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Shinde visits RSS founder’s memorial, says decision on caste census after consulting all stakeholders

This comes a day after RSS functionary Shridhar Gadge opposed a caste census, which Congress has been strongly demanding, saying it won’t be good socially and for national unity.

As Sukhu govt turns 1, heat from BJP & Congress for not delivering on poll promise to Himachal women

There are more than 22 lakh women in Himachal as per the 2011 Census. Task becomes all the more daunting as hill state suffered loss of Rs 9,000 crore due to rains in July-August.

Knives out in Rajasthan BJP after poll win, Rajendra Rathore blames his loss on ‘many Vibhishanas’

While the seven-time MLA and Rajput leader hasn't taken names, his barbs seem to be aimed at Churu MP and Jat leader Rahul Kaswan, said to be a loyalist of former CM Vasundhara Raje.

As Revanth Reddy overhauls Telangana admin, key role for officer who served in Modi’s PMO & KCR’s CMO

While many see the changes as an attempt to erase ex-CM KCR's imprints, CMO officials say Reddy is trying to bring in sincere, upright officials to run an effective, efficient administration.

Despite Jarange-Patil’s ‘deadline’, Shinde says special session to discuss Maratha quota in February

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde made announcement in assembly Tuesday. But Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has threatened to renew protests unless 24 December deadline for reservation is met. 

Mamata, Kejriwal float his name as PM face in INDIA meet, Kharge downplays — ‘need to win first’

Suspension of 141 Oppn MPs, 100% verification of VVPAT slips, joint rallies & inauguration of Ram temple in Ayodhya were also discussed in 4th meeting of INDIA bloc, it is learnt.

Kharge downplays proposal to be INDIA’s PM face, bloc decides to hold 8-10 joint rallies across country

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said leaders at 4th INDIA meeting also passed resolution to condemn suspension of 141 MPs from Parliament over the security breach deadlock.

After backlash over ‘request’ not to attend Ram Mandir inauguration, Advani & Joshi receive invite

Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai cited age, health of Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi while making 'request'. After RSS, VHP leaders' invite, both 'express intent to be there'.

Congress sets up ‘National Alliance Committee’ ahead of INDIA meet. Gehlot, Baghel, Wasnik among members

Panel comprises party veterans who've had long associations with leaders of most INDIA parties. This comes after Congress was accused by many allies of stalling further talks.

With 49 more leaders shown the door, 41% of Opposition MPs now stand suspended from Parliament

Today's suspensions from Lok Sabha take total tally of both Houses to 141 in less than a week. 48% of opposition MPs in Lok Sabha & 32% in Rajya Sabha suspended.

On Camera

How India’s Sparrows outsmarted Pakistan and conquered Siachen in 1984 Operation Meghdoot

The ‘Sparrows’—the signalmen of the Indian Army— were known for their swiftness and agility in establishing secure and reliable communication in battle zones.

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.