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SKM rejects govt proposal to farmers — ‘it’s nothing new, will oppose protest leaders if they agree’

Centre has offered to guarantee that its agencies will buy cotton, corn & certain pulses at MSP for 5 years. SKM says govt silent on formula to calculate MSP & farmers’ other demands.

‘Should be prosecuted’: SC slams returning officer for putting marks on ballots in Chandigarh mayor polls

BJP won the mayoral elections in January following the returning officer’s move to scrap eight opposition votes.

Why Sikh BJP leaders like Tajinder Bagga, RP Singh are opposing Kamal Nath’s ‘entry’ into party

The veteran Congress leader's alleged role in 1984 anti-Sikh riots has raised concerns within BJP. Many fear Nath’s possible entry could affect BJP's chances of forming alliance with SAD.

Swift action, measured words — how BJP govt’s response to farmers’ protest has changed since 2020

In 2020, the BJP went on an offensive, branding protesters as ‘Khalistanis’. However, this time around, in an election year, both BJP & govt have been more mellow in their approach.

Who are Dallewal & Pandher, leaders of farmers’ agitation, and why SKM isn’t with them

While Dallewal was in the headlines Thursday after a comment on putting brakes on PM's popularity, Pandher courted controversy during 2020-21 protest for leading farmers into Delhi.

‘Even foreign countries know ‘aayega toh Modi hi’ — ahead of LS polls, PM confident of BJP’s return

Modi addresses party’s National Convention, says he has invitations from countries till Sept. Not seeking a third term for the sake of power, but for the resolve of the nation, he adds.

LS polls like Mahabharata war, choice between ‘dynasty & development’ alliance, says Amit Shah 

At BJP’s national convention, Shah pits BJP against ‘family-based parties’ in INDIA bloc. Resolution singles out Congress, says its downfall ‘certain’. 

‘Heralds Ram Rajya for 1,000 yrs, new kalachakra’ — BJP resolution praises Modi for pran pratishtha

Calling temple consecration 'beginning of the journey back to a great India', resolution moved by BJP national president J.P. Nadda thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leadership

Taking aim at Congress & INDIA bloc, Shah proposes 2nd resolution at BJP national meet

Seven-page proposal launches barrage of attacks at Congress, also slams other opposition parties over issues ranging from 'jungle rule' by RJD in Bihar to Sandeshkhali unrest.

Ayodhya temple consecration ushered in a new era, says BJP chief Nadda

His remarks come as he addresses the BJP national convention ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

On Camera

Don’t let anti-vaxxers weaponise AstraZeneca furore. Vaccines are safe—and we are the proof

Vaccines have eliminated two diseases—smallpox in humans and rinderpest in cattle. If they were killing one in 50,000 people, we wouldn’t be rolling them out across the globe for decades.

Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

India inches closer to SMART. Here are steps ahead for next-gen anti-submarine warfare

SMART carries an advanced light-weight torpedo as payload along with a parachute-based release system.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.