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How BJP’s poll promise of allowance for Bengal journalists goes beyond what other states offer

Financial aid, pension or health benefits for journalists already being given in Bengal, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Goa, Puducherry, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Familiar name, new party: Kavitha launches TRS, says she ‘atones some people’s misdeeds’

She said her TRS would be an alternative to ‘corrupt’ Cong govt, ‘derailed’ BRS, and ‘disinterested’ BJP that ‘never wanted’ the separate state of Telangana.

AAP calls MPs’ defection ‘unconstitutional’, will write to Rajya Sabha chairman

Citing the anti-defection law, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the move has no constitutional validity. He also announced plans to escalate the matter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

BJP now raises ‘lavish living’ allegation over Kejriwal’s Lodhi Estate bungalow, dubs it ‘Sheesh Mahal 2’

In a press conference Saturday, Delhi minister Parvesh alleged that the AAP chief spent ‘private money’ in developing his new bungalow.

Suspended from father KCR’s party, K Kavitha launches her own political outfit TRS

Kavitha was suspended from BRS in September 2025 after she clashed with cousins & party leaders T Harish Rao and J Santosh Kumar over the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project.

Existential moment for AAP? Party’s Punjab MP losses to BJP ‘could trigger domino effect in Delhi’

The exit of key MPs, many from Punjab, may spark a broader shift within AAP ranks. Experts warn councillors and MLAs could follow, gravitating toward BJP as the party’s grip weakens in both states.

Fractured Chautala clan shows signs of thaw amid JJP’s internal storm, but Abhay holds firm

Ranjit Singh, Aditya Devi Lal & Sunaina Chautala have already backed Dushyant in police face-off case. Digvijay says he’ll gather clan, but avoids question of meeting uncle Abhay.

Final phase of Bengal polls days away, Centre gives Niti Aayog berths to BJP-linked Lahiri and Das

Economist Ashok Lahiri, sitting BJP MLA from Balurghat, to replace Suman Berry as VC; scientist Gobardhan Das, who contested on BJP ticket in 2021, to be member

What the Raghav Chadha-led exodus means for AAP & BJP in Punjab, with polls just a year away

Political analysts say the high-profile exits will reinforce the BJP's criticism that Kejriwal’s style of functioning is not just extremely centralised but he also does not tolerate dissent.

Marathi diktat for drivers prompts cautious pushback from Sena voice who championed ‘North Indian’ cause

In his 23 April letter to Transport Minister Sarnaik, Sanjay Nirupam wrote that many auto & taxi drivers had contacted him to convey that they were scared and confused.

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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.