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Namesake Fail: 'Lalu Prasad' And 'Nitish Kumar' Lose Deposits In Bankipur
While the spotlight was on Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor breaching the BJP bastion with 64,151 votes, Independent candidate Lalu Prasad Yadav could garner just 81, a vote share of 0.06 per cent.
Government To Sell 6.5% Stake In LIC For Over Rs 30,000 Crore
If fully subscribed, the sale of over 82.22 crore shares or a 6.5 per cent stake at the given floor price will fetch about Rs 31,000 crore to the disinvestment kitty.
"Personal Reasons": Netaji's Grand-Nephew Chandra Kumar Bose Quits Trinamool
Bose joined the Trinamool Congress on April 12, just weeks before the party's loss in the Bengal assembly elections.
Confusion, Dissent, Last-Minute Changes Plague Karnataka Cabinet Expansion
Mankal Vaidya dropped after first list, Sole Woman Gayathri Shanthegowda not sworn in, protests erupt as disappointed leaders question cabinet choices
NEET Paper Leak Dominates Punjab Assembly Session, AAP Attacks BJP
The Assembly passed a censure motion against the Centre over the NEET paper leak issue, with the ruling AAP accusing the Union government of failing to protect the future of lakhs of students.
No "Lost Chastity", "Helpless Woman": Top Court Guidelines For Rape Trials
The panel said sensitive judicial language was essential to ensure fairness, dignity and impartiality, and stressed that judges should avoid stereotypical or victim-blaming questions. It also said victims should not be forced to interact with the accused.
Parliament IT Panel Chief Highlights Rise Of Some Groups, Points To Algorithm
The non-partisan parliamentary standing committee on IT was unanimous on all issues linked to Meta and other platforms, the panel's chief said
Raj Thackeray Claims Donation Theft At Mumbai's Siddhivinayak, Trust Reacts
Siddhivinayak is counted among the wealthiest temples in the country, drawing a growing number of devotees each year. The Mumbai temple reportedly recorded a revenue of Rs 182 crore in the 2025-26 financial year.
"Disappointed": Karnataka Ex-Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao After Cabinet Snub
"Being a six-time MLA is only possible because of the trust people keep placing in me, and that means everything," he said.
"Disgusting": Vijay's TVK Slams Udhayanidhi Stalin Over 'Trisha' Reference
Tamil Nadu BJP chief spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy said the DMK leader must be imprisoned.
Centre Hikes Windfall Gains Tax On Export Of Petrol, Diesel Amid Iran War
The export duty on petrol has been raised to Rs 3.5 per litre from Rs 2.5 per litre.
Remain Patient: DK Shivakumar's Message After Dissent Over Cabinet Expansion
Reacting to the growing dissent, DK Shivakumar said many deserving and senior legislators could not be accommodated in the ministry and urged them not to lose hope.
Infighting Again In Punjab Congress, Posters Against Leaders Surface In Muktsar
The meeting, organised by the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, was to be held at 3 pm today in Sri Muktsar Sahib, the hometown of Raja Warring.
New Gene-Editing Tool May Help India Tackle Pulse, Oilseed Shortages
Gene-editing is like enhanced classical breeding but done at the molecular level and does not introduce any foreign genes and hence it is much more acceptable to the public.
Meerut, Muzaffarnagar Schools, Colleges Closed Amid Kanwar Yatra
Authorities in both districts have directed all educational institutions and departments concerned to ensure strict compliance with the orders.
'Unknown Gunmen' Have Killed Over 30 Lashkar Men In Pak: Terrorist On Camera
A video featuring Rizwan Hanif - a terrorist linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, which Pakistan maintains was outlawed and disbanded long ago - has surfaced on social media.
Why Bankipur By-Poll Results Could Indicate A Sea Change In Bihar Politics
Prashant Kishor's victory is particularly significant because the Bankipur seat was held by BJP chief Nitin Nabin, and the election marked the BJP's first major electoral test under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.
Mark Zuckerberg Will Have To Apologise: Parliament Panel Chief On PM Video Row
MeitY had last week summoned Meta's global team on issues linked to algorithmic bias, the platform's algorithmic processes and their role in public order
Opinion: Opinion | Bankipur Is Prashant Kishor's Stinging Comeback. But It Is Also The End Of His 'Excuse'
Kishor's ideological flexibility helped make him a successful strategist, but it remains a political vulnerability.
