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Decode Politics | In wake of Thane case, call for Shakti Bill: why and what the long wait is about

Decode Politics | In wake of Thane case, call for Shakti Bill: why and what the long wait is about

August 22, 2024 12:28 IST

The legislation, on the lines of Andhraā€™s Disha Act, provides for stringent penalties including capital punishment in cases of crimes against women

As poll countdown begins, Rahul and Kharge, Ram Madhav reach Srinagar

As poll countdown begins, Rahul and Kharge, Ram Madhav reach Srinagar

August 22, 2024 11:32 IST

Sources in Congress say Rahul and Kharge will meet the NC president Farooq Abdullah and Omar Thursday. A senior Congress leader said. ā€œNC is ready only to leave two seats for us in the Valley. This is not acceptable to us.ā€

In state from where came ā€˜Aaya Ram, Gaya Ramā€™, turncoats add to headache of political parties

In state from where came ā€˜Aaya Ram, Gaya Ramā€™, turncoats add to headache of political parties

August 22, 2024 07:59 IST

As parties begin announcing their candidates lists and aspirants jostle for tickets, more turncoats are expected to emerge in Haryana. Already, the ruling BJP, and the Opposition Congress and JJP have seen significant defections.

Today in Politics: First sitting of Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill; Rahul, Kharge in J&K amid buzz of alliance with NC

Today in Politics: First sitting of Parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill; Rahul, Kharge in J&K amid buzz of alliance with NC

August 22, 2024 07:30 IST

Congress to launch nationwide protest demanding SEBI chiefā€™s removal over Hindenburg report; Siddaramaiah to address CLP meeting over Governorā€™s sanction to prosecute him in MUDA ā€œscamā€

A JMM rebel who is still a minister, Champai Soren changes tune as BJP leaders remain cold

A JMM rebel who is still a minister, Champai Soren changes tune as BJP leaders remain cold

August 22, 2024 11:38 IST

Back in Ranchi from New Delhi, the JMM veteran and ex-CM talks of either forming party or joining ā€œfriendsā€; no more claims of resigning from politics

Apni Party to go solo in J-K polls, says Altaf Bukhari; manifesto bats for restoration of statehood, CM powers

Apni Party to go solo in J-K polls, says Altaf Bukhari; manifesto bats for restoration of statehood, CM powers

August 22, 2024 10:38 IST

On LS poll results which saw debacle of his party known for being close to BJP, Bukhari says, its ā€œbiggest learningā€ was that ā€œthere is resentment against national parties and whether it is BJP or Congress or AAP, they have all voted for revocation of Article 370ā€

Union minister Jitan Manjhi backs SC sub-quotas, creamy layer, warns of a stir

Union minister Jitan Manjhi backs SC sub-quotas, creamy layer, warns of a stir

August 21, 2024 21:19 IST

Stand contrary to that taken by fellow NDA leader from Bihar, Chirag Paswan. While Paswan belongs to the relatively better-off Dusadh community, Manjhi hopes to consolidate 18 of 22 Dalit sub-groups behind him

Newsmaker: Cometh the moment, why Sangh and BJP have turned to Ram Madhav again

Newsmaker: Cometh the moment, why Sangh and BJP have turned to Ram Madhav again

August 21, 2024 18:59 IST

After four years without a party post, the former BJP general secretary has been appointed poll in-charge of J&K, a region where he did extensive work and played a crucial role in forming a coalition with PDP

Eyeing SAD revival amid panthic churn, Sukhbir falls back on hardliner face to counter Amritpal

Eyeing SAD revival amid panthic churn, Sukhbir falls back on hardliner face to counter Amritpal

August 21, 2024 18:12 IST

Joining Akali top brass on stage, 'Bandi Sikh' face Gurdeep Khera, out on parole, guns for radicals and SAD rebels, praising Sukhbir's leadership

AAPā€™s Haryana plan: Focus on Assembly seats bordering Punjab, Delhi

AAPā€™s Haryana plan: Focus on Assembly seats bordering Punjab, Delhi

August 21, 2024 17:08 IST

Given its poor poll performances in Haryana and in the absence of a state-level alliance with the Congress, the AAP is prioritising 27 seats neighbouring Punjab, where the party is in power, in the hopes of emerging as a ā€˜third forceā€™

Lokayukta letter seeking sanction against Kumaraswamy said verified sign on mining lease given ā€˜fraudulentlyā€™

Lokayukta letter seeking sanction against Kumaraswamy said verified sign on mining lease given ā€˜fraudulentlyā€™

August 22, 2024 02:08 IST

Letter was sent to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in September 2023. Congress is asking why it is still pending a year later, even as Gehlot has cleared sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah

Decode Politics: Why a Left-oriented student body has been banned by TISS, Mumbai?

Decode Politics: Why a Left-oriented student body has been banned by TISS, Mumbai?

August 21, 2024 11:00 IST

The Progressive Studentsā€™ Forum has been in frequent run-ins with the institute administration, most notably over the termination of contracts of 100 faculty members and screening of a controversial documentary on PM Modi

Sanjay Nishad interview: ‘My community gets angry at me for  failing to work for them… I am a helpless leader of present system’

Sanjay Nishad interview: ‘My community gets angry at me for failing to work for them… I am a helpless leader of present system’

August 21, 2024 08:58 IST

Listing factors behind NDA's setback in LS polls, NISHAD Party chief tells The Indian Express, ā€œThere was overconfidence over works done by Modi ji... that UP has been turned into 'Sarvottam Pradesh' (best state)ā€

Teen girlā€™s assault sparks Assamese vs ā€˜outsidersā€™ row, ends in apology by Marwari groups

Teen girlā€™s assault sparks Assamese vs ā€˜outsidersā€™ row, ends in apology by Marwari groups

August 22, 2024 11:42 IST

Sivasagar town has been on the boil since a 17-year-old was allegedly assaulted last week; police have identified the accused as local businessmen from the Marwari community

Today in Politics: Why there is a ‘Bharat Bandh’, and how it is linked to unease in BJP

Today in Politics: Why there is a ‘Bharat Bandh’, and how it is linked to unease in BJP

August 21, 2024 11:48 IST

Plus, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Jammu ahead of alliance talks with National Conference.

Ram Madhav of RSS back as BJP poll in-charge for J-K with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

Ram Madhav of RSS back as BJP poll in-charge for J-K with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

August 21, 2024 07:43 IST

His appointment comes in the wake of BJP-RSS ties hitting a bump during the Lok Sabha election campaign

‘Lateral entry’ ad row: BJP chooses caution, with hurt from Oppn quota campaign in LS polls still raw

‘Lateral entry’ ad row: BJP chooses caution, with hurt from Oppn quota campaign in LS polls still rawSubscriber Only

August 21, 2024 11:19 IST

Since results, Rahul Gandhi has been consistently targeting the govt on the caste issue; BJP SC/ST leaders are also touchy since Supreme Court ruling on sub-categorisation

As UPSC cancels lateral entry advertisement, who gets the credit? BJP allies, Opposition lay claim

As UPSC cancels lateral entry advertisement, who gets the credit? BJP allies, Opposition lay claim

August 20, 2024 21:24 IST

From JD(U) and Chirag Paswan to Congress, SP, and RJD, all talk of their role in forcing the government to change its mind.

Overconfidence, failure to get work done led to poll setback in UP: BJP ally Nishad

Overconfidence, failure to get work done led to poll setback in UP: BJP ally Nishad

August 21, 2024 07:55 IST

UP Fisheries Minister and NISHAD Party chief Sanjay Nishad also flags the ā€œmisuse of bulldozersā€ in the state ahead of LS polls

Waqf Bill to lateral entry: As govt blinks, allies call it ‘victory of coalition politics’

Waqf Bill to lateral entry: As govt blinks, allies call it ‘victory of coalition politics’

August 22, 2024 11:42 IST

With just 240 seats in the Lok Sabha, BJP is dependent on its allies to run the government. This underlines the return of coalition politics at the Centre, in letter and spirit.

Govt cancels lateral entry hiring, as Oppn ā€˜social justiceā€™ attack hits a nerve

Govt cancels lateral entry hiring, as Oppn ā€˜social justiceā€™ attack hits a nerve

August 21, 2024 01:37 IST

In letter directing that ad seeking applications for 45 posts be cancelled, calls ā€œreservation in public employment a cornerstone of Modi govtā€™s social justice frameworkā€; will explore ways to bring reservations in such hiring.

As parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill prepares to meet, Muslim outfits reach out to BJP allies

As parliamentary panel on Waqf Bill prepares to meet, Muslim outfits reach out to BJP allies

August 20, 2024 19:49 IST

Though TDP and JD(U) extended support to the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, differing views in both parties came to the fore after its introduction.

Abhishek absent at Mamataā€™s protest march, TMC ā€˜splitā€™ on Kolkata rape-murder evident

Abhishek absent at Mamataā€™s protest march, TMC ā€˜splitā€™ on Kolkata rape-murder evident

August 21, 2024 00:12 IST

TMC No.2 said to be unhappy over handling of case as other leaders who raise questions face police, party action

Newsmaker | TMC MP who spoke up on Kolkata rape-murder case, got police notice: Who is Sukhendu Sekhar Ray?

Newsmaker | TMC MP who spoke up on Kolkata rape-murder case, got police notice: Who is Sukhendu Sekhar Ray?

August 20, 2024 21:40 IST

Ray drew flak from his party for demanding custodial interrogation of Kolkata Police commissioner and former R G Kar principal. On Tuesday, he deleted the post.

From the Urdu Press: ‘PM’s UCC pitch in secular terms to hurt BJP more than Opp’, ‘J&K polls crucial as they would give it an elected govt’

From the Urdu Press: ‘PM’s UCC pitch in secular terms to hurt BJP more than Opp’, ‘J&K polls crucial as they would give it an elected govt’

August 20, 2024 16:15 IST

'It is unfortunate that decisive action in sexual assault cases is not taken by the authorities unless people hit the streets to voice their outrage,' writes Roznama Rashtriya Sahara

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