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Karnataka bracing for spurt in Covid-19 cases by April end, a long fight ahead: Yediyurappa

In exclusive interview to ThePrint, CM Yediyurappa says Karnataka has suffered Rs 1,500-cr loss since lockdown began and could open liquor outlets for revenue.

Lockdown casts a cloud over Uddhav Thackeray’s election to legislature and smooth run as CM

Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister on 28 November 2019, but he is yet to be elected as a member of the House. 

Kejriwal meeting with Delhi BJP MPs turns into blame game on tracing Tablighi Jamaat members

Chief Minister Kejriwal met the 7 BJP Lok Sabha MPs and 3 AAP Rajya Sabha members from Delhi via video conferencing on handling the coronavirus crisis.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is doing it all alone, from running a state to tackling Covid-19

The Covid-19 crisis and lockdown has thrown a spanner in the works in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan functioning as a one-man cabinet.

Mamata calls questions on Tablighi event ‘communal’, avoids giving any answers

Mamata govt on 1 April had shared details of the number of people who attended the Delhi event. Since then, there has been no official update.

Punjab’s high Covid-19 death rate triggers political mudslinging, Badal alleges negligence

SAD president Sukhbir Badal’s allegations against Amarinder Singh’s Congress govt began after the death of Padma Shri awardee singer Nirmal Singh Khalsa.

From 2 Lok Sabha seats to 18 crore members, 10 biggest milestones of BJP’s 40-year journey

Beginning with less than 8% votes in 1984, the BJP has formed the central govt 5 times, and now rules India with a commanding 303-seat majority.

Lamps, crackers to fake image, conspiracy theory: Reactions to Modi’s ‘light a candle’ plea

Lamp lighting, photo shoots and even firecrackers — for a moment one forgot there was a pandemic. Here’s how Twitter reacted to last night’s “festivities”.

BJP headquarters deserted on 40th foundation day as members adhere to lockdown

Senior BJP leader Mahendra Pandey, along with a few other leaders, got curfew passes for the flag hoisting at the headquarters Monday.

War against Covid-19 cannot be won only by lighting lamps, need proper planning: Congress

Through video conferencing, Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev raised issues of absence of protective gear, safety of health workers and economic relief for the poor.

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.