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Will splitting Bengaluru into 5 corporations fix its civic mess? As GBA replaces BBMP, scepticism remains

The new Greater Bengaluru Authority is an attempt to improve public infrastructure, but experts have raised concerns about a shortage of senior officials and widespread corruption.

Kavitha’s suspension brings family feud out in open—Kaleshwaram, cousins & a father’s final word

The latest allegations by KCR's daughter has put her brother KTR, who has been going hard at refuting the Congress’s allegations over Kaleshwaram, in a delicate position.

Why peace broker Shinde is staying away from Maratha stir as Jarange keeps guns trained at Fadnavis

What makes it perplexing is that Shinde has been the troubleshooter—someone known to establish back-channel communications—who convinced Jarange to call off protests until now.

‘Insult to all women’: Modi targets Rahul, RJD over ‘abusive’ remarks about his mother at Bihar rally

Congress leader Pawan Khera had earlier said the remark was made by 'their (BJP's) own agent' to create an issue and divert attention from Voter Adhikar Yatra.

KCR suspends daughter K Kavitha from BRS over ‘anti-party’ activities

The decision was taken by the party president, K Chandrashekar Rao, who stated that her recent behaviour and actions were 'damaging' the party's reputation.

‘Even if I die, I won’t leave’—Manoj Jarange Patil after police notice to vacate Azad Maidan

As his hunger strike entered the fifth day, Jarange Patil said that his protest is in line with the path shown by democracy and resolved to stand firm on his right to protest.

‘Rahul overshadowed Tejashwi’—in Bihar, RJD & Congress brace for tough seat-sharing talks

While the allegation of vote theft may have been the Voter Adhikar Yatra's theme, its role in energising Congress cadre has thrown up a fresh challenge for opposition alliance.

Uddhav-Raj reunion will have no impact, says Mumbai’s new BJP chief, lays out strategy for BMC polls

In campaign for upcoming civic polls, BJP's campaign will highlight infrastructure upgrades like housing projects to help 'Marathi population', Ameet Satam says in interview to ThePrint.

Why Rajasthan BJP govt is a divided house on HC’s cancellation of 2021 SI recruitment exam

The exam conducted under the Congress government in 2021 faced widespread allegations of paper leak & consumption. The HC has now cancelled the exam.

Former V-P Dhankhar moves into INLD chief Abhay Chautala’s Chhatarpur farmhouse in South Delhi

Gurugram: Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has moved out of his official bungalow at Vice-President's Enclave in Church Road and moved into a farmhouse in...

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.