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Illegal immigrants ‘assault on Assamese culture, had invaded state’—BJP’s Assam in-charge Jay Panda

Panda rejected charge of polarisation, saying the allegations are rooted in crackdown on land grabbers, 'illegal immigrants whose forefathers deliberately chose not to be Indian'.

Split with KCR-KTR cemented, ex-BRS leader Kavitha to launch new party next month in Telangana

Her party will be the only regional party that will focus purely on the welfare of all sections of the society, former Nizamabad MP says.

Who is Narhari Zirwal? NCP minister in dock over purported video with transperson

Pressure mounting on Sunetra Pawar to sack 4-time MLA, with Oppn leaders describing alleged conduct as 'obscene & unethical'. Zirwal has denied wrongdoing, but admits he has known transperson for 5 yrs.

Row in poll-bound TN over ‘disrespect to women’: Actor Ranjana accuses TVK supporters, Vijay accuses DMK

After quitting TVK, actor Ranjana files complaint against TVK supporters for online abuse day after TVK chief Vijay complains against DMK supporter for referring to TVK supporters as 'prostitutes'.

‘Focus on your own party’: NCP rejects Rohit Pawar’s claim of insider bid to wrest power from Sunetra

Rohit cited Sunetra Pawar’s letter to ECI to allege Sunil Tatkare & Praful Patel were trying to take control of NCP-AP from her. NCP-AP leaders accused him of meddling in its affairs.

In poll-bound Kerala, Pinarayi’s ‘no basic awareness’ jibe at Rahul as LDF-UDF trade ‘BJP B team’ barbs

The war of words started Wednesday when the Congress leader talked about a ‘secret understanding’ between BJP & CPI(M) while virtually addressing a rally in Kozhikode.

DMK moves Madras HC seeking ED probe into Rs 4 cr seizure ‘linked’ to BJP leaders including TN chief

DMK MP Girirajan has moved Madras HC seeking PMLA probe, alleging BJP leaders linked to Rs 3.98 crore seized in Tirunelveli in 2024. Plea wants ED to register a case and begin investigation.

Seat-sharing deal sparks unease in DMK alliance, allies grumble about ‘big brother’ ahead of TN polls

Single-digit seats for older allies, including CPI & CPI(M), & 10 for DMDK, which recently joined alliance, have sparked debate. Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi exited SPA this week.

Kerala police register case against X for circulating AI-generated ‘defamatory’ video of PM, ECI

The video in question refers to the incident of an EC letter carrying the seal of BJP's Kerala unit, an issue which has turned into a political row in the poll-bound state.

AIMIM under scanner in UP: 3 leaders arrested, police looking for state chief Shaukat Ali

AIMIM state president Shaukat Ali’s viral 'encounter' remark at Meerut Eid Milan has led to an FIR for promoting enmity and inciting violence.

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Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.