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‘Like awarding Godse’ — Gandhi Peace Prize for Gita Press triggers Congress-BJP slugfest

Jury headed by Modi unanimously selected Gorakhpur-based 100-year-old publisher. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad condemns Congress objection, says party has people with ‘Maoist’ mindset.

2 factions, 2 functions — it’s Shiv Sena foundation day. Uddhav, Shinde to speak at separate events

This will be first time foundation day will be celebrated after the party split last year. Both sides expected to deliver fiery speeches to claim Bal Thackeray's legacy.

‘Be patient,’ says Opposition to BJP’s ‘who will be their PM’ jibe ahead of mega meet

Opposition’s meet on Friday is being convened by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar–who has toured country meeting like-minded leaders–to find common ground ahead of 2024 general elections.

After UP exit, Priyanka is taking over as Congress star campaigner— ‘people see her, they see Indira’

Priyanka has been hot on the campaign trail in every poll-bound state, from Himachal to Karnataka to MP, ever since she resigned as UP general secretary in-charge.

Raj Bhavan ‘Peace Room’ ahead of Bengal panchayat polls draws mixed reactions, ‘unconstitutional’ says TMC

Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose's move has been appreciated by members of BJP, Congress & CPI(M), but they point out that his powers are limited.

Ahead of Mizoram polls, Myanmar’s National Unity Govt tells refugees to stay away from local politics 

The NUG, a government-in-exile formed by anti-coup and pro-democracy activists, has issued a notification for Myanmar refugees in India to live in harmony with host communities.

Bandh call in Karnataka over electricity tariff hike, brought in by Bommai govt says Congress

Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries has called the state-wide bandh on 22 June, claiming the 'abnormal' hike implemented this month, will hurt the trade and industry sectors.

Adipurush criticised for ‘pedestrian’ dialogue — ‘hurts sensibilities’, ‘Centre must answer’ say leaders

The film based on the mythology Ramayana has drawn sharp reactions from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP & Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

‘No such municipality, councillor’ — BJP’s TN secretary arrested for tweet CPI(M) claims to be ‘fake news’

S.G. Suryah had alleged in a post that a CPI(M) ward councillor had forced a sanitation worker to clean a drain, leading to his death. He also tagged MP Su Venkatesan, seeking action.

Senthil new flashpoint as Tamil Nadu governor wants arrested DMK minister out of Stalin cabinet

Governor has agreed to reallocate Senthil Balaji's portfolios but disagreed on him continuing as minister since he's 'facing criminal proceedings for moral turpitude', says Raj Bhavan.

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.