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After Bhagwant Mann’s ‘love letters’ jibe, Punjab governor says govt has become ‘laughing stock’

Banwarilal Purohit slams CM for not taking action on complaint of alleged sexual misconduct against minister Lal Chand Kataruchak. Will not use state copter to travel, he adds.

Amid tiff with AIADMK, TN BJP chief Annamalai gets a boost from Rajnath — ‘can be national leader’

AIADMK says BJP has taken cognisance of Annamalai's remarks aimed at Jayalalithaa day after Rajnath Singh said any amount of praise for Annamalai would be 'insufficient'.

Anti-NEET bill, ‘Tamizhagam’ & now minister Senthil — saga of spats between TN govt and Governor Ravi

Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest is latest flashpoint between Governor RN Ravi & DMK govt, but in nearly 2 yrs since his appointment, there've been several standoffs over various issues.

‘BJP spreading fire of autocracy’: Stalin vows to join Nitish-led Oppn meet months after migrant row

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin and Bihar’s Nitish Kumar had warm words for each other at event hosted by DMK to inaugurate memorial for the late DMK leader M. Karunanidhi.

‘Velha’ governor to Sukhbir’s beard, Punjab CM Mann delivers series of insults in assembly

CM Bhagwant Mann let loose an unchecked torrent of insults in the state assembly Tuesday, targeting everyone from Governor Banwarilal Purohit to central govt, to opposition leaders.

‘We are not beggars’: Opposition delegation on PM Modi not granting a meeting on Manipur crisis

10 opposition parties from state have submitted memorandum calling out failure of BJP-led govts at Centre & state to contain ethnic violence. Leaders slam PM for leaving for US.

‘Hawa hawai daave’ — JJP leader Digvijay Chautala dismisses BJP’s appeal to Haryana voters

Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala's younger brother Digvijay says voters looking to regional parties & JJP is strengthening itself with full force for 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Punjab assembly passes law replacing governor with CM as chancellor of state universities

Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 is latest salvo in the ongoing power struggle between Governor Banwari Lal Purohit and CM Bhagwant Mann. Akali Dal MLAs vote in favour.

BJP wary of ‘misinformation campaigns’ on UCC that could hurt its tribal vote in poll-bound states

Ahead of polls in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan & Mizoram this yr, BJP concerned about containing misinformation since, it feels, tribal communities tend to vote 'based on emotional issues'.

Mann govt defies Akal Takht direction, amendment against ‘monopoly on Gurbani broadcast’ passed

Punjab assembly Tuesday cleared a controversial amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925. Akal Takht had called for the state govt to discuss the issue with SGPC.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.