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Unveiling: The Aishwarya Rai of politics

The RJD is yet to make an announcement but the photo of Tej Pratap Yadav’s wife on posters has triggered rumours.    

PM Modi set to launch BJP’s Rajasthan campaign with a toast to welfare beneficiaries

At least two-three lakh beneficiaries of government schemes are expected to turn up for the rally at Jaipur tomorrow. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Kumaraswamy uses budget to get his numbers right with Congress & Siddaramaiah

Promising to continue Congress’s schemes, Kumaraswamy seems to be bending over backwards to keep predecessors happy. Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy appears to be...

Despite win in Supreme Court, AAP government may go back to court to transfer officers

After the services department refuses to follow Manish Sisodia's instructions, Kejriwal govt looks at legal options. New Delhi: Just a day after its victory against...

Modi govt’s ‘aggressive’ posture responsible for India-Pak stalemate, says Imran Khan

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief also said former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif tried his best to mend relations with India.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi holds ‘janta darbar’ in Amethi

Congress MP Sanjay Singh, his wife Ameeta Singh discussed issues related to the party and the people with Gandhi. 

After Amit Shah rap, CM Khattar starts ‘chai pe charcha’ to stem infighting in Haryana BJP

Last month, BJP chief Amit Shah had pulled up the state leadership for not carrying out the organisational tasks handed to them.

After warning WhatsApp, Modi govt asks states to be alert & prevent lynchings

Fake news propagated through social media has taken a bloody turn in India, with one such rumour leading to at least 29 deaths. New Delhi:...

The burden of ‘self-styled Congressmen’ Poonawallas on the party

No strangers to controversy, Shehzad and Tehseen Poonawalla might be more trouble for Congress than they bargained for.

Even without grand alliance, BJP could face trouble next year, shows 2014 poll data

Analysis shows BJP would have lost 64 Lok Sabha seats in 2014 if Congress, SP, BSP, RLD, JMM, JVM, and JD(S) had fought together.

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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.