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Letter to BS: Turncoats will remain a permanent feature of our democracy
It needs to be noted that turncoats would have been appreciated had they first resigned from the party to register their differences with the leadership
 "Letter to BS: Turncoats will remain a permanent feature of our democracy")
Cong leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi clears air on rumours of him joining BJP
'Gossip is the devil's radio. So don't be his DJ,' Singhvi tweeted
 "Cong leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi clears air on rumours of him joining BJP")
Covid-19: As state govts defer or cut pay, employees prepare for battle
Some states ruled by the BJP have been cautious about giving state government employees any cause to complain
 "Covid-19: As state govts defer or cut pay, employees prepare for battle")
Centre pulls up West Bengal for suspending trade on Indo-Bangla border
Operations at Petrapole checkpost in the Bongaon area of North 24 Parganas district was closed as protests erupted after rumours of Bangladeshi labourers carrying the virus
 "Centre pulls up West Bengal for suspending trade on Indo-Bangla border")
After Jyotiraditya Scindia, another Congress leader could soon join BJP
The BJP is also in need of articulate lawyers and politicians to put forth its case
 "After Jyotiraditya Scindia, another Congress leader could soon join BJP")
Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data
TMC MP and leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, Derek O'Brien, however, said the West Bengal government was doing "all it takes" to fight the Covid pandemic, and accused the Centre of playing politics
 "Bihar got most workers in special trains, West Bengal the least: Data")
Lockdown 3.0: Political slugfest breaks out on migrant workers' rescue
Sonia Gandhi's move forces central government to bear 85% of cost of migrant travel, states to bear 15%
 "Lockdown 3.0: Political slugfest breaks out on migrant workers' rescue")
Railways to pay 85% of train fare for workers, says govt after controversy
Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the health ministry, gave a clarification after the Congress party offered to pay for the train tickets of migrant workers.
 "Railways to pay 85% of train fare for workers, says govt after controversy")
Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, a simple man with astute political acumen
He holds a master's degree in English and was a teacher and a journalist. He has also published two books
 "Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, a simple man with astute political acumen")
Maharashtra crisis: Was the deal between Shiv Sena and BJP mere optics?
Under Article 171 of the Constitution, the governor can nominate members having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service
 "Maharashtra crisis: Was the deal between Shiv Sena and BJP mere optics?")
How BJP leveraged its pre-eminence again in NDA in times of pandemic
Allies, which were targeting the Centre over the CAA and Delhi riots, are silent since the Covid-19 outbreak
May Day brings little solace, as Indian workers stare at longer work hours
For the first time in one and a half centuries, workers will have to toil 72 hours a week in at least five states as govts try to restart production amid the nationwide lockdown
 "May Day brings little solace, as Indian workers stare at longer work hours")
Faith and freedom
US report on religious rights is a moment of truth for India
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Signal from PM Modi to CMs: Covid-19 lockdown may continue beyond May 3
Green zones may see more relaxations; states divided on how to end curbs
 "Signal from PM Modi to CMs: Covid-19 lockdown may continue beyond May 3")
Letter to BS: Covid-19 can't play Cupid for BJP and SAD in Punjab
Now with the BJP calling the shots across the country, the Punjab unit no longer wants to be seen piggybacking on the SAD
 "Letter to BS: Covid-19 can't play Cupid for BJP and SAD in Punjab")
Amid row over death toll, PDS 'scam', Mamata & BJP are nearing a flashpoint
The attack sharpened after the Centre decided to send two inter-ministerial central teams (IMCTs) to assess the situation in the state
 "Amid row over death toll, PDS 'scam', Mamata & BJP are nearing a flashpoint")
No social distance anymore: Covid-19 crisis brings Akali Dal and BJP closer
Till a few months ago, not a day would go by when Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) would not criticise the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) even though the two parties are in alliance.
 "No social distance anymore: Covid-19 crisis brings Akali Dal and BJP closer")
The Minority Conundrum: Thought-provoking essays on minority rights
A thought-provoking set of essays examines minority rights in the light of secularism and nationalism, both of which are foundational to the vision of the Indian republic, says Chintan Girish Modi
 "The Minority Conundrum: Thought-provoking essays on minority rights")
A month on, MP expands Cabinet amid criticism over Covid-19 crisis handling
The expansion came amid Opposition's criticism that Madhya Pradesh doesn't have a health minister at a time when the state has reported 76 Covid-19 deaths.
 "A month on, MP expands Cabinet amid criticism over Covid-19 crisis handling")
When Yeddyurappa spoke against faith profiling and earned kudos from Oppn
Shobha Karandlaje, Yediyurappa's political confidante and Udupi-Chikmagalur MP, led the anti-Muslim chorus
 "When Yeddyurappa spoke against faith profiling and earned kudos from Oppn")
