.