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No bail for arrested DMK minister Senthil Balaji, but can stay in hospital for now, says court

The ED arrested Balaji late Tuesday night on charges of money-laundering. The minister is permitted to stay in a hospital at the moment as he complained of chest pain soon after arrest.

‘Represents Modi govt’s desperation’ — Congress on law panel seeking to revisit Uniform Civil Code

Party communication in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh calls it 'strange' that Law Commission is seeking fresh reference when its predecessor published a paper on subject in 2018.

After ‘Shinde-over-Fadnavis’ ad, Sena in damage-control mode. New ad shows CM & deputy as a team

Shinde’s Shiv Sena issued an ad Tuesday that cited a survey to claim more Maharashtrians wanted Shinde as CM than they did Fadnavis, a former CM. It had sparked talks of a rift.

‘Rehabilitation path for Nirav, Mallya’ — Congress attacks PM over RBI’s ‘compromise settlements’

Party MP Jairam Ramesh asks whether Modi govt 'pressured' RBI to allow ‘compromise settlements’ or write-offs in case of wilful defaulters, demands repeal of 8 June circular.

Congress govt in Karnataka will probe BJP-era ‘bitcoin scandal’ — ‘Taking all cases out’

The bitcoin case refers to the alleged laundering of ill-gotten money by senior government officials and top leaders of the state BJP through cryptocurrencies.

‘BJP preparing to contest all 10 LS seats, so is JJP,’ says Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala

However, JJP leader also said alliance with BJP 'intact, and getting stronger'. This comes at a time of tensions between leaders of both parties, with LS & assembly polls due next year.

Former union minister YS Chowdary meets BL Santosh as BJP discusses political options in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi , June 14 (ANI): Amid speculation of a possible tie-up between BJP and TDP for the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in...

Nine killed in fresh violence in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) , June 14 (ANI): Nine people have been killed and 10 others injured in a fresh flare-up of violence in Manipur which...

Tamil Nadu minister V Senthilbalaji arrested after ED raids, CM Stalin calls it ‘vindictive politics’

TN minister's office in state secretariat & residence were raided in 'cash-for-jobs scam'. He was later hospitalised after complaining of chest pain. TMC, Congress, AAP condemn the raids.

BJP eyes social media stars for 2024 campaign. Leaders to ‘bond’ with singers, dancers, vloggers

Each district unit will identify 100 influencers & senior leaders will meet them personally to win them over so they can promote Modi govt's work, say BJP members.

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.