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Punjab governor writes to Mann, questions legality of assembly session in which Gurbani bill was passed

Governor Banwarilal Purohit's letter was in response to one sent by the CM asking the governor to give his assent to a bill regarding the telecast of Gurbani from Golden Temple.

‘Parties need common narrative to see electoral gains’: Prashant Kishor on Bengaluru opposition meet

Former poll strategist, currently on padyatra in Bihar, says parties & leaders sitting together won’t make a difference without 'unity in thought' and a narrative they can take to public.

‘Golden era of modern Assam’ or ‘bid to impress BJP brass’? Behind Himanta’s local culture push

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken up many cultural projects ranging from promoting Bihu to honouring 17th-century warrior Lachit Barphukan & renovating Ahom-era structures.

Hajipur LS seat latest Paswan vs Paswan battleground as uncle, nephew spar over Ram Vilas’s legacy

Both uncle and nephew are bent on contesting from Hajipur in 2024. BJP has been trying to bring them together ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls especially with JD(U) out of NDA fold.

Ajit camp meets Sharad Pawar 2 days in a row, NCP chief’s silence keeps both factions on tenterhooks

The 'impromptu' meetings took place at YB Chavan Centre where Sharad Pawar had gone for work, say MLAs from NCP chief's camp. Praful Patel says they requested him to keep party together.

No Oppn meet invite for ex-ally JD(S), Congress says ‘those with courage to fight will come’

Two-day conclave of Oppn parties underway in Bengaluru. Former Congress ally Kumaraswamy says organisers didn’t invite him since they are under 'delusion' that JD(S) is finished.

‘No leader, no vision’: Nadda hits out at Opposition, asserts 38 parties to attend NDA meet

The meeting with take place in Delhi Tuesday as 26 parties of the Opposition gather in Bengaluru to take on the BJP-led central government ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Arrest of Mansa man who ‘assaulted chemist for selling banned drugs’ sparks political war in Punjab

Parvinder Singh was arrested after he allegedly put a garland of shoes around a chemist's neck and paraded him, on finding out that a peddler had procured 'banned capsules' from his shop.

‘Akalis didn’t guide BJP wisely on impact of farm laws’, says Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

Jakhar says only party's central leadership can take call on possible revival of alliance with SAD, adds that BJP works hard while Congress now exists merely because of its brand name.

Rajasthan’s bellwether seats and why 1 of them is making Gehlot, for once, happy to have Pilot by his side

Like Sachin Pilot's constituency Tonk, there are 18 more seats in Rajasthan which have voted alternatively for Congress & BJP since 1998 — in line with govt formation in the state. 

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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.