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SC’s sub-quota order has Tamil Nadu’s Dalit parties divided. The united front of the ’90s is missing

Apex court’s decision to allow SC/ST sub-classification, the row over a BSP leader’s murder & parties’ political alliances have exposed a rift among state’s Ambedkarite parties.

‘Revdis’ galore in Haryana & Maharashtra as NDA govts seek to win back voters in assembly polls

Both state govts have been doling out money for schemes aimed at almost every section of population, even as opposition & analysts point out the impracticability of such announcements.

Kejriwal wants Sisodia back as his deputy CM, but why he can’t do it

Manish Sisodia's reinduction can't happen unless Arvind Kejriwal, in his capacity as CM, moves a proposal to L-G. However, since the CM is in jail, he can't do so without judicial approval.

Sarv khap mahapanchayat demands Bharat Ratna for Phogat, inquiry into disqualification by SC judge

Haryana's Khap panchayats want 'justice' for the wrestler disqualified from Paris Olympics. Ex-deputy CM Dushyant Chautala has also called for Phogat's nomination to Rajya Sabha.

SP-BJP slugfest over Ayodhya gangrape heats up as assembly bypolls loom

Assembly bypolls are due for 10 seats in UP, including Milkipur, which falls under Ayodhya district. Police have taken DNA samples of accused, which SP leaders had been demanding.

There were fewer deepfakes during the Lok Sabha elections. AI audio tracks were more common

The Deepfakes Analysis Unit is a unique resource that engages with the public in India through WhatsApp. Set up in March, it has received and reviewed hundreds of audio & video files.

Sisodia’s 1st day after release from jail: Hanuman temple, Rajghat & a call for Opposition unity

Sisodia warns of dangers of "growing dictatorship" in India, says Kejriwal will be released from jail in 24 hours if opposition forces roar together.

Congress opposes ‘creamy layer’ for SCs, STs, expresses ‘surprise’ over Supreme Court verdict

Congress held many rounds of talks for crafting response to Supreme Court ruling, but with BJP opposing creamy layer for SC/STs, it realised it could not afford further dilly-dallying.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification roils Haryana politics. Blame game, promises from all sides

Ahead of Haryana polls, AAP says BJP is responsible for injustice to Phogat & Congress says it would have made her Rajya Sabha MP. Comments to gain political mileage, says BJP.

Winning Hassan to challenging JD(S) dominance, Preetham Gowda is BJP’s Vokkaliga wild card

BJP's Preetham Gowda, ex-MLA from JD(S) stronghold Hassan, has been moved away from 'anti-corruption' padayatra after Kumaraswamy & workers protested his presence.

On Camera

Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

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.