Jaishankar Says Tipu Sultan’s Legacy ‘Cherry-Picked’, Rues ‘Facts Tailored For Regime Convenience’

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday criticised the selective portrayal of Tipu Sultan in historical narratives, describing it as an example of “airbrushed history” driven by political convenience. Speaking at the launch of historian Vikram Sampath’s book, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore Interregnum 1761-1799, Jaishankar said, &ldquo;How much of our past has been […]

Himanta Sarma Ready To Ban Beef In Assam If Congress Asks For It

Responding to the allegation that BJP distributed beef to win the Muslim-dominated Samaguri, which was under Congress control for five consecutive terms, Mr Sarma said he was happy that the opposition party raised the matter. “Samaguri was with Congress for 25 years. Congress losing a constituency like Samaguri by 27,000 votes (sic) is the biggest […]

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