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Why RSS has recalled its man GV Rajesh from key organisational post in Karnataka BJP

While BJP maintains it is Sangh’s decision, party leaders attributed this move to 'non-performance, incompatibility with senior office bearers & inability to contain dissent'.

PM Modi’s Kanyakumari trip is about more than just meditation, it is packed with political messages

Modi will meditate at Vivekananda Rock Memorial once the campaign closes on 30 May. It’s where Swami Vivekananda is said to have had a divine vision of Bharat Mata & developed India.

Prestige at stake in heart of Santhal Pargana, JMM & BJP battle it out for glory in Dumka

Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law Sita left JMM for BJP this year and has now been pitched against 7-time JMM MLA and INDIA bloc candidate Nalin Soren in Dumka.

1 in every 4 BJP & Congress Lok Sabha candidates are political legatees, finds new study

A total of 209 candidates entered politics because of their family legacy, analysis by election non-profit Prajatantra Foundation shows. Most of these are second-generation politicians.

‘Lobby behind Naveen Patnaik’s failing health,’ charges Modi. ‘Call me,’ retorts Odisha CM

‘Friends’ till March this year, Modi and Patnaik became sharply critical of each other after a seat-sharing deal between BJP and BJD fell through.

Telangana CM faces heat for roping in Oscar-winning Andhra music composer Keeravani for state anthem

BRS & Telangana Cine Musicians Association question Revanth Reddy's decision to recruit MM Keeravani of 'RRR' fame to recompose anthem & urged him to 'encourage Telangana talent' instead.

After ED, CBI files chargesheet against suspended TMC strongman Sheikh Shahjahan

ED last week filed prosecution complaint bringing money laundering charges under PMLA against Shahjahan. CBI Monday filed chargesheet against him for January attack on officers.

Crusade against drugs, not ‘Khalistan’, draws crowds to Amritpal’s proxy campaign in Khadoor Sahib

Amritpal's 10-point manifesto include end of drug culture & extortions, justice in sacrilege cases, struggle for release of Bandi Singhs. His parents are campaigning on his behalf.

Modi to meditate at Kanyakumari’s Vivekananda landmark after LS poll campaign closes 30 May

He will pray at Swami Vivekananda Memorial Rock where 19th century reformer undertook similar exercise & envisioned enlightened ‘Bharat Mata’.

Ex-Punjab CM Channi to do ‘MA in economics’, learn how to balance freebies & economic growth

Congress candidate from Jalandhar, Charanjit Singh Channi says he wants to better understand Punjab’s economy, criticises Modi’s visits & CM Mann’s governance.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

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.