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Amid suspense over continuation of the Jharkhand Chief Minister as an MLA, Hemant Soren will seek a
Amid suspense over continuation of the Jharkhand Chief Minister as an MLA, Hemant Soren will seek a vote of trust during the special session of the Assembly on September 5, an official said. Opposition BJP has also convened its legislature party’s meeting on September 4 to chalk out its strategy in the House.
Meeting and talking to political rivals does not change one’s DNA, veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Saturday in a swipe at the Congress which had insinuated that he was cozying up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he left the party.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday asked opposition parties to bury their differences to forge national unity, saying they can together reduce the BJP to 50 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Ahead of the rally, party general secretaries K.C. Venugopal, Ajay Maken and Jairam Ramesh hit out at the Modi government for its “wrong policies” and alleged it was busy “buying MLAs” and toppling governments led by opposition parties instead.
The famed top-order would be desperate for a course correction while the bowling attack could be rejigged as India aim for a Sunday encore against Pakistan in an Asia Cup Super 4s clash.
On the fifth day of the U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Marin Cilic advance as action continues on the hard courts.
Intense cold grips Haryana and Punjab, with Narnaul recording a chilling 3°C on January 5, 2026.
Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi, known for his supporting roles, has passed away at 61 in Kozhikode.
Indian badminton stars, including Lakshya Sen and P.V. Sindhu, aim for a strong start at the 2026 Malaysia Open.
China aims to strengthen ties with Ireland, emphasising mutual respect and open trade during a meeting between Xi Jinping and Micheal Martin.
Experience the thrilling Suryakiran Aerobatic Team's aerial displays in Hyderabad during Wings India 2026 on January 28-29.
Amit Shah urges urgent action in Gandhinagar as typhoid cases surge due to water pipeline leak, ensuring swift government response.
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank’s step-sister, passes away at 96, leaving a lasting legacy in education.
In , the grape capital of India and host of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela every 12 years, environmental concerns over a plan to cut 1,800 trees for the proposed Sadhugram project in the historic Tapovan area have sharpened political fault lines ahead of local body elections. The issue has pitted both Sena factions against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. While Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief, and Uddhav Thackeray, chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), remain political rivals, their parties have found rare common ground in Tapovan, where authorities propose clearing trees across 34 acres to build Sadhugram and a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) hub, as part of a ₹300-crore infrastructure push linked to the pilgrimage.
Kanthapuram urges India to oppose U.S. attacks on sovereign nations and promote Kozhikode as a cultural capital.
Follow The Hindu for live updates on the Supreme Court verdict of Umar Khalid, others in Delhi riots case on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Trump reaffirms desire to annex Greenland for U.S. security, amid tensions with Denmark and military actions in Venezuela.
AI being built into humanoid robots remains a work in progress, with human tele-operators overseeing their operation remotely.
Joe Root's century propels England to 336-6 against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test, despite series lead for the hosts.