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Will fight Soren govt on corruption, tribal issues, says new Jharkhand BJP chief Marandi

Babulal Marandi, who was Jharkhand's 1st CM, was made state BJP chief earlier this month. In an interview, he also says party is open to suggestions from tribal community on UCC.

Modi’s ‘indifference’, Oppn’s ‘political tourism’ — INDIA MPs’ Manipur visit & how BJP reacted

21 MPs from 16 opposition parties visited Manipur which has seen ethnic clashes since 3 May. They visited relief camps to meet those affected, also met governor with memorandum.

‘Apprise central govt of breakdown of law & order,’ 21 INDIA MPs visiting Manipur tell governor

MPs from 16 opposition parties visiting Manipur give memorandum to Governor Anusuiya Uikey. They also slam condition of relief camps, say internet ban fuelling unsubstantiated rumours.

Meghalaya CM calls for political parties to engage on issues in Northeast, ‘not only for politics’

Shillong (Meghalaya) , July 29 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has urged political parties to take a keen interest in the Northeast region...

Together in INDIA, not so in Punjab? State Congress leaders accuse AAP of witch-hunt

In 16 months of AAP govt in Punjab, over dozen Congress leaders facing serious probes. State Congress leaders call it 'vendetta politics' and aren't happy with alliance.

After sparking row with claim that Badrinath Temple was ‘Buddhist mutt’, SP’s Maurya hits out at BJP

Coming amid Gyanvapi Mosque row, Swami Prasad Maurya’s comment has drawn flak from UP & Uttarakhand BJP leaders. He also alleged BJP ‘raises masjid-mandir issues before polls’. 

Focus on Pasmanda outreach, caste balance before state polls — BJP rejigs central office bearers

Team includes new members from poll-bound states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. In outreach to Pasmanda Muslims, former AMU V-C and MLC Tariq Mansoor appointed party V-P.

‘Fooling’ flood-affected farmers seeking aid — why Oppn is attacking Khattar’s ‘portals ki sarkar’

Ex-CM Hooda says it's Haryana govt's duty to reach out to farmers to compensate them for losses, but they are instead being made to apply on portals, given the runaround.

‘To make country aware’: 20 MPs from Opposition INDIA to visit Manipur over weekend

Ahead of the visit, Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi called for an inquiry under a retired Supreme Court judge into the Manipur violence.

Why Gopal Kanda, now acquitted in suicide case, is important for BJP in Chautala bastion Sirsa

Acquitted of abetment charge in Geetika Sharma suicide case, Kanda plans to expand his Haryana Lokhit Party, currently part of NDA. BJP spokesperson says he is welcome to join them too.

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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.