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Shimla civic polls: Congress wins 24 of 34 Shimla wards in big victory for CM Sukhu, BJP limited to 9

With Thursday's landslide victory, Congress regains control over the civic body after over 10 years. At least 20 women candidates won from different wards, according state poll panel data.

Congress in damage control mode over ‘Bajrang Dal ban’ in Karnataka after BJP launches all-out attack

Former Karnataka CM Veerappa Moily has said there was no suggestion to ban Bajrang Dal, while other leaders have tried to counter BJP accusations of insulting god Hanuman.

“Congress should apologise to country for comparing Bajrang Dal with PFI”: VHP leader Surendra Jain

New Delhi , May 4 (ANI): Hitting out at the Congress over its promise to ban Bajrang Dal on the lines of the Popular...

Cattle smuggling case: ED files supplementary chargesheet against TMC leader Anubrata Mondal

New Delhi , May 4 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a supplementary chargesheet against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mondal in...

Patna HC stays Nitish govt’s caste survey, says state has ‘no power to carry out census’

HC was hearing pleas challenging Nitish Kumar govt’s decision to conduct caste-based survey in Bihar. It has directed state government to ensure data collected so far is preserved.

Mizoram MP writes to Amit Shah on Manipur violence, seeks Centre’s intervention

New Delhi , May 4 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP from Mizoram K Vanlalvena on Thursday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking the...

Delhi Excise Policy case: ED files supplementary chargesheet against Manish Sisodia

New Delhi , May 4 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a Supplementary charge sheet against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia...

Ayodhya to rank among world’s most beautiful cities: Yogi Adityanath

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) , May 4 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the city of Ayodhya will become one...

BSP supremo Mayawati to campaign for Karnataka elections

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) , May 4 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati will address an election rally in Karnataka on Friday for the...

Cattle smuggling case: Court dismisses Anubrata Mondal plea seeking transfer from Tihar to Asansol Prison

New Delhi , May 4 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday dismissed the petition of Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal who sought his...

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.