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Cong-JD(S) wins both assembly constituencies, major setback for BJP

The BJP is leading only in Shivamogga parliamentary seat, the pocket borough of the Leader of the Opposition B S Yeddyurappa.

AAP rebel Sukhpal Khaira hints at forming ‘third front’ in Punjab with Akali dissidents

Rebel AAP leader Sukhpal Khaira says they are in talks with dissident Akalis and are also looking to align with Panthic leaders in Punjab.

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy’s wife Anitha wins Ramanagara assembly seat in bypolls

BJP state chief Yeddyurappa's son Raghavendra is ahead of former CM Bangarappa's son Madhu Bangarappa of JD(S) by 36,351 votes in the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat.  

BJP unlikely to bring ordinance to push Ram temple construction

BJP will wait for Supreme Court verdict despite a ‘directive’ from the RSS to ensure early construction of Ram temple.

After sanction waivers to India & China on Iran oil, Donald Trump explains why

Trump said that the decision was taken keep global oil prices down and avoid causing a shock to the market.

Nearly a dozen Indian-Americans emerge as competitive contenders in the US midterm elections

The participation of around 100 Indian-Americans for all levels of government comes at a time when the anti-immigrant sentiment is at its peak in the US.

Delhi Court grants relief to Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case by Sheila Dikshit’s former aide

Former CM Sheila Dikshit's political secretary Pawan Khera had alleged that Kejriwal used 'false and defamatory' accusations against her in 2012.

Sabarimala priest consulted me before threatening to close temple for women: Kerala BJP chief

BJP Kerala unit chief P.S. Sreedharan Pillai alleged that temple priest consulted him before threatening closure of shrine if women entered it.

Ram temple, Modi’s Kedarnath trip & now INS Arihant have handed narrative back to BJP

Modi govt seemed to have lost its grip on the narrative in recent times, but the focus on Hindutva & nationalism will help it control the discourse.

‘Strong’ CJI letter to Modi govt prompts rethink on naming Gujarat HC acting chief justice

ThePrint has learnt that CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s objections forced Modi govt to backtrack on bypassing senior-most Gujarat HC judge for acting chief justice.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.