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Karnataka crisis continues as MLAs move Supreme Court over their resignations

Karnataka assembly Speaker Tuesday said nine of the 14 MLA resignations were not in order, giving the Congress-JD(S) more time to try and get their parties in order in the ongoing crisis.

Haryana BJP eyes repeat of Lok Sabha feat, to deploy 3 lakh panna-pramukhs for state polls

In the Lok Sabha elections, 2 lakh panna-pramukhs were involved by the BJP to micro-manage the electorate.

Navjot Sidhu continues to sulk, Amarinder aides say it has gone too far

The cricketer-turned-politician is believed to be at Vaishno Devi in J&K and is yet to take charge as the Punjab power minister.

Karnataka Speaker buys time for Congress-JD(S) by asking 8 MLAs to resign again

Speaker Ramesh Kumar says 8 resignations not in prescribed format under Rule 202 of Karnataka legislature procedure, to meet 5 others later this week.

How to master oratory? Learn from the Communists, Congress tells first-time MPs

At session held for first-time MPs to train them in ways to be effective parliamentarians, Congress cites Hiren Mukherjee, Mohan Kumaramangalam

BJP got 93% of the Rs 985 crore corporates donated to national parties in 2016-18

According to a survey by ADR, six national parties together received more money in 2016-17 & 2017-18 than the previous four years combined.

Karnataka Speaker feels the heat, says he can’t make a mistake in his decision on MLAs

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar indicated that the MLA resignations will have to be submitted to him person, and added he was aware of the burden of his decision.

Siddaramaiah says Congress will seek disqualification of Karnataka MLAs who have resigned

Following the resignation of 10 Congress MLAs from the Karnataka assembly, state party chief Siddaramaiah warned the legislators of consequences if they didn't return.

Bengal farmers want Tatas back in Singur, will ask Modi govt to help, says BJP MP

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee says she will approach PM Modi after the Budget session, with a request to bring the Tatas back through a different project.

Congress wasted a month pleading with Rahul, Karan Singh says, bats for young leaders

Former Cabinet minister suggests appointing 4 working presidents for north, south, east and west zones to give younger people positions of authority.

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Writings on the wall: Bengal’s epitaph for Left is, I let doctrine become dogma, ideology obstacle

In West Bengal, Left is in a dead heat with Congress for the wooden spoon; Maoism in the tribal heartland has been entombed; and in Kerala, the Left fights double incumbency.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.