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Allu Arjun arrest controversy divides AP-Telangana political parties, exposes rifts within ‘Mega’ family

According to Telugu film historians & critics, 2 of the most prominent families in Telugu film industry, Allus & Konidelas, have been in state of 'undeclared bitterness or unease' for yrs.

Think tank of retd judges, sants will suggest ways to free temples from govt control & run them, says VHP

Before handing over temples to the Hindu society, VHP functionary Milind Parande calls for removal of 'all non-Hindus employed in temples and endowment departments'.

Gloves off ahead of Delhi elections, why AAP is on the warpath against Congress

AAP has called on Congress leadership to take action against party leader Ajay Maken for calling Delhi ex-CM Arvind Kejriwal ‘anti-national’.

‘Tainted officials held dear’: BJP MLC takes on Yogi govt over ‘corrupt’ appointments in industries dept

In a UP Vidhan Parishad session last week, MLC Devendra Pratap Singh from the ruling party asked Minister Nand Gopal Gupta why ‘criminal’ officials were given senior positions in the dept.

2nd gubernatorial term for Arif Mohammed Khan, what has endeared Modi to him over the yrs

Bihar's new governor stands out as a rare Muslim politician repeatedly rewarded by Modi govt, and alongside Anandiben Patel, only leader to be appointed as governor twice in past decade. 

How Seeman’s ‘autocratic’ rule has fuelled NTK exodus, and why he’s unfazed by mass resignations

Over the past month, NTK has seen at least 100 members from various district units stepping down each week. Seeman, however, calls those who left 'weeds hindering the party's growth'.

AAP clashes with BJP’s Parvesh Verma over cash distribution, even as Delhi women register in droves

In run up to Delhi polls, AAP leaders have accused Verma of 'buying votes'. BJP leader claims he's providing 'monthly assistance' to each woman via his NGO Rashtriya Swabhiman Sanstha.

From trips to Delhi for govt formation to cabinet picks, Mahayuti 2.0 has a clear BJP stamp

In clear sign of BJP’s influence, heavyweights from Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar's NCP were dropped, but analysts say that despite majority, BJP can't afford to sideline allies just yet.

From Parliament to the streets, how BJP & Congress are planning to continue the tussle over Ambedkar

Congress is observing a week-long campaign with protest marches against Home Minister Shah as BJP launches a series of press conferences across the country, countering Opposition’s claims.

Saini replaces Khattar-appointed advocate general & CID head in one swoop, signals coming into his own

Changes come close on the heels of the Haryana CMO reshuffle, wherein several Khattar-appointed officers were replaced by Saini last month.

On Camera

How the Air Force’s Cheetahs and MI-8s gave India an edge in the race to Siachen

There can be no doubt that the Cheetahs and the MI-8s were the real sky messengers without whom there would have been no Operation Meghdoot.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.