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Prove corruption charges, will quit politics — Jharkhand ex-CM Hemant Soren’s challenge to BJP

Taking part in confidence motion moved by his successor Champai Soren in assembly, he also alleged Raj Bhavan was instrumental in his arrest after a conspiracy hatched by Centre.

Former Naxal, Sonia’s ‘Royal Bengal tiger’ & people’s ‘Robin Hood’ — who is Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

A close aide of Rahul Gandhi, the Bengal Congress chief has not lost a Lok Sabha election since 1999. The TMC has blamed him for the seat-sharing debacle in the state.

‘INDIA bloc will easily win trust vote in Jharkhand,’ says Congress’ Jairam Ramesh

Champai Soren-led alliance govt in Jharkhand will seek a vote of confidence Monday, the first day of the two-day assembly session.

‘Not bothered’ by Modi’s popularity, 2024 polls should be fought on issues, says Shashi Tharoor at JLF

Speaking at Jaipur Literature Festival, Congress MP says only ones voting directly for Modi are those from his constituency Varanasi, rest voting for those who represent them in Parliament.

‘Northeast believes in Modi’s guarantee’ — PM announces big projects in Assam, no mention of Manipur

Addressing large crowd in Guwahati, he announced development projects worth Rs 11,600-cr to 'boost connectivity in Assam & Northeast as well as with neighbouring South Asian countries'.

Jobs for locals, law & order priorities, says Bihar Deputy CM — ‘will try to fulfill NDA’s promises’

The newly appointed deputy CM Samrat Choudhary says his government's biggest concern is that youth of Bihar should get work in their native state.

Haven’t received invitation to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi party chief and leader of Oppn in UP has expressed displeasure for not being invited to the yatra. The Yatra will enter Uttar Pradesh on 14 February.

Objecting to PM Modi’s swearing-in to requesting FM’s dismissal — who is IRS officer B Balamurugan

Weeks after his letter to Murmu demanding Nirmala Sitharaman’s dismissal, the IRS officer from Tamil Nadu was suspended 2 days before his retirement & is facing disciplinary proceedings.

‘Offered my resignation from Cabinet last yr’ — NCP leader Bhujbal’s startling revelation at OBC rally

The leader who has opposed OBC quota for Marathas, says he offered his resignation in November 2023, alleged Maharashtra govt is making fake documents to give Marathas OBC certificates.

Hanuman flag or Tricolour? How a flag post has become a flashpoint in this Karnataka village

In Keragodu, villagers say hoisting religious flags has been a tradition dating back over 3 decades. But a controversy over it led to a rare spate of tensions — and stone-pelting — last week.

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What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?