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SKM rejects govt proposal to farmers — ‘it’s nothing new, will oppose protest leaders if they agree’

Centre has offered to guarantee that its agencies will buy cotton, corn & certain pulses at MSP for 5 years. SKM says govt silent on formula to calculate MSP & farmers’ other demands.

‘Should be prosecuted’: SC slams returning officer for putting marks on ballots in Chandigarh mayor polls

BJP won the mayoral elections in January following the returning officer’s move to scrap eight opposition votes.

Why Sikh BJP leaders like Tajinder Bagga, RP Singh are opposing Kamal Nath’s ‘entry’ into party

The veteran Congress leader's alleged role in 1984 anti-Sikh riots has raised concerns within BJP. Many fear Nath’s possible entry could affect BJP's chances of forming alliance with SAD.

Swift action, measured words — how BJP govt’s response to farmers’ protest has changed since 2020

In 2020, the BJP went on an offensive, branding protesters as ‘Khalistanis’. However, this time around, in an election year, both BJP & govt have been more mellow in their approach.

Who are Dallewal & Pandher, leaders of farmers’ agitation, and why SKM isn’t with them

While Dallewal was in the headlines Thursday after a comment on putting brakes on PM's popularity, Pandher courted controversy during 2020-21 protest for leading farmers into Delhi.

‘Even foreign countries know ‘aayega toh Modi hi’ — ahead of LS polls, PM confident of BJP’s return

Modi addresses party’s National Convention, says he has invitations from countries till Sept. Not seeking a third term for the sake of power, but for the resolve of the nation, he adds.

LS polls like Mahabharata war, choice between ‘dynasty & development’ alliance, says Amit Shah 

At BJP’s national convention, Shah pits BJP against ‘family-based parties’ in INDIA bloc. Resolution singles out Congress, says its downfall ‘certain’. 

‘Heralds Ram Rajya for 1,000 yrs, new kalachakra’ — BJP resolution praises Modi for pran pratishtha

Calling temple consecration 'beginning of the journey back to a great India', resolution moved by BJP national president J.P. Nadda thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leadership

Taking aim at Congress & INDIA bloc, Shah proposes 2nd resolution at BJP national meet

Seven-page proposal launches barrage of attacks at Congress, also slams other opposition parties over issues ranging from 'jungle rule' by RJD in Bihar to Sandeshkhali unrest.

Ayodhya temple consecration ushered in a new era, says BJP chief Nadda

His remarks come as he addresses the BJP national convention ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

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.