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With praise for CM Fadnavis, how Shiv Sena (UBT) seems to be holding out an olive branch to BJP

On the face of it, Shiv Sena (UBT) maintains that Saamana editorial is nothing more than 'basic civility in politics' keeping the good of Maharashtra in mind.

Modi likens AAP to ‘aapada’ for Delhi, calls on voters to wipe out ruling party in assembly polls

Inaugurating a slew of welfare projects by Centre in Delhi, he says the capital has been hit by a ‘disaster’ for 10 yrs, this yr will usher in ‘new politics of nation-building & welfare’.

UP minister Ashish Patel opens front against Yogi govt. ‘If you have courage, dismiss me’

Patel, husband of Anupriya Patel, is facing flak from his sister-in-law Pallavi for alleged irregularities & corruption in promotion of candidates in technical education dept.

‘Parivartan’ rally, handing over 1,675 EWS flats: How Modi will kick off BJP poll campaign in Delhi

Modi will also inaugurate the World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar and lay the foundation stone for 3 new projects worth over Rs 600 cr at Delhi University ahead of the polls next month.

Could BJP & AIADMK revive alliance for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls? Annamalai’s change of tone sparks buzz

State BJP president K. Annamalai’s softened stance towards the AIADMK has sparked speculation about a possible alliance between the two former allies.

With links to extortion accused & ‘mini-Pakistan’ jibe, 2 Mahayuti ministers put Fadnavis in a spot

Maharashtra ministers Dhananjay Munde of Ajit Pawar-led NCP and Nitesh Rane of BJP are under opposition fire. Both are not new to controversy.

Political blame game in Haryana after Dalit student’s suicide. ‘Harassed, barred from exam over fees’

A week ago, a 22-yr-old Dalit BA final-year student at a private college died by suicide. Congress blames 'systemic discrimination'. BJP criticises 'half-hearted' expressions.

Why Ambedkar remains a conundrum for RSS

While Ambedkar diverged with the RSS on Hinduism, some ideological convergences existed. Yet, his legacy resists appropriation by any ideological camp.

After AIMIM, Congress is looking to field Delhi riots accused ex-councillor in assembly polls

Congress is considering the option of fielding former municipal councillor Ishrat Jahan from the Muslim-dominated Okhla, it is learnt. AIMIM has fielded Tahir Hussain from Mustafabad.

Watch CutTheClutter: Why Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Khatakhat’ is ThePrint Word of the Year

In Episode 1582 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how "khatakhat" forced BJP and others to adopt populist strategies they once opposed.

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SIR aside, why BJP is not counting its chickens for a non-vegetarian CM in Bengal

The BJP has been celebrating the deletion of 27 lakh voters during the SIR in West Bengal under CEC Gyanesh Kumar, as the majority of them are from Muslim-dominated districts.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.