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Tirumala plans platform for voluntary ‘conversions, reconversions’ to Hinduism — ‘it’s the oldest faith

Among the other subjects discussed at TTD’s ‘Dharmika Sadas’ that ended this week was an unusual request by a Muslim devotee who sought permission to offer seva at the temple.

Delhi court summons CM Arvind Kejriwal after he skips 5th ED summons in excise policy case

The Rouse Avenue Court took cognizance of the central probe agency’s complaint that the Aam Aadmi Party had not complied with its notices.

‘Siddaramaiah’s tax devolution allegations lack solid grounds,’ says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar accused the Centre of indulging in economic oppression of Karnataka and will hold protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on 7 February.

Fact sheet on Nehru & Indira’s ‘blunders’, white paper on economy — how BJP plans to target Congress

The BJP is learnt to have asked state units to not only publicise Modi government’s achievements but also highlight the ‘misdeeds’ of Congress govts since 1947.

‘Broader implications’ when public figure retweets — why HC upheld defamation case summons to Kejriwal

Case pertains to video by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018, which was retweeted by Delhi CM. Delhi HC observed that anyone who reposts defamatory content can be held liable for defamation.

In a live-in in Uttarakhand? Draft UCC says register relationship or face jail

Final draft of Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code — tabled in assembly Tuesday — offers legal backing to live-ins, and seeks to recognise children born of such unions as legitimate.

‘Neither Amit Shah nor Rajnath Singh runs a party,’ says Modi on Oppn’s ‘dynasty jibes’ at BJP

Replying to Motion of Thanks on President’s address, Modi takes aim at Congress, says ‘Nehru ji’s thinking towards Indians was that Indians were lazy and less intelligent’.

As BJP MP calls for scrapping Places of Worship Act, campaign to ‘reclaim’ Kashi, Mathura grows

Giving wind to demands is ASI report on Gyanvapi that stated a temple did stand there prior to construction of existing structure. Prayers were offered in mosque cellar last week.

Seven things Rahul Gandhi can do for Congress’ revival but he won’t

INDIA coalition breaking up is good for Congress, it must stop looking for survival by tying up with regional parties. They ate into the Congress vote bank to become what they have.

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.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.