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Why Congress won’t remove Siddaramaiah despite intense heat on Karnataka CM over MUDA, Valmiki ‘scams’

Allegations against Siddaramaiah have bridged internal rifts—at least for time being—as 'party needs leader more than leader needs party,' say political observers.

Meghalaya university which grew from 6 to 6,000 students sees dip in enrollments after Sarma’s attack

USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque fears university could fall short of enrollment target following Sarma’s statement that graduates from USTM may be barred from govt jobs in Assam.

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal a sinner for ‘severely damaging Sikh interests’ as SAD chief & dy CM

Akal Takht Jathedar declared SAD chief a 'tankhaiya', guilty of religious misconduct, and asked him to 'atone for his sins, failing which he will remain a sinner of Sikh religion'.

What is Great Nicobar project, and why are Bhupender Yadav and Jairam Ramesh butting heads over it

Opposition says the 'mega-infrastructure project', which includes greenfield international airport & a township, could have 'disastrous' human, social, and ecological consequences.

Smriti Irani has some praise for Rahul Gandhi, says his new approach shouldn’t be underestimated

Irani, the Congress leader's arch-rival who defeated him in Amethi constituency in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, says in a podcast that Rahul now represents a 'different kind of politics.'

Warned of NHAI projects’ cancellation, Mann govt tries to secure the land for it; farmers resist

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway project has seen delays with farmers refusing to give up land without better compensation. Centre warns these delays could result in project's cancellation.

In Shivaji statue collapse, Uddhav Sena sees window to reclaim Konkan. MVA steps up attack on Mahayuti

MVA has already announced to hold a protest against Mahayuti government on 1 September. BJP had first won Lok Sabha elections followed by MLC polls in Sena's stronghold Konkan.

Accused by BJP of stalking Champai Soren in Delhi, Jharkhand Police say it was a ‘misunderstanding’

In a statement, Jharkhand Police say two of their officers detained in national capital were only 'discharging their duties'. Champai Soren resigned from JMM today, to join BJP Friday.

Why BJP MLAs in UP are admonishing ‘erring’ govt officials, even threatening to ‘break their limbs’

BJP blames the apathy of govt officials towards party MLAs & workers for Lok Sabha setback. Party MLAs in UP seem to have taken it upon themselves to discipline ‘corrupt’ govt officials.

‘Maaf karna, Rahul mere bhai’: Haryana singer who bashed Congress MP & wrote paeans to Modi changes tune

Rocky Mittal says he has composed over 200 songs eulogising PM and over 20 about UP CM Yogi. Once appointed publicity adviser by Khattar, he had a fallout with BJP earlier this month.

On Camera

How India’s Sparrows outsmarted Pakistan and conquered Siachen in 1984 Operation Meghdoot

The ‘Sparrows’—the signalmen of the Indian Army— were known for their swiftness and agility in establishing secure and reliable communication in battle zones.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

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.