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Haryana Congress infighting erupts again, Hooda detractors approach Kharge

Rival groups within Haryana Congress have been clashing ever since party-appointed coordinators started meeting workers to record their preference for district chiefs & office bearers.

Sonia writes to PM, seeks time to discuss 9 issues in special session, including Manipur & Adani

Sonia Gandhi’s letter comes a day after Congress parliamentary party and floor leaders of INDIA parties met in Delhi to discuss 18-22 September special session.

‘I earnestly hope,’ Sonia writes to PM, wants 9 points debated in Parliament special session

Barely weeks after the Monsoon Session wrapped up, the government called a special session in September, and has kept the agenda close to its chest.

‘President Murmu not invited…best example of caste discrimination,’ says Udhayanidhi Stalin

The DMK leader & Tamil Nadu minister is at the cross hairs of the right wing after equating Sanatana with coronavirus, malaria and dengue.

Bhagavad Gita copies, VIP darshan — how Tirupati board plans to promote Sanatana Dharma among youth

Days after Udhayanidhi Stalin’s call to eradicate Sanatana Dharma, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board announces initiatives to promote the same among youth, put them on 'bhakti path'.

40 seats decided by less than 3% margin in 2018 Rajasthan polls— ‘may be key for govt formation’ in 2023

New Delhi: One-fifth of Rajasthan’s 200 assembly seats were won by margins of less than 3 percent in the 2018 polls, an analysis by...

Poverty in Haryana, youth leaving India, says BJP’s Birender Singh as he plans ‘Meri Awaz Suno’ rally

How can those who don’t have votes for their own party help BJP, says Birender of ally JJP. Political analysts feel rally aimed at pressuring BJP to snap ties with Dushyant Chautala-led party.

Haryana minister Sandeep Singh seeks anticipatory bail as woman coach accuses him of rape attempt

1st hearing of Sandeep Singh’s bail plea was held Tuesday & case is now listed for 13 September. Congress MP Kumari Selja has asked CM Khattar if he will still not seek Singh's resignation.

Makers of Constitution ‘erred’ — G20 banquet invite spurs ‘Bharat vs India’ slugfest

Congress says use of 'President of Bharat' in G20 invite an attempt by BJP to 'divide India'. BJP hits back by asking why organisers of Bharat Jodo Yatra hate 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Maharashtra’s Maratha quota stir puts Fadnavis in a tight spot, CM Shinde attempts damage control

After protesters in Jalna were lathicharged, Deputy CM & Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis is under Opposition fire. CM Eknath Shinde says 'committed to restoring Maratha reservation'.

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Chinese say Beijing is negotiating Iran ceasefire talks. Pakistan is a proxy

There is a broad consensus across Chinese online platforms that US and Israeli actions have driven unilateral tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, troubling global energy markets.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

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.