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‘2024 mandate broke Modi’s arrogance’ — Kharge targets PM in Parliament, raises Manipur & NEET issues

During his speech in Rajya Sabha, the Congress President & Leader of Opposition also spoke about RSS, stating that all of country's institutions have been captured by 'one organisation'.

Goans have already accepted a UCC-like code as a whole, plan to publish book on it — Governor Pillai

In an interview, Pillai also said bonsai art didn't originate in Japan but in India. On tensions between tourists & residents, he said Goans will not support regionalist movements.

4th extension denied to ‘Centre’s man’ DS Mishra, UP govt appoints Yogi’s close aide chief secretary

1984-batch IAS Durga Shanker Mishra hangs up his boots after an extended 2.5 years of service as chief secretary & 1988-batch IAS Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge of the top post.

BJP seats with over 50% vote share dropped by 69 to 155 — UP, Maharashtra & Rajasthan behind decline

In 2024 polls, Congress saw big wins in 37 seats with 50% or higher vote share — 21 more seats than in 2019. However, overall, BJP logged more such victories.

SP mouthpiece has a message in English. Focus on non-Hindi states & breaking from Mulayam’s mould

In Samajwadi Bulletin, the party, in its message among others, informs readers about why it fielded fresh faces like Iqra Hasan, Priya & Pushpendra Saroj in LS elections.

How Rahul as LoP in Lok Sabha gives way to possibility of Congress, TMC turning over a new leaf

Rahul Gandhi spoke to Mamata & Abhishek Banerjee to seek TMC's support for K Suresh, Congress nominee for Lok Sabha Speakers' election.

In 1st Mann ki Baat after LS polls, Modi hails voters for reposing faith in Constitution

Modi congratulates people for making the 2024 polls a success with 65 crore people exercising their voting rights. He also praises EC for its handling of polling exercise.

Stand-off continues between 2 new TMC MLAs & Governor over oath-taking — what Constitution says

MLAs stage sit-in waiting to take oath after declining the Governor's invite to swear in at Raj Bhavan over sexual misconduct charges against him, but he has dug in his heels too.

Calling Jagan a ‘curse’, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu releases white paper on stalled Polavaram project

In white paper, TDP govt alleged Jagan ‘diverted Rs 3,385 crore meant for project’ & ‘delay in commissioning of hydel power project resulted in loss of over Rs 3000 cr to exchequer’.

Lack of support from MLAs, ministers & DMs led to setback in LS polls in UP, finds BJP task force

New Delhi: Sabotage by BJP MLAs and ministers in the Yogi government, a lack of synergy between the government and the party, non-cooperation from state...

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.