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Clear Sharad Pawar stamp on Maharashtra portfolio allocation as NCP bags home and finance

Shiv Sena keeps urban development, CM Uddhav Thackeray’s son Aaditya could boost Mumbai’s nightlife and stop deforestation as tourism & environment minister.

Ajit Pawar gets finance, Aaditya Thackeray tourism in Maharashtra portfolio allocation

NCP leader Anil Deshmukh becomes home minister of the state. The Sharad Pawar-led party has got most of the 'plum' ministries.

‘Consider steps to oppose CAA’ — Kerala CM Vijayan writes to chief ministers of 11 states

Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Mamata, Kejriwal and Uddhav, among others, and said the need of the hour was 'to stand united to preserve the basic tenets of our polity'.

Hardeep Puri gives deeds of unauthorised colonies to 20 residents, Sisodia calls them ‘fake’

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia said the BJP was misleading people with 'fake papers' without making proper provisions.

HC sets aside Trinamool’s Bhatpara civic body win, says no-trust motion illegally convened

Calcutta HC Justice Arindam Sinha declares meeting called for holding no-confidence motion — passed by margin of 19-0 in 35-member municipality — null & void.

As UP seeks ban on Muslim body PFI, Mamata govt distances itself from the organisation

The ruling Trinamool Congress believes the PFI could divide its Muslim vote-bank that will end up benefitting the BJP in West Bengal. 

Bengal’s Republic Day tableau rejected because of CAA protests, says TMC

The state BJP denied the charge and accused the TMC government of not following procedure, resulting in the rejection.

Shiv Sena admits to tussle among Maharashtra allies for Cabinet berths in Saamana editorial

Noting that the list of probables was 'huge', the Sena mouthpiece said there were some sparks of disappointment from those who could not make the cut.

Congress doesn’t protest against Pakistan but against refugees: PM Modi

PM Modi said Pakistan was formed on the basis of religion, which has resulted in religious minorities being persecuted there.

Conversational, chirpy & candid — there’s a new Arvind Kejriwal on the Delhi campaign trail

The Delhi CM is now projecting an ‘evolved’ self to voters — that of an effective administrator as opposed to the aggressive activist.  

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.