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‘BJP proxies’, or Independents? Past, present & future tense for ex-militants in J&K poll fray

Twenty-eight former militants, separatists & Jamaat-backed leaders are participating in the J&K elections. How they impact Kashmir politics will be clearer after 8 October results.

No sign of Sunil Jakhar at yet another key party meeting. Why Punjab BJP president is upset

The senior leader has skipped two crucial state unit meetings, at a time when panchayat elections are around the corner, and amid swirling speculation about his resignation.

Ram Rahim’s dera mobilising followers to vote en bloc. All eyes on rape-murder convict’s parole plea

While move comes ahead of Haryana polls, Dera Sacha Sauda media face says political affairs wing was dissolved after 2017. Parole petition is with state chief electoral officer.

Poll-bound Maharashtra declares desi cow as ‘Rajmata-Gaumata’ to combat falling numbers

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told reporters the government would also provide farmers feed for these cows.

Inside the minds of Kashmiri women, stories of trauma, survival & strategic forgetting

As J&K elections wrap up, ThePrint traces the journeys of Kashmiri women—from those who remember the free '50s and who lost liberties, to a new generation that just wants to move on.

Party’s prospects in question, what’s behind Ghulam Nabi Azad’s tepid J&K poll campaign

Azad—who has been uncharacteristically indecisive these past 2 years—nearly abandoned DPAP campaign last month citing ill health, after which several candidates pulled out.

Yogi on stage with him, Nuh violence accused Bittu Bajrangi seeks votes for BJP in Haryana

BJP candidate from Faridabad NIT shared photos of Bajrangi addressing public from BJP stage in presence of UP CM, Union minister. Bajrangi too had filed nomination as Independent.

With Udhayanidhi’s elevation & a 4th Dalit minister, TN cabinet reshuffle lays groundwork for 2026

Senthil Balaji's reinstatement also significant in light of his support base in western TN, reflecting DMK's aspirations to make inroads in region where AIADMK won most seats last time.

With 16 Jharkhand visits in 3 months, ‘infiltrator’ rhetoric, Himanta emerges as thorn in JMM’s side

From meeting tragedy-hit families to listening Mann Ki Baat with tribals, BJP leader is criss-crossing state. Assam CM's meetings have increased difficulties for JMM, says Geeta Koda.

Despite rap from high command for IDs diktat, Vikramaditya finds support within Himachal Congress

This has put Congress on a sticky wicket while it’s already facing flak—from outside and within—for Vikramaditya’s remarks amid comparisons drawn to similar orders issued by UP govt.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.