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Prajwal Revanna sex abuse case gives Kumaraswamy upper hand in JD(S) family power struggle

Former Karnataka CM is trying to shield himself and his father H.D. Deve Gowda from any backlash arising from allegations against his nephew and elder brother.

Delhi court extends judicial custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K Kavitha

Court extended Kejriwal's judicial custody in the ED case till 20 May, while Kavitha's judicial custody was extended till 14 May in ED case and 20 May in CBI case.

Akhilesh’s claims about Covishield vaccine are baseless, says Union MoS for health SP Singh Baghel

SP chief has been raising alarm about Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but Baghel points to WHO approval. Minister also confident of retaining his Agra seat, which is voting Tuesday.

Actor and TV host Shekhar Suman returns to politics, joins the BJP

In 2009, Suman ran for the Lok Sabha seat from Patna Sahib under the Congress, but was defeated by Bollywood actor and BJP candidate Shatrughan Sinha.

‘Like Rajiv Gandhi & Shah Bano case, Shehzada meant to contest Ram temple ruling’ — Modi accuses Rahul

In interview with Dainik Jagran, the PM says Congress is doing polarisation in guise of introducing religion-based quota, adds that him linking Rahul with Pakistan was 'based on facts'.

‘Vote Jihad’ or ‘Ram Rajya’ — Modi asks people to choose at Madhya Pradesh rally

Modi referred to an opposition leader’s comment that Muslims must do ‘vote jihad’ to drive away the 'sanghi' government or face extinction.

Congress’s Udit Raj defends Channi calling Poonch attack a ‘stunt’ — ‘anything plausible after Pulwama’

Charanjit Singh Channi drew parallels between Poonch attack & 2019 Pulwama attack, saying it was used by BJP for electoral gains, but clarifies he didn't mean to disrespect fallen soldiers.

How I-PAC without Prashant Kishor is driving Mamata’s 2024 poll battle

From curating campaigns to resolving infighting, I-PAC does it all for Mamata's TMC. And while PK's no longer part of the organisation, he's known to 'give guidance occasionally', if needed.

How late Tamil Nadu CM K Kamaraj’s rhetoric came back to haunt Congress in PM Modi’s speech

In a Gujarat speech last week, Modi warned the crowd that if they had 2 buffaloes, Congress would take 1 away. Around 72 yrs ago, Congressman K Kamaraj used almost the same words.

SAD’s Chandigarh candidate withdraws from LS race citing party indifference — ‘cannot go on’

Three-time councillor Hardeep Singh Buterla was up against Congress-AAP candidate Manish Tewari & BJP’s Sanjay Tandon. Someone else pulling his strings, says SAD.

On Camera

India needs to learn from US-Iran conflict, just like Tehran took lessons from Iraq war

India did not choose to move away from Iran for oil; it was forced to. The fact that India managed the costs of this transition efficiently does not convert them into gains.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.