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Why opposition in Bihar is wary of postal ballot for voters above 65 years

The CPI(M) said EC’s new postal ballot move is ‘disturbing’, while the Congress said it ‘violates secrecy in voting’ and the Trinamool wrote to EC, saying it’s ‘ridiculous’.

Top Kerala IAS officer removed for links with woman behind UAE gold ‘smuggling ring’

M. Sivasankar was allegedly close to Swapna Suresh, the key figure in smuggling 30 kg of gold bars in a diplomatic bag bound for the UAE Consulate.

As NCP-Sena rift grows, Sanjay Raut conducts ‘Saamana-style’ Sharad Pawar interview

While interview is yet to be released, Raut, the Saamana editor, has said it will cause a stir in national politics as Pawar has spoken on everything from China to Maharashtra.

Congress’ Jitin Prasada launches Brahmin body, blames Yogi govt for ‘step-motherly treatment’

Former Union MoS Jitin Prasada says Brahmin community has been ‘systematically targeted’ under Yogi’s rule, in terms of political appointments or killings.

Need to restore Bengal’s glory, remove TMC govt lock, stock and barrel: JP Nadda

The BJP chief launched an attack on the Mamata Banerjee govt, alleging criminalisation of politics and corruption have scaled new heights under Trinamool.

Now MP Congress accuses Scindia of land grab, urges CM not to give his camp revenue portfolio

Jyotiraditya Scindia had been accused of grabbing land in 2014, but days after joining BJP in March, case against him was closed for ‘lack of evidence’.

Manohar Parrikar had Rafale file all memorised, blamed Jaitley for delaying OROP: New book

Book titled ‘An Extraordinary Life’ also recounts Manohar Parrikar’s sleepless night when Indian troops conducted surgical strikes across the LoC in 2016.

Rahul Gandhi doesn’t attend single meeting but questions valour of our armed forces: Nadda

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been leading his party's sharp criticism of the central govt over a host of issues, including the continuing standoff between India-China.

On its 24th foundation day, Lalu Yadav’s RJD stares at bleak future under his son Tejashwi

Lalu is in jail, Rabri is no longer leader of the opposition in the legislative council, and allies are refusing to accept Tejashwi as the face for polls.

Poll alliance only if party is given ‘due respect’, Rahul Gandhi has told Bihar Congress

In a 3-hour meeting with the Bihar Congress, Rahul Gandhi said no need to compromise or feel inferior while forming any alliance for the assembly elections.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.