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Illegal immigrants ‘assault on Assamese culture, had invaded state’—BJP’s Assam in-charge Jay Panda

Panda rejected charge of polarisation, saying the allegations are rooted in crackdown on land grabbers, 'illegal immigrants whose forefathers deliberately chose not to be Indian'.

Split with KCR-KTR cemented, ex-BRS leader Kavitha to launch new party next month in Telangana

Her party will be the only regional party that will focus purely on the welfare of all sections of the society, former Nizamabad MP says.

Who is Narhari Zirwal? NCP minister in dock over purported video with transperson

Pressure mounting on Sunetra Pawar to sack 4-time MLA, with Oppn leaders describing alleged conduct as 'obscene & unethical'. Zirwal has denied wrongdoing, but admits he has known transperson for 5 yrs.

Row in poll-bound TN over ‘disrespect to women’: Actor Ranjana accuses TVK supporters, Vijay accuses DMK

After quitting TVK, actor Ranjana files complaint against TVK supporters for online abuse day after TVK chief Vijay complains against DMK supporter for referring to TVK supporters as 'prostitutes'.

‘Focus on your own party’: NCP rejects Rohit Pawar’s claim of insider bid to wrest power from Sunetra

Rohit cited Sunetra Pawar’s letter to ECI to allege Sunil Tatkare & Praful Patel were trying to take control of NCP-AP from her. NCP-AP leaders accused him of meddling in its affairs.

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi’s ‘no basic awareness’ jibe at Rahul as LDF-UDF trade ‘BJP B team’ barbs

The war of words started Wednesday when the Congress leader talked about a ‘secret understanding’ between BJP & CPI(M) while virtually addressing a rally in Kozhikode.

DMK moves Madras HC seeking ED probe into Rs 4 cr seizure ‘linked’ to BJP leaders including TN chief

DMK MP Girirajan has moved Madras HC seeking PMLA probe, alleging BJP leaders linked to Rs 3.98 crore seized in Tirunelveli in 2024. Plea wants ED to register a case and begin investigation.

Seat-sharing deal sparks unease in DMK alliance, allies grumble about ‘big brother’ ahead of TN polls

Single-digit seats for older allies, including CPI & CPI(M), & 10 for DMDK, which recently joined alliance, have sparked debate. Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi exited SPA this week.

Kerala police register case against X for circulating AI-generated ‘defamatory’ video of PM, ECI

The video in question refers to the incident of an EC letter carrying the seal of BJP's Kerala unit, an issue which has turned into a political row in the poll-bound state.

AIMIM under scanner in UP: 3 leaders arrested, police looking for state chief Shaukat Ali

AIMIM state president Shaukat Ali’s viral 'encounter' remark at Meerut Eid Milan has led to an FIR for promoting enmity and inciting violence.

On Camera

Trans Amendment Bill echoes Criminal Tribes Act. It wants them to stay in violent families

The one thing that keeps the relentless beauty of trans people alive is their community. But for lawmakers, kinship is ‘deception’, ‘allurement’, and ‘undue influence’.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.