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The mob that attacked me has a very distinct face — it’s a BJP-RSS face: Swami Agnivesh

Social activist, attacked twice in 2 months, says RSS using proxies to target him; is ‘disheartened’ none of BJP condemned the attacks.

Citing ISIS, Rahul says exclusion of people from development process leads to insurgency

He also linked the incidents of lynching in India to joblessness and lack of opportunities for the poor.

By disapproving of his Pakistan visit, Amarinder has thrown Sidhu to the wolves

The Punjab chief minister’s reaction will ensure that when the assembly meets Friday, the opposition will attack the minister, not him.

Rahul Gandhi blames demonetisation and GST for lynchings

In a speech in Germany, the Congress president alleged PM Modi wasn't doing enough to 'fix' the problem of joblessness.

Lok Sabha nomination not a factor, says Ashish Khetan as he quits AAP

The former journalist is the second key member to leave the Arvind Kejriwal-led party in just over a week.

Dalits renew calls for Bharat Bandh, allege ‘govt proxies’ are trying to dilute law again

Two lawyers have moved the top court challenging the latest amendment to the SC/ST Act, but Dalit groups say it could be part of a ‘double game’ by the govt.

Three reasons why it will be tough for even Ahmed Patel to raise money for Congress

Patel, known to be resilient and a leader with friendships across the board, will have to fight Congress’ image problems.

Gurudas Kamat, the five-time Congress MP who was too impulsive for his own good

Kamat, who died Wednesday after a heart attack in New Delhi, climbed the ranks within the party to remain an asset for Mumbai Congress for more than 30 years.

China welcomes positive remarks from Modi & Imran on improving bilateral ties

India, though, has been maintaining that it is willing to hold bilateral talks with Pakistan without the intervention of any other nation, including China.

After Ashutosh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan ‘withdraws from party activities’

The former journalist said he wants to focus on his legal practice, but dismissed talk of his imminent resignation as speculation.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.