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BJP names Kanad Purkayastha its candidate for Assam Rajya Sabha polls

A release said the party's central election committee has approved the candidature of Purkayastha

'Census delay no accident, delimitation not a coincidence', says Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin warned that if delimitation is carried out using the 2027 Census, the democratic influence of southern states would be severely weakened and would unfair to them

'PM must wake up from his sleep': Cong on 'rising' economic inequalities

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared a media report on X, which claimed that the number of super-rich is increasing rapidly

No official Bharat Mata image, cannot be allowed in events: Kerala govt

Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad boycotted an event at the Raj Bhavan a day ago over use of the Bharat Mata Portrait, said those in office cannot convert govt programmes into political events

Mahua Moitra confirms her marriage with ex-BJD MP Pinaki Misra in Germany

TMC MP from Krishnanagar Mahua Moitra is said to have married former MP Pinaki Misra in a quiet ceremony in Germany on June 3, though no official statement has been issued

Working in national interest, not against Congress: Tharoor slams critics

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed speculation about joining BJP, affirming his loyalty to Congress and stating he has four years left as an elected MP, questioning why such doubts arise

Aaditya should meet Raj if Sena (UBT) serious about alliance: MNS leader

A Shiv Sena (UBT) leader of "appropriate" stature should meet MNS chief Raj Thackeray to discuss a possible alliance, Mahajan said

Modi says NDA govt devoted to building self reliant India, social welfare

Charing a meeting of his Council of Ministers on Wednesday, he had asked ministries to set high goals and work in an overdrive to achieve them, telling his colleagues to highlight major achievements

20 statements recorded before Sisodia, Jain grilling in classroom scam

Before summoning former Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain for questioning, ACB officials have conducted an extensive and technically detailed investigation

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves establishment of state Quantum Mission

The Cabinet cleared the Quantum Mission proposed by the IT Department; a Quantum Valley will be developed in Amaravati with 50 acres earmarked for infrastructure

PM, EAM 'quiet' on Indian students being affected by Trump's actions: Cong

Jairam Ramesh cites MEA data: Over 337K Indian students went to the US in 2024; Indians make up about one-third of all international students on American campuses

Pension remarks meant to show govt's delay in payment, arrears: Venugopal

Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, said his remarks were "deliberately misinterpreted" by the CPI(M) to "mislead" the people

Parliamentary panel to review IBC and propose reforms for efficiency

The Centre is expected to table an amendment Bill in the monsoon session as a parliamentary panel examines the Code amid concerns flagged by the Supreme Court

BJP slams Bhagwant Mann's 'one nation, one husband' remark on Op Sindoor

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls the BJP's door-to-door sindoor campaign 'one nation, one husband' scheme; BJP slams remarks as vulgar and disrespectful

Rahul Gandhi visits MP, holds meeting with senior Congress leaders

Before the campaign launch, Gandhi addressed a meeting of the Congress' political affairs committee and discussed key issues with the senior party leaders

Oppn parties demand special session of Parliament, write letter to PM

Leaders from several parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Samajwadi Party, and Shiv Sena (UBT) were part of the meeting

Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as Assam Congress chief ahead of elections

Senior party leaders, including AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh and Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly Debabrata Saikia were present on the occasion

No merger talks: Anil Deshmukh denies rumours after Sharad-Ajit Pawar meet

Anil Deshmukh's statement comes a day after Sharad Pawar met his estranged nephew Ajit Pawar in Pune

Trump ally getting elected in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies

Nawrocki's victory underscores the enduring appeal of nationalist rhetoric among about half of the country along the eastern flank of NATO and the European Union, and its deep social divisions

Ukraine, Russia meet in Turkiye for peace talks amid heightened tensions

On Sunday, a Ukrainian drone attack destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep inside Russia, Ukraine's Security Service said, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones