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BJP MP’s tirade against Nehru: ‘Became PM with 0 votes, Kharge better than him, no comparison with Modi’

Unlike Nehru who 'awarded himself' Bharat Ratna, Modi bestowed it on Congress leaders Madan Mohan Malviya, Pranab Mukherjee, Narasimha Rao among others, says Sudhanshu Trivedi.

Vokkaliga seer asks Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, make way for DK Shivakumar

The statement by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami comes at a time when voices within Congress are increasingly calling for more deputy CMs to better represent state's communities.

Haryana BJP MP Dharambir Singh says won’t contest again, cites age factor — ‘will be 74 by 2029’

Three-time Bhiwani-Mahendragarh MP's announcement has brought back focus on PM Modi. Next year, Modi will turn 75 — an age when BJP 'retired' veterans like Advani & M.M.Joshi.

INDIA bloc to press for discussion on NEET before Motion of Thanks on President’s address

Opposition likely to move adjournment motion in Lok Sabha & seek discussion under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha Friday. Decision taken after INDIA bloc leaders met at Congress chief's residence.

Sanjay Raut pitches Uddhav as CM face for Maharashtra polls, MVA partners say will decide later

Former CM Uddhav Thackeray has said MVA will declare CM face ‘at the right time’ and that ‘Maharashtra is face of our alliance’.

SP eyes deal with Congress to contest Haryana assembly polls in exchange for UP seats

SP is looking for 6-8 winnable seats in Haryana in return for giving up some UP seats headed for bypolls to Congress. Bhupinder Singh Hooda says no such alliance planned as of now.

Congress condemns LS Speaker Om Birla’s remarks on Emergency — ‘travesty of Parliamentary traditions’

On first day of 18th Lok Sabha Wednesday, Birla read out a resolution condemning imposition of Emergency by Indira Gandhi in 1975, riling Oppn. PM Modi lauded Birla for his remarks.

Sengol a ‘symbol of monarchy in Parliament’ — SP MP’s demand to remove sceptre sparks row

As R.K.Chaudhary demands that sceptre be removed, Union ministers Jayant Chaudhary & Chirag Paswan defend its installation. Other NDA leaders call it an unnecessary controversy.

Lok Sabha front won, Sharad Pawar reaches Baramati twice in 2 weeks for pitched Maharashtra battle

One of the challenges for veteran leader is finding a candidate who can challenge his nephew Ajit, a seven-time MLA, in Baramati.

Akali Dal calls move to oust Sukhbir Badal ‘dangerous conspiracy’, Harsimrat blames ‘BJP’s stooges’

Punjab BJP refutes allegations, says Badal should introspect why SAD has been seeing downslide since breaking ties with BJP. Rebellion in SAD comes after poor performance in LS polls.

On Camera

Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.

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.