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Meo dynasts have always dominated politics in Mewat — a look at region’s leaders, past & present

Animosity between leaders hasn't done region any good. According to Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed, political leadership of Mewat has raised peoples' issues, but their voice hasn’t really been heard.

CM Chouhan may not be face of ‘Jan Ashirwad’ yatra in MP, BJP likely to diversify leadership

Party plans to have multiple leaders, including CM Shivraj Chouhan, lead the public outreach campaign on rotation basis, with aim to reduce factionalism & anti-incumbency, it is learnt.

‘Moral obligation’ — NDA partner Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support from Biren Singh govt

The KPA has two MLAs in the 60-member Manipur assembly. KPA general secretary W Lalam Hangshing says move is 'but natural...in the present circumstances'.

AAP, BJP clash after murder case lodged against Haryana AAP leader over Bajrang Dal activist’s death

Javed Ahmed has been accused of instigating a mob to kill Bajrang Dal activist Pradeep Kumar and companions, who were returning from religious procession that turned violent in Nuh.

‘They do nothing, nor let anyone do anything’: Modi’s swipe at Oppn at Rly station project launch

PM was virtually addressing stone laying ceremony for project to modernise 508 railway stations across 27 states. He also praised taxpayers saying their money is being used for development.

‘Rahul Gandhi should be reinstated immediately’, Adhir Chowdhury urges Lok Sabha Speaker

Congress leader said he had called the Speaker and later sent the documents to the Speaker’s office since the Secretary General’s office was closed due to a holiday.

Adani’s competitors face ‘Modi-made raids’ — Congress alleges foul play in Ambuja Cements-SIL deal

New Delhi: The Congress Saturday alleged foul play in the Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements’ takeover of another cement firm called Sanghi Industries Ltd (SIL)...

Was Vaghela made to resign over ‘land scam’ taint? BJP tight-lipped as another Gujarat gen secy quits

Pradipsinh Vaghela is considered one of the most powerful general secretaries of BJP in Gujarat. This comes as BJP cracks down on 'defamation campaign' against state chief C R Paatil.

Mehbooba Mufti, party leaders under ‘house arrest’ on 4th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation

A party spokesperson said the roads leading to the PDP headquarters near Sher-e-Kashmir Park were sealed and no staffer was allowed to enter the office.

BJP, 2019 polls & ‘vote manipulation’: Why Ashoka professor’s paper has kicked up controversy

Sabyasachi Das of Ashoka University suggests BJP won ‘disproportionately’ in closely contested seats in 2019. Paper not peer-reviewed yet.

On Camera

Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

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.