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‘If state govt is not able to ensure safety and peaceful existence, it has failed… has no business to remain’: Ex Manipur dy CM, BJP allyPremium Story

June 19, 2023 09:08 IST

Things were not handled “proactively” even in the initial stages, says NPP Vice President Yumnam Joykumar who has also been a former DGP of Manipur; adds MHA should have “had more responsibility when it came to law and order”

Uttar Pradesh politics regional parties

Gearing up for 2024, UP smaller parties circle seats, keep alliance options open for better deal

June 19, 2023 08:12 IST

These parties, such as SBSP, Mahan Dal and RLD, derive support from particular castes and are active in specific regions, which could help their bigger allies in strengthening their core vote bases while reaching out to other groups

Violence during nominations for panchayat polls

Bengal Governor draws TMC fire as he turns heat on Mamata govt over rural poll violence

June 19, 2023 08:26 IST

Besides visiting violence-hit areas, CV Ananda Bose has set up a ‘Peace Room’ in Raj Bhavan to keep track of the situation till the end of Panchayat polls; BJP, CPI(M), Cong welcome his move.

Rajkumar Ranjan Singh Imphal house burnt

Professor-turned-BJP leader Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, the MoS External Affairs whose home was torched in Manipur

June 18, 2023 15:04 IST

The first-time BJP MP from Inner Manipur has called law and order situation in the state a ‘total failure’, saying Biren Singh govt has failed to maintain it

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Nominations done in West Bengal, Oppn says bracing for next battle: threats to withdraw

June 18, 2023 07:58 IST

Want SEC to reduce duration to withdraw nominations to withstand pressure allegedly from ruling party; last time, hundreds of nominations had been withdrawn during this period

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West-specific plans, temple runs, call for social justice and caste census, SP preps for 2024

June 18, 2023 08:26 IST

Along with top leaders, Akhilesh is holding meetings with every district unit as SP seeks to focus on the grassroots to be battle ready

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Adipurush Day 2: Film’s dialogues get a thumbs down by Oppn, asks why is BJP silent now

June 17, 2023 20:18 IST

Cong says the film's language that of "tapori", "hurting religious sentiments"; AAP, Sena (UBT) point to its credit roll thanking BJP CMs; a Delhi BJP leader asks I&B Minister to seek re-examination

West Bengal

2013 Bengal panchayat polls: When SEC went against TMC govt

June 17, 2023 19:46 IST

SEC, TMC govt on the same page now; but then, on every matter, from central forces to dates to district break-up, the State Election Commissioner was in conflict with govt

Vijay

Amid buzz around political entry, Tamil superstar Vijay sends message to students: Read Ambedkar, Periyar, beware of fake news

June 17, 2023 18:55 IST

At a event organised by a foundation in his name for student toppers, Vijay remains silent on own plans, speaks of critical thinking; calls students "future voters"

Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav has an NDA counter: PDA, Pichde, Dalit, Alpasankhyak

June 17, 2023 20:24 IST

The Samajwadi Party chief counts Muslims among those Opposition needs to bring in, repeats that parties strong in a state should lead the Opposition in that state for an anti-BJP platform to work

Manipur issue

‘Is Manipur a part of India? If yes, why is PM silent’: asks all-party team

June 17, 2023 17:46 IST

Ex-CM Ibobi Singh says kept waiting for an appointment with PM; another member says: “If the Prime Minister takes action, peace in Manipur can be restored in 24 hours”

Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis

Addendum: Dust settled, BJP and Shinde Sena realise need to be allies in deed

June 17, 2023 14:10 IST

Ad row reinforces that Shinde Sena doesn't want to be seen as second fiddle, and BJP as un-accommodating. Both need to now keep the boat steady through rougher waters ahead

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History meets future: It’s always prime time in Modi’s VadnagarPremium Story

June 18, 2023 09:28 IST

How a sleepy village got transformed to an archaeological treasure, a happening municipality, an educational hub, and now, a “prerna” destination

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Just not cricket: Exasperated by one too many spats, Delhi BJP has a ‘Gambhir’ problem

June 17, 2023 12:40 IST

As Gambhir caught in a spat with a colleague again, his rivals hope centre will take note of string of instances showing why he is not a team player; Gambhir's team says it's only the hotheaded ex-cricketer being characteristically blunt

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Do MP govt job numbers lie? Priyanka Gandhi’s catch-21 for Shivraj Singh Chouhan

June 17, 2023 10:55 IST

Did BJP govt provide “only 21 govt jobs” in 3 yrs, or "61,000"? Is the devil in the “registration” details? Depends on whom you ask

Bengal pulse

West Bengal State Election Commission data: BJP, CPI(M) filed twice as many nominations than they did in 2018

June 17, 2023 11:23 IST

According to the data released by the state poll panel, the BJP had filed 56,321 nominations and CPI(M) 48,646 on Thursday – the last date to file nominations for this year’s panchayat polls. In 2018, the BJP had filed 29,528 nominations and the CPI(M) 22,981, according to SEC officials.

Ali Akbar alias Ramasimhan Aboobakker

The story of a 1947 murder, and how the BJP’s Muslim face for Kerala adopted it

June 17, 2023 10:42 IST

Ali Akbar, who quit BJP Friday, had renounced Islam last year and taken on name Ramasimhan Aboobakker; Ramasimhan was for a Muslim in Malappuram who was killed with family conversion to Hinduism in 1947

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, bhopal

Polls approaching in 5 states, PM to meet BJP volunteers in Bhopal

June 17, 2023 11:02 IST

PM Modi, who is visiting Madhya Pradesh for official functions including the flagging off Jabalpur-Indore Vande Bharat Express, is expected to address the volunteers and give them “tips” for electoral success, sources said.

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Name change of Nehru memorial triggers political war of words

June 17, 2023 08:16 IST

Congress sees attempt to erase history; BJP says classic case of political indigestion

Ratnesh Sada Bihar Cabinet

Nitish Kumar fills in Manjhi-sized gap in Cabinet, brings in Mushahar leader Ratnesh Sada

June 16, 2023 22:23 IST

The CM claims HAM (S) leader was in touch with BJP, and that he had apprehensions that the June 23 Opposition meeting details will be leaked

senthil balaji row

TN Governor vs Govt saga now over arrested minister, Ravi tries to block Stalin’s moves to reallocate portfolios but retain Balaji

June 17, 2023 08:23 IST

Ravi also questions "health reasons" being cited to reallocate portfolios of Balaji, held by ED; Minister questions his Governor's rights in interfering in these matters, says Cabinet the sole prerogative of CM

Devendra Fadnavis, Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Aurangzeb, bulldozer, hijab: why are moderates Fadnavis and Shivraj sounding so shrill? Will hate pay or is the worm turning?Premium Story

June 17, 2023 13:48 IST

Can Hindu-Muslim polarisation yield BJP the political dividends it did in the past? There are enough indications that people may be getting that wee bit weary of this old “ghisa pita” technique.

West Bengal

West Bengal elections and the call for Central forces

June 16, 2023 19:56 IST

Forces have been ordered for the conduct of elections in the state, at various levels, since the Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, and the BJP emerged as its main opponent

Prime Ministers Office

Nehru memorial renaming: Cong calls it ‘petty’, says can’t deny first PM’s role; BJP counters, ‘look beyond dynasty’

June 16, 2023 21:12 IST

"Those who do not have any history, they are erasing the history of others,” Kharge tweeted; BJP leader Sudhenshu Trivedi asks Cong to visit PMs' museum, see how all have been honoured

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Karnataka minister M B Patil: ‘There is a major shift in Lingayat votes towards Congress… For the community, it is like coming back home’

June 16, 2023 20:06 IST

Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister says investment hit in last 3-4 yrs due to issues such as hijab ban, political murders; says planning comprehensive development to decongest Bengaluru infrastructure.

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