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BJP wants Indu Sarkar to be tax-free after Congress attacks Madhur Bhandarkar film

Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film Indu Sarkar is in the middle of a political battle between the Congress and the BJP. Read to know how just the trailer of the film has kicked up a storm.

Jun 23, 2017

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Darjeeling on the boil: Mamata & Modi must come together to deal with the Gorkhaland problem

Mamata's assertive Bengali sub-nationalism to tackle BJP has made the conflict with the Gorkhas inevitable. But given the condition in Darjeeling now, the Bengal CM and PM Modi need to come together.

Jun 19, 2017

Bajrang Sena seeks ban on sale of Kamasutra books in Khajuraho temple

The Khajuraho unit president of the right-wing outfit said they such books cannot be sold in sacred places like temples. However, she clarified that they are not raising any issue on the bold erotic sculptures and carvings on the walls of the famous temple.

Jun 15, 2017

Riding the waive: A growth dream betrayed

Farmer pains will be only partly eased by loan waivers even as the next round of balance-sheet agony for banks and coops gets primed for release.

Jun 13, 2017

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Chatur Baniya: There is nothing wrong in Amit Shah's remark; Opposition is fighting a fake moral battle

If 'chatur' means clever, then calling the Mahatma the same is no wrong. Amit Shah has actually eulogised his Gujarati predecessor to corner the Congress. Those who are condemning this are shedding crocodile tears.

Jun 11, 2017

Hyderabad High Court judge calls cow substitute to mother and God; wants slaughter to be made a non-bailable offence

Justice B Siva Sankara Rao has also said that the Andhra Pradesh Cow Slaughter Act,1977 should be amended and cow slaughter should be made a a non-bailable offence.

Jun 10, 2017

Here's why this BJP legislator wants to ban momos in India

For the past five months, Ramesh Arora has been campaigning hard to ban much-loved street food momos saying that it causes cancer.

Jun 8, 2017

Rajinikanth to meet fans again; BJP watches closely as the Kaala star sets to announce his political plans

Rajinikanth is set to have another meeting with his fans before announcing his political plans.

Jun 7, 2017

Reading Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita to fight against RSS, BJP: Rahul Gandhi

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said that he was reading the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita to fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Jun 5, 2017

Kamal Haasan threatens to quit films if the proposed GST on movies is not rolled back

Kamal Haasan has spoken against the proposed 28 percent Goods and Service Tax on the film industry.

Jun 3, 2017

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PM Modi says India's strength is diversity; why then is his govt censoring our food habits?

Modi said in his latest Mann Ki Baat that diversity is India's strength. But on the ground, his govt us busy pursuing 'homogenise India' project. Is Modi showing a pseudo face of liberalism?

May 29, 2017

People in Karnataka don't understand your fake American accent, Shilpa Ganesh tells Ramya

Shilpa Ganesh has slammed Ramya for her recent comments against Narendra Modi and the BJP.

May 23, 2017

Security tightened outside Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's house following protests by Tamilar Munnetra Padai

The actor had hinted at a meeting with his fans in Chennai on Friday, May 19, that he may soon enter politics.

May 22, 2017

Why Rajinikanth can never be another MGR or NTR in politics

If Rajinikanth formally joins BJP and begins his political career in Tamil Nadu, he will only bask in the reflected glory of PM Narendra Modi. Nothing more than that.

May 19, 2017

Presidential election 2017: Mamata & Nitish Kumar have changed their games

Mamata had refused to back Pranab Mukherjee in 2012 but ultimately did so after Mulayam left her embarrassed. This time, she is willing to back the incumbent, burying her personal preferences.

May 16, 2017

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Flashback May 16, 2014: The day Narendra Modi's BJP painted the nation saffron

Today is the third anniversary of the emphatic victory the BJP had bagged in the Lok Sabha election of 2014. Why was it historical? IBT takes a look.

May 16, 2017

BJP's dream to gain foothold in Tamil Nadu receives a blow; Rajinikanth clarifies he won't join any party

During an interaction with fans, Rajinikanth said that if enters politics, he would not join any party.

May 15, 2017

The curious timing of the fall of Arvind Kejriwal, Lalu Prasad: Is BJP winning back Delhi & Bihar it lost in 2015?

The AAP and RJD leaders who had led from the front to decimate Narendra Modi-Amit Shah's BJP in 2015 are facing serious charges of corruption. Is this the BJP's chance to strike back?

May 8, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party's failure is not a political tragedy; it's a blow to India's quest for alternative politics

Like Bhishma in Mahabharata, Arvind Kejriwal also ignored his guru's appeal and paid the price. IBT analyses how the man, who was being seen as a rising star not long ago, dug his own grave.