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‘BJP washing machine in action’ — Opposition cries foul citing cases against NCP leaders

Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif face money laundering cases. Name of Aditi Tatkare’s father had surfaced in multi-crore irrigation scam. 

As Ajit lays claim to NCP name & symbol, Sharad Pawar says ‘people will decide who party belongs to’

Sworn in as dy CM, Ajit Pawar claims 'most NCP MLAs' with him. Uncle Sharad Pawar says faced similar challenges in past & rebuilt party from scratch.

‘Will always toe party line,’ says Himachal minister Vikramaditya after remarks favouring UCC

Shimla (Rural) MLA says remarks on UCC blown out of proportion & BJP is using issue to 'divert attention'. Congress minister calls Vikramaditya Singh's remarks 'personal opinion'.

UCC can strengthen country, but BJP raising it to cover up its failures, says Mayawati

BSP chief says UCC should be implemented with awareness & general consent, not by force. Later in the day, former NDA ally SBSP too endorsed a Uniform Civil Code.

‘Will rebuild everything with Uddhav’ — what Sharad Pawar said to Sanjay Raut on Ajit joining BJP govt

NCP leader Ajit Pawar joined Shinde-Fadnavis govt with 8 NCP MLAs, was sworn in as the deputy CM earlier in the day. Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut took to Twitter to criticise the move.

Split in NCP? Ajit Pawar sworn in as 2nd deputy CM in Shinde-Fadnavis govt

Besides Ajit Pawar, 8 other NCP leaders including Chhagan Bhujbal have been sworn in as ministers in Shinde-Fadnavis govt.

Where Warkaris see devotion, politicians see ‘marketing’ — following annual ‘Wari’ pilgrimage

Warkaris belonging to apolitical, caste-less sect, see political parties warming up to them — from BRS chief KCR to Shinde govt which announced health insurance for pilgrims.

Meghalaya CM Sangma’s appeal to Modi govt on Manipur — ‘balanced approach, consider all options’

Modi govt must weigh its options carefully, says NPP chief & BJP ally Conrad Sangma. Ex-dy CM Joykumar adds 'people of Manipur are angry as things only seem to worsen by the day'.

Did UP economy do better under Akhilesh than Yogi? A data-check on state’s $1-trillion ambition

UP intends to become a trillion-dollar economy within the next five years. Experts say it could be a tall order, as it requires UP to grow at a minimum of 32 percent per annum.

‘Can’t be forced, need wider consultations’ — how Opposition reacted to Modi’s UCC pitch

Uniform Civil Code has been one of BJP's three key poll planks for over two decades. The other two were abrogation of Article 370 & construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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.