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Split with JD-U will be suicide: BJP

Sources disclosed that a majority section within the BJP’s central leadership is of the view that BJP would commit a political suicide, if it choses to sever ties with JD(U) at this moment. The saffron party has 54 MLAs while JD(U) has 81 in the 243 member assembly. The magic figure is 122 to run the government in the state.

Flexible yuan renews global hopes

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The weekend global good news of China allowing a flexible yuan and the decision of the Indian government to keep Unit Linked Insurance Plans (Ulips) under the purview of the insurance regulator IRDA saw the Indian markets regain their positive momentum.

Nitish’s Urdu ad angers RJD

After advertisements in Bihar newspapers showing Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar together damaged the JD(U)-BJP relations and led the Opposition parties to charge Mr Kumar with hidden communalism, a Bihar government advertisement for appointment of Urdu teachers has now attracted charges that Kumar’s government harbours anti-Urdu sentiments.

Kaka sinner or sinned against?

Brazil coach Dunga may be seething over the dismissal of his team’s star player Kaka for two yellow cards, but in the end it was the Real Madrid ace’s reaction, minute as it may be, to being provoked that led to an early shower.

Bipolarity of NDA a farce: Cong

Taking a swipe at the BJP for failing to hold its alliance partners in the NDA, particularly in the backdrop of ongoing scuffle with its partner JD(U) in Bihar, the Congress on Monday said that the saffron party’s contention of bipolarity of India politics is “just a farce”. Indian politics revolves around the Congress as major party and others are there to play minor roles, it claimed.

JD-U seeks normal ties with BJP

The JD(U) on Monday indicated that the party wants to forget and forgive and move ahead in alliance with the BJP for this year’s Bihar Assembly elections. In an indication of thaw between the two parties, Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Modi is to take part in the next round of Vikash Yatra of the state chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Power demand peaks, sultry weather to stay

Delhi created a history of sorts by recording the highest ever power demand at 4,668 MW on Monday. The power demand shot up to the record high amidst intense heat conditions in the capital, with maximum temperature recorded at 44.1 degrees Celsius.

Honour killing: Cops hunt for suspects

A day after a married couple was found shot dead in a northwest Delhi locality in an alleged case of honour killing, the Delhi police has launched a manhunt to nab the deceased woman’s brother and his friend, who are the main suspects in the case.

Take Metro to Gurgaon from today

Gurgaon will be closer to the city from Monday when a Metro train will chug into the satellite city, fulfilling its residents’ long-awaited desire for an effective transport link to New Delhi.

Marshals to stop theft of expensive govt property

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The city will soon witness the deployment of marshals in all busy places.

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