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Biren Singh not seen as neutral, trust Centre but not him — NPF MP on NDA coalition ‘dilemma’

Naga Peoples Front MP Lorho S. Pfoze says situation in Manipur ‘grim’. There was hope for improvement after Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit, but violence flared up again, he adds.

Grilled by Punjab vigilance, Manpreet Badal feuds with Congress chief— ‘I’m not Warring, won’t beg Mann’

BJP’s Manpreet Badal, an ex-finance minister, targeted Warring while addressing a press conference over questioning by vigilance bureau. Warring has hit back, calling Badal ‘corrupt’.

Kharge says ‘insulted’ when mike switched off in RS, Dhankhar maintains ‘can’t allow transgression’

Kharge says 'self-respect challenged' when mike switched off mid-speech. VP Dhankhar maintains LoP was given floor at a time when there was legislative business to be conducted.

Lok Sabha Speaker admits no-confidence motion against Modi govt moved by INDIA, BRS

Govt says people taught Oppn 'lesson' when no-confidence motion was moved against Modi govt ahead of 2019 LS polls. INDIA is demanding PM address Parliament on Manipur situation.

‘Will talk about UCC but…’: Uddhav tells Modi govt to ban cow slaughter, restore peace in Manipur

In interview to Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Uddhav says UCC not just about marriage but about seeing everyone as equal before law, and Bal Thackeray had taken a clear stand on it.

Potential allies to rivals? Why BJP & MNS have been sparring post NCP split

Analysts say BJP is secure in alliance with Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction, it doesn't need another ally. The MNS voter, though, is anti-NCP, so it can't ally with MVA.

‘Our last weapon’: No numbers, but Oppn no-trust motion aimed to make Modi speak on Manipur

Opposition parties have held up Parliament business demanding a detailed discussion on the situation in the northeast state, and a statement by the PM himself on the issue.

Kirtans, rakhis & more — what BJP Mahila Morcha’s woman outreach will involve in 5 poll-bound states

Mahila Morcha will target women voters in 18-25 age group & reach 1,000 1st-time voters in each seat, says subject of Manipur sexual violence will be handled ‘sensitively’.

Kumaraswamy proposes, Deve Gowda disposes as JD(S) patriarch rules out alliance with BJP for 2024

Janata Dal (Secular) president HD Deve Gowda says his party will contest the Lok Sabha elections independently in Karnataka, putting an end to weeks of speculation.

Congress cites Manmohan’s 2012 NE intervention, slams Modi’s ‘silence’ on Manipur in Parliament

Congress MP Manish Tewari says ex-PM Manmohan Singh intervened in Parliament 'suo motu' when violence in Assam led to fears of reprisal against northeastern migrants in other parts of India.

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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.