Cong repeat offender, has 'Dalit virodhi' mindset: BJP on Rahul's 'Bahujan' share remark

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress, calling it "Dalit virodhi (against Dalits)" after Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over what he described as "systemic exclusion of Bahujan entrepreneurs" from major public sector contracts.

On poll eve, 2018 flood tragedy turns into political wrangle in Kerala

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:44 PM

Kochi, April 8 (IANS) The controversy over Kerala’s devastating 2018 floods has erupted into a sharp political slugfest, with Mathew Kuzhalnadan and Mathew T. Thomas, both candidates contesting from different constituencies, locking horns over allegations of administrative failure and ulterior motives.

Musk seeks removal of OpenAI CEO Altman, Brockman amid legal battle

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Elon Musk -- who was a co-founder of OpenAI -- has sought the removal of current CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman as part of his legal challenge to the Artificial Intelligence firm’s shift to a for-profit structure, according to reports.

IPL 2026: 'Jaiswal's biggest strength is self-belief,' says Rathour after RR beat MI

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:26 PM

Guwahati, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) lead assistant coach Vikram Rathour heaped praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after his unbeaten 77 powered the side to a convincing win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 and said the opener has shown again and again that if "he believes that he can do something, he’ll achieve that."