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Caste census revolutionary step, Congress will conduct it if voted to power, says Rahul Gandhi

Speaking at a rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi said that among the 53 IAS officers governing the state, only one is from the OBC category.

Ladli Behna scheme has women rallying behind Shivraj, but not all men are happy

Financial assistance scheme touted as 'game change' by BJP leaders, seen as 'blessing' by women. But while Congress writes it off as 'handout', disgruntled men say it's 'just a lollypop'.

BJP announces final list of 14 candidates for Telangana assembly polls

The candidates announced by the party in the final list include senior leader N Ramachander Rao, a former MLC, who has been fielded from Malkajgiri.

‘Just helped me double 2024 winning margin’ — Mahua Moitra on LS ethics panel report

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee Thursday recommended Moitra's expulsion, capping a fortnight of actions that included the deposition of three people over three sittings.

Ahead of polls, Telangana Congress unveils ‘Minority Declaration’, promises Rs 4000 cr in welfare budget

The declaration, released Thursday, promises fair reservation for all 'backward classes' — including minorities — in jobs, education, and government schemes.

KCR banks on his age-old strategy to take on resurgent Congress in Telangana — the statehood sentiment

In poll speeches, KCR says statehood was result of his struggle, blames Congress 'for delay in statehood approval' which resulted in many Telanganites 'ending their lives' in dejection.

‘Stupid of me to make him CM’ — Nitish launches into tirade against Manjhi in Bihar Assembly

Manjhi says Nitish wanted him to be ‘rubber stamp CM’ & JD(U) chief’s use of ‘derogatory terms’ for him indicates that he has become ‘mentally unstable’.

RSS mouthpiece sees ‘foreign bid to weaken Modi, BJP in polls’ — Canada, Qatar, Rahul in Uzbekistan

Panchjanya editorial refers to allegations made by Justin Trudeau, 'threats against Hasina govt' in Bangladesh, 'pressure' on Nepal and Pakistan opening fire at border in Jammu.

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee backs party leader Mahua Moitra, says expulsion ‘without evidence’ not possible

Expressing solidarity with his party leader, Moitra, ahead of the Lok Sabha ethics panel meeting, Banerjee said that she is 'competent enough to fight her battle on her own'.

The 3-pronged strategy BJP hopes will make Bihar caste survey backfire on Nitish Kumar

Bihar caste survey has set momentum for start of next phase of Mandal politics nationwide — not only in terms of renewed pressure to hold caste census, but to breach SC’s 50% limit on quota.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.