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Topic: BJP rebels

Modi rallies & Shah pep-talks to axe for Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh — how BJP’s handling Rajput rebels

From Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh upsetting caste equations in Bihar’s Karakat to Ravindra Bhati’s Barmer offensive, BJP has been busy dealing with Rajput fires this election season.

Amit Shah’s calls didn’t work. 25+ rebels queer the pitch for BJP in Rajasthan

Peeved by party's 'high command culture', which has allegedly led to 'diluted state leadership', over 25 rebels are standing against official BJP candidates in Rajasthan polls.

BJP expels 35 leaders in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh for 6 years over ‘anti-party activities’

Action came after these leaders either joined the poll fray against the official BJP candidate for this month's assembly elections or extended support to opposition parties.

In Himachal, BJP rebels impact party fate in 6 seats, but not instrumental in overall loss

BJP won 25 of 68 seats in the Himachal assembly Thursday, while Congress got 40. Even if BJP had won the 6 seats where rebels cut into BJP votes, party would have still had only 31 seats.

‘Ghar wapsis’ galore as old faces return to Rajasthan BJP, but Raje loyalists still out in cold

Ahead of Sardarshahar bypoll — being seen by BJP as a semi-final of sorts before 2023 Rajasthan assembly elections — party is welcoming back former members, unless they're in Raje camp.

BJP suspends 12 more rebels for contesting as independent candidates in Gujarat polls

The rebels filed nominations as independent candidates after being denied tickets by the BJP. The party said the 12 were suspended for 'indulging in anti-party activities.'

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.