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Why’s Nitish meeting his MLAs 1-on-1? ‘In talks’ with JD(U) MLAs, BJP senses ‘NCP-like’ revolt in Bihar

Bihar CM has been holding meetings with party MPs and MLAs since Friday. Development comes amid rumblings within party over its alliance with Lalu's RJD.

BJP names 4 new state chiefs, ousts Telangana’s Bandi Sanjay for Union minister Kishan Reddy

Other states that got new presidents were Andhra, Punjab & Jharkhand. BJP steps up efforts to housekeep, convenes meeting of state presidents, general secretaries, and in-charges.

Sena déjà vu as NCP split gets ugly — factions go on sacking spree, hold ‘show of strength’ meetings

The Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar factions have sacked each other’s leaders, filed disqualification petitions and called for separate meetings of MLAs and workers.

Break-up with BJP? JJP launches ‘Mission Dushyant 2024’, targets 51% vote share in Haryana assembly

Launched at 'Nav Sankalp' rally in Jind Sunday, JJP's mission statement for assembly polls follows repeated hints by ally BJP that it may contest next year's Lok Sabha elections alone.

After split in allies Sena & NCP, Congress gets cracking in Maharashtra to ensure it isn’t next

Congress is now largest Opposition party in Maharashtra assembly. It will hold a meeting with its MLAs Tuesday to take stock of the situation.

‘Enemy of India & Sikhs:’ BJP slams attack on San Francisco consulate by Khalistan supporters

Incidentally, a poster is also doing the rounds in Canada which accuses two Indian diplomats of playing a role in the June killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

‘Showcase flagship schemes, fast-track projects’, PM Modi tells ministers ahead of 2024 polls

Directions were given during meeting of Union council of ministers chaired by the prime minister & comes in the backdrop of a possible cabinet reshuffle, those present told ThePrint.

At parliamentary panel meeting, Congress & DMK oppose UCC, BRS & Uddhav Sena non-committal

The panel was hearing the views of the Department of Legal Affairs, Legislative Department and the Law Commission of India on UCC. BJP suggests exempting Northeast from the code.

Slugfest over Mukhtar Ansari’s prison bills as Punjab CM Mann locks horns with Amarinder, Randhawa

Mann had announced costs for keeping Ansari in Punjab jail would be recovered from the two leaders. While Amarinder called it 'foolish', Randhwaha says he will take legal recourse.

Karnataka budget session begins without Leader of Opposition, Siddaramaiah takes dig at BJP

Basavaraj Bommai is among frontrunners while Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, C.N. Ashwath Narayan & Araga Jnanendra are also in race. Decision likely within a day or two, says BJP MLA.

On Camera

Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.