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From special status to namaaz ban, ally BJP is playing opposition to Nitish’s Bihar govt

The Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance in Bihar has seen fraught moments before, but now BJP leaders are publicly denouncing the actions of a government of which they are part.

As a woman, I never felt out of place in NDA. But there is still much to be achieved

The desire for instant change may seem natural, but the NDA must be given time to make the environment more receptive for incoming young women.

NDA, military can learn from US how to tweak standards for women without sacrificing fitness

The Supreme Court of India opened gates. Now military leadership must support gender justice and Service imperatives.

Economy on top of Indian minds rather than nationalism. A warning for Modi govt

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Why Nitish replaced RCP Singh as JD(U) president after his induction as Union minister

At a national executive meeting of the JD(U) Saturday, Nitish Kumar appointed MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh, aka Lalan Singh, as party national president.

Why Mizoram vs Assam is a BJP project to ‘integrate’ northeast gone wrong

Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to ‘integrate’ distinct northeastern states. This has unleashed latent regionalism.

BJP and its ally, the CMs of Assam & Mizoram, argue on Twitter as boundary row festers 

While Assam is led by the BJP, Mizoram’s government is run by a coalition led by the Mizo National Front, an ally of the national party.

Puducherry gets first woman minister in 41 years as NDA forms cabinet

Chandira Priyanga became the first woman to be sworn-in as minister in the UT after Late Congress leader Renuka Appadurai, who was the education minister from 1980 to 1983.

Rumblings surface within Bihar NDA as Nitish’s JD(U) upset with BJP’s ‘communal’ politics

The war of words over madrasa blast, & BJP's recent remarks on attack on Dalits and alleged forced conversion are signs that all is not well within the ruling alliance.

Pappu Yadav’s arrest ‘undemocratic, insensitive’ say Nitish allies as cracks appear in NDA

Don-turned-politician & former MP Pappu Yadav was among the few politicians seen helping people on ground amid Covid surge. He was arrested Tuesday for violating lockdown rules.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.