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‘People are fed up’ — Congress plan to set up anti-moral policing squad in Karnataka

Home minister G. Parameshwara announced Tuesday that police unit would be set up. Another minister, M.B. Patil, has proposed launching helpline called ‘Peaceful Karnataka’.

No breakthrough in water cess row, Himachal govt to set up panel for talks with power developers

Move comes at a time when state is locked in a tussle with Punjab & Haryana over the cess, while power generation companies have even moved HC challenging the levy.

Pushing Stalin as global Tamil leader, ‘preserving culture’ — DMK’s diaspora outreach drive

In last week of May, Stalin met non-resident Tamils during his visit to Japan & Singapore. Since 2021, DMK has been actively reaching out to them under the flag of Tamil identity.

In next 5 years, India will have 200-220 more airports, heliports, water aerodromes: Scindia

New Delhi , June 7 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that 200-220 more airports, heliports and water aerodromes will...

“MEA gives clearance to Atishi for her visit to UK”: Central Government to Delhi HC

New Delhi , June 7 (ANI): The Central Government, on Wednesday, told the Delhi High Court that the Ministry of External Affairs had given...

In Sena vs Sena battle for Mumbai, Shinde son Shrikant takes on Aaditya Thackeray

While Aaditya Thackeray has been firmly in charge of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)‘s activities in Mumbai, the Maharashtra capital has been a weak link for CM Eknath Shinde.

Karnataka’s had political secretaries, but Kanugolu’s ‘chief adviser’ rank may bear Siddaramaiah stamp

Since assuming office last month, the Karnataka CM has accorded cabinet rank status to 5 people not part of state council of ministers, including political strategist Sunil Kanugolu.

When UP’s Brij Bhushan ‘helped’ BJP clinch Goa in 2017, despite Congress winning more seats

Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward Party confirms meeting Brij Bhushan, but maintains he went ahead in 2017 after BJP promised to make Parrikar the CM. Sardesai is head of Goa wrestling body.

Former Maha CM Ashok Chavan meets Kharge, says “no discussion on seat sharing for 2024 LS polls”

New Delhi , June 7 (ANI): Ahead of the 2024 general elections, Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday met Congress President Mallikarjun...

“TMC is not scared of CBI…” says Saugata Roy on Suvendu Adhikari’s allegations

Kolkata (West Bengal) June 7 (ANI): After the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the Trinamool Congress was...

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Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.