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After Singur, a new chapter unfolds in Tata Group-West Bengal saga

A meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran has rekindled hopes of fresh investments by the group in the state that goes to polls next year

Congress to hold strategy meet on July 15 for upcoming Parliament session

The meeting will be chaired by Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence and will also be attended by some senior leaders who are part of the strategy group

Migrant auto driver thrashed in Maharashtra for 'anti-Marathi' comments

A viral video shows a group of people, allegedly from Shiv Sena (UBT), slapping the driver and making him publicly apologise for his 'anti-marathi' remarks

Explained: Why is Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir controversial?

July 13 marks Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir, commemorating the 1931 killings of protesters during the Dogra rule. Political detentions and restrictions have reignited debate over its status

Vedanta's donations to BJP nearly quadruples to ₹97 cr in FY25: Report

Under "Miscellaneous Expenses', Vedanta detailed the political donations as well as the management and brand fee expenses it paid to its parent, London-listed Vedanta Resources

Bihar govt to provide job opportunities to 10 mn youth in 5 yrs: CM Nitish

To impart skill development training to connect youths with self-employment opportunities in the next five years, the state government will set up the Jananayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University

Sonia Gandhi calls meeting on July 15 to finalise Monsoon session strategy

Opposition parties are expected to raise strong concerns over the Election Commission's move to carry out a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar

JMM's official X handle hacked by anti-social elements: Jharkhand CM Soren

Take congnisance, investigate the matter and take immediate action, the CM said, directing the Jharkhand Police to initiate measures

With ambition rising, Congress struggles to hold young leaders close

This shift is weakening the Congress' organisational depth and compounding its troubles ahead of the crucial local body polls this year

One nation, one poll: JPC likely to meet July 30; Ex-CJIs may share views

Asked when the committee will submit its report, Chaudhary said there is no hurry because the views of all stakeholders will have to be heard

Want to take break from contesting elections says Union minister Jual Oram

Oram, who is a member of the Narendra Modi council of ministers, made this announcement while attending a 'Nijukti Mela' (job fair) function at Sambalpur

Amit Shah accuses LDF, UDF of appeasement and shielding PFI in Kerala

During his speech, he hit out at the CPI(M)-headed LDF and the Congress-led UDF alleging their successive governments only created corruption, followed appeasement politics

Mann's remark on PM's visits insults constitutional dignity: Haryana CM

Punjab CM had criticised PM Modi for celebrating an honour from a nation of 10,000 people while ignoring the pressing issues of India with a population of 1.40 billion

Rahul, Kharge accuse BJP of poll manipulation in Bihar; slam ECI

The Congress has been alleging that the manipulation of the voters' list helped a BJP-led alliance win the Maharashtra assembly polls in 2024

6 active organisations in Maha already banned in other states: Fadnavis

The bill seeks to prevent unlawful activities of extremist groups with a focus on urban naxalism & passive militancy, it has been passed by the assembly & soon to be tabled in the legislative council

'What kind of ghar-wapsi?': Cong takes dig at Modi over Bhagwat's remarks

During an event in Nagpur on Wednesday, RSS chief Bhagwat mentioned Sangh ideologue late Moropant Pingley's statement about stepping aside after 75 years of age

Tej Pratap eyes new party? 'Public will decide,' he says post-RJD exit

Tej Pratap Yadav was expelled from the RJD by his father Lalu Prasad for six years after he posted, and later deleted, a message about being in a long-term relationship on social media

CM Omar Abdullah says tourism bouncing back in J&K post Pahalgam attack

Speaking at a travel and tourism event here, Abdullah said there is hope for a new beginning in J&K with tourism "bouncing back" after the terror attack

No talks on leadership change: K'taka CM dismisses reshuffle speculation

Siddaramaiah asserted that the Congress national general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, has categorically ruled out any such move

My action spurred long-awaited response from govt on food safety: Gaikwad

The name draws its inspiration from Operation Sindoor, which was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack to give a 'befitting reply' to Pakistan.