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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Shiv Sena sends a tough message to BJP, hours before Thackeray-Shah meet

In its mouthpiece Saamana, the Shiv Sena questions timing of BJP chief Amit Shah’s overtures, reiterates resolve to contest 2019 solo

RSS mouthpiece advises BJP-led NDA to keep its flock together

The Sangh view coincides with BJP chief Amit Shah's scheduled meeting with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai Wednesday.

BJP is leaving Twitter behind, wants to stay in touch via NaMo app

BJP wants Namo app to be its main medium of communication; PMO is keeping a hawk eye on the feedback it receives on BJP leaders area-wise.

In new book, Indologist Doniger explores the rise of ‘mythoscience’ under NDA government

A crucial question runs as an undercurrent through the book — if ancient India had all the scientific inventions some of our ministers think it had, what happened to them?

Ignored by Gandhis, Pranab Mukherjee is too clever a politician to let RSS use him

Pranab Mukherjee continues to remain a politician at heart and it is speculated that he may be open to playing a key role as a non-NDA pole in future.

RSS tells Modi’s ministers to get real about Dalit outreach & take care of middle class

Another important topic that came up for discussion was the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, a pet cause the RSS feels the government hasn’t done much to pursue, the sources added.

Nitish Kumar is getting restless with the BJP—once again

There is growing angst within the JD(U), which plans to revive its pitch for special status for Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar has also been heard speaking against Assam's Citizenship Bill and Modi government's demonetisation move.

HoaXposed: Video showing assault on BJP leader on Modi govt anniversary is from 2017 Gorkhaland stir

The video was retweeted by more than 20,000 people on Twitter and liked by more than 1,000.

We want Shiv Sena to continue alliance with us: BJP chief Amit Shah

Amit Shah’s statement is significant given that the Shiv Sena has announced that it will contest 2019 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra elections independently.

‘Who will get into the black money issue?’: Parliamentary panel returns file to govt

Three reports on studies commissioned by the UPA have been lying with the Modi government since 2014.

On Camera

Reform and globalisation — India’s dual challenge hold answer to Trump’s tariff turmoil

India can convert the tariff turmoil into an opportunity to position itself as the world’s go-to trade partner. It has the scale and heft, but needs the boldness.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?