A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar demanded that tribals be given a separate religion code.

Russia would supply oil and gas to European buyers, provided such co-operation was “long-term” and did not put political pressure on Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said Monday.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured nearly 76 per cent of the seats in the House of Representatives in a sweeping electoral victory.