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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.

CP Radhakrishnan replaces Soundararajan as Telangana governor

According to a statement by the President's office, Radhakrishnan will take over the additional responsibilities of Telangana and Puducherry until regular arrangements are made.

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Asim Munir now has a Musharraf-style path ahead in Pakistan. It’s the 27th Amendment

Pakistan has been buzzing with rumours around the 27th Amendment for months, but the cat came out of the bag this week when President Asif Ali Zardari...

India’s services exports touching $400 bn—a quiet engine offsetting trade deficit

In 2024-25, India exported $387.54 bn worth of services, against imports of $198.14 bn, earning all-time high surplus of $189.40 bn. This offset 2/3rd of goods trade deficit. 

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.