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Behind complaint against Robert Vadra is a land dealer ‘close to the BJP’

Haryana minister Rao Narbir Singh, who is said to be close to Surinder Sharma, tells ThePrint he 'helped the BJP' in the 2014 state elections.

Akali Dal’s gamble could end up pushing away its core Sikh vote base

The party refused to take part in a special assembly session on the 2015 desecration issue, allowing its opponents a free run. 

Mohanlal, politician par excellence on screen, could be BJP’s poster boy in Kerala

The actor’s meeting with PM Modi Monday has strengthened speculation that he may take the political plunge in the state.   

Modi govt keeps solicitor-general post vacant amid resignations, jockeying & speculation

Post not filled since October last year after Ranjit Kumar resigned in October  last year citing 'personal reasons'.

Pakistan still not doing enough to fight terror, top US official says before meeting Imran

Secretary of State Pompeo says Islamabad needs to do more before Washington can consider resuming security assistance.

Competitive cow politics in Madhya Pradesh as Congress looks to dethrone BJP

Congress announces it will set up gaushalas in every district if voted to power in the year-end elections.

Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘use and throw’ policy could end up hurting him the most

Several talented leaders have been left by the wayside, say party insiders, a fact that will hit AAP hard in election year.

Chidambaram blames rise in petrol, diesel prices on excessive taxes by the central govt

The former finance minister demanded that petrol and diesel be brought under the Goods and Services Tax immediately.

The political reason behind Modi & BJP ministers praising India’s Asian Games winners

BJP hopes the Twitter applause and ad campaign will help it court India's young voters ahead of DUSU polls and 2019 elections.

In election year, Modi and Shah have a new headache — the angry upper caste voter

At high-profile meeting, Modi and Shah urge all BJP chief ministers to address ‘upper caste unhappiness’ on a priority basis. 

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.

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.