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Rajasthan Governor Bagade’s public calls to castrate, beat rapists seen as signal to his own BJP govt

Governor Bagade has of late been repeatedly flagging rape and 'religious conversion' incidents in Rajasthan, in what comes across as an indirect critique of the Bhajan Lal-led BJP govt.

Why DMK & BJP are sparring over Tamil Nadu icon Thiruvalluvar

DMK has accused BJP and governor R.N. Ravi of 'saffronising' the poet with its images of Thiruvalluvar dressed in saffron with holy ash on his head.

Don’t know why PM hasn’t visited Manipur, forwarded many public requests to PMO—ex-governor Anusuiya Uikey

Uikey was governor when ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur in May 2023. According to her, 'broken trust' between Meiteis & Kukis 'can’t be restored despite Centre’s efforts'.

SubscriberWrites: Let us not lower the dignity of the governor’s office

Governors' partisan actions in opposition-ruled states spark debate on the erosion of constitutional dignity, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to restore federal harmony.

Governor nod to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah ‘unconstitutional’, says Karnataka deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot earlier in the day sanctioned prosecution of the Karnataka CM in MUDA scam case, saying a neutral probe was necessary.

Another Raj Bhavan vs DMK govt flashpoint as TN governor extends tenure of Periyar University V-C

Teachers, staff protest, citing 'irregularities' under V-C R. Jagannathan, who allegedly set up a foundation & lab park without approvals and used casteist slurs.

Goans have already accepted a UCC-like code as a whole, plan to publish book on it — Governor Pillai

In an interview, Pillai also said bonsai art didn't originate in Japan but in India. On tensions between tourists & residents, he said Goans will not support regionalist movements.

Stand-off continues between 2 new TMC MLAs & Governor over oath-taking — what Constitution says

MLAs stage sit-in waiting to take oath after declining the Governor's invite to swear in at Raj Bhavan over sexual misconduct charges against him, but he has dug in his heels too.

Bengal Governor asks CM why police stopped post-poll violence ‘victims’ from entering Raj Bhavan

BJP has levelled allegations of post-poll violence against the TMC, which the state’s ruling party has denied.

Amid Bengal governor sexual harassment row, a look at Article 361 that grants him immunity

Police are yet to register case against CV Ananda Bose & are seeking legal guidance since Article bars criminal proceedings against president & governor during their term in office.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

How Rupee ended up as Asia’s worst currency this year

Possible improvements in US-India trade ties and a lower tariff rate could ease pressure, but if that doesn’t eventuate, RBI may be forced to support the rupee further.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.