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Maratha quota: Jarange vows to give up water as protest enters 4th day

He has demanded the government issue a GR based on the reservation based on available records

Cash transfers narrow gender gaps but don't alter babies' growth outcomes

The study was based on the evaluation of a maternal cash transfer programme in Jharkhand. Around 480 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), representing 90 per cent in the state, were selected

Akhilesh Yadav calls ECI 'Jugaad Commission' of BJP during Bihar visit

Earlier on Friday, the Voter Adhikar Yatra reached Bihar's Siwan, with both the Congress and RJD leaders being greeted by large crowds

Sachin Pilot slams indecent language against PM, says Congress not involved

Meanwhile, the man accused of hurling abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during a political rally in Bihar was arrested

75-year age limit not for constitutional roles: RSS chief Bhagwat clarifies

Bhagwat said he never suggested anyone must retire at 75, stressing it is for the BJP to decide its leadership. He said that he would continue leading RSS even at 80

Names of 6.5 mn poor deleted from Bihar's electoral rolls: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi claimed he would provide more evidence of what he termed 'vote chori' in the coming months

Shah to visit Assam to take stock of BJP organisation ahead of 2026 polls

After reaching Guwahati, Shah will attend a meeting of the state BJP's core committee, and later have dinner with party members

Bihar needs private investment to sustain growth, says Nitish Mishra

Bihar Industry Minister Nitish Mishra outlines new land, policy, and startup initiatives to drive investment, job creation, and transform the state's economic landscape

TN CM Stalin accuses BJP of making elections a 'mockery', stealing votes

DMK leader Stalin alleged that the deletion of the names of 6.5 million voters from the electoral rolls of Bihar during the special intensive revision was 'more dangerous than terrorism'

Maratha quota protest: Maha govt delegation to meet Jarange at Shivneri

Jarange set out for Mumbai in the morning as he remained firm on launching his agitation from August 29 in the Maharashtra capital

PM Modi's MEGA has become 'MAHA headache' for India: Cong on US tariffs

In February, PM Modi coined a new term -- 'Make India Great Again' (MIGA) -- inspired by Trump's motto 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA), and said the two visions together form the 'MEGA partnership'

ED raids against Saurabh Bharadwaj expose AAP govt's 'medical scam': BJP

At least 13 locations in the National Capital Region are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Congress questions govt on nuclear energy reforms, private sector entry

The opposition party also asked the government -- what about a Bill to establish an independent regulatory body that is not part of the atomic energy establishment

'Buy only Made in India goods': PM Modi bats for swadeshi in Ahmedabad

His statement comes as the United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports following the collapse of trade talks between the two countries

Odisha Governor meets ex-CM Naveen Patnaik, enquires about his health

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday visited the residence of BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik and enquired about his health.

Give Marathas reservation by Aug 26 or face agitation: Manoj Jarange

He said if the demand is fulfilled by Tuesday, then he has no interest in going to Mumbai for a indefinite hunger strike, which he claimed would be a peaceful agitation

Govt unconcerned about youth: Rahul slams 'police action' against students

SSC students and trainers staged a protest at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, demanding better conduct of the examination

Mahagathbandhan to decide Bihar CM face, RJD has legitimate claim: SP MP

His remarks came as BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of being "arrogant" after he dodged a query on why Congress has not declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as the CM face for the Bihar polls

Amit Shah questions Rahul's 'moral stand' on Constitution Amendment Bill

Shah recalled Rahul Gandhi tearing Manmohan Singh's 2013 ordinance for Lalu's reprieve, contrasting it with his opposition to the bill seeking removal of jailed PMs, CMs and Ministers over 30 days

New Bill puts spotlight on ministers with serious criminal cases

Amit Shah tables Bill to remove ministers in custody for serious crimes; ADR finds 1 in 3 CMs face grave charges, raising questions on political accountability