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Topic: Bhagwant Mann

AAP’s promises of free power & aid to women could cost debt-ridden Punjab Rs 20,600 cr/year

Punjab officials & experts say giving 300 units of electricity free & providing Rs 1,000/month to each woman a big challenge, given existing debt burden of Rs 2.82 lakh crore.

How does AAP ‘commemorate’ Ambedkar? By sanitising his radical politics

All political parties want to remember Ambedkar but differently. AAP's 'grand musical' adds to BJP, Congress, and Communist parties' versions.

Bhagwant Mann’s message to AAP MLAs — no anger, no issuing orders before govt takes charge

Two specific instances triggered the message from the CM-designate’s office Tuesday. Mann is set to take oath as the chief minister Wednesday.

From ‘masterji’s son’ to stand-up star & ‘Pegwant’, how dropout Bhagwant Mann became Punjab CM

Punjab’s new chief minister has suffered failures, enjoyed unexpected successes, and weathered personal struggles — all quite publicly — during his political ascent.

Message from Bhagat Singh’s ‘pind’ as Bhagwant Mann arrives for oath: Follow him or end up in bin

Bhagwant Mann has chosen Bhagat Singh’s ancestral village Khatkar Kalan to take oath as Punjab CM, but residents expect more than optics when it comes to the revolutionary’s legacy.

For deputy CM’s post, AAP’s Punjab unit pitches names of 3 MLAs who’ve won for the second time

If CM-designate Bhagwant Mann decides to not to appoint a deputy, Harpal Cheema, Kultar Singh Sandhwan & Aman Arora are probables for plum portfolios like finance, home & local bodies.

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge is making a ‘comeback’. Thanks to AAP’s CM candidate

Hours after results of Punjab assembly polls were announced, social media was flooded with episodes of Mann’s stint as a stand-up comic in ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’.

Eyeing national role, why AAP has made Bhagat Singh’s legacy the centerpiece of its politics

The freedom fighter's legacy does not polarise voters and his popularity among all sections gives an advantage to the AAP — which at one point was more Gandhian than anything else.

Viral video claiming ‘change in Punjab has begun’ by showing drunk police officer is from 2017

The video takes a jibe at AAP and Punjab chief minister-designate Bhagwant Mann, who has often been targeted by the opposition for alleged alcoholism.

After AAP’s Punjab win, cow carcass case is CM-to-be Bhagwant Mann’s 1st law & order assignment

Several cow carcasses found dumped at village in Hoshiarpur, triggering tension among local residents. Mann has ordered police to identify and arrest culprits, promised strict action.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.