Their “military diplomacy” vis-a-vis Afghanistan also occupies a special significance for their respective governments.

The anti-drug agency has registered an FIR in connection with the party.

To establish complete control over India’s polity and the information that reaches Indian voters, the ruling BJP has over the past few years moved to capture every institution of India.

Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters, Kanhaiya Kumar said, “India needs Bhagat Singh’s courage, Mahatma Gandhi’s unity, and BR Ambedkar’s equality”.

Unidentified persons opened fire at the protesting farmers. Junior Union Home Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish has been accused of running over farmers with his SUV.

The two firebrand politicians, who have significant pasts as Leftist leaders, appear to be significant inductions as Rahul Gandhi steers Congress far from leaders keen on displaying 'soft Hindutva' politics.

‘Our Bharat Bandh was successful. We had the full support of farmers. Our protest will compel the Centre to listen to the farmers,’ BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said.

The killing of 45-year-old Vipin Agarwal is not a one-off incident, for as many as 20 RTI activists have been murdered in the state since 2006.

As the 'super CM', Sidhu holds the reins of the Punjab government and Congress party, evident from the composition of the new Cabinet. However, emerging caste politics in the state could harm his political ambitions.

The letter in Marathi has become a talking point in the state. Shiv Sainiks are gleefully and approvingly quoting from the letter. 'Koshyari Ki Hoshyari utaar di', is the refrain