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In Madhya Pradesh, no more era of the ‘Mama’. Mohan Yadav is ‘bhaiya’ with iron hand in velvet glove

While Yadav is following in Chouhan’s footsteps by being more accessible, he is also carving out his own identity by taking a more strident Hindutva stand.

‘B team’ of RJD or BJP? Why Prashant Kishor & his yet-to-launch party are under attack from all sides

Kishor is set to launch his party on Gandhi Jayanti. As he eyes opposition space, BJP & RJD are keeping a close watch on former poll strategist ahead of next year’s polls.

‘How to get Muslims to become BJP members after Waqf Bill?’ Minority Morcha complains to Kiren Rijiju

At a meeting attended by Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju, Minority Morcha leaders raised concerns about the bill, noting it could lead to tough questions during BJP's membership drive.

Wrestling to political ring? Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul, likely to contest Haryana polls

Phogat has been offered choice of 3 seats, while Punia has 2 options to choose from, it is learnt. Hooda batted for tickets for the wrestlers at Congress’s Central Election Committee meet.

14 yrs in making, 4-lane Mumbai-Goa highway re-emerges as political flashpoint before Maharashtra polls

Delayed by 8 yrs due to issues with land, clearances & contractors, the Mumbai-Goa highway expansion project has exposed cracks in the ruling Mahayuti ahead of the Ganpati festival.

‘Thalapathy’ Vijay is busy reading Ambedkar as his party plans to lean Left of Centre. Right’s a no go

The Tamil film star is set to declare his party’s ideology & vision to the public at a conference later this month, likely to be guided by Ambedkar, Periyar & Kamarajar’s works.

‘CEO’ CM Naidu wades in knee-deep water in flood-hit Vijayawada, offers residents food & assurances

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu has camped outside the district administrative building to closely monitor the crisis in a repeat of his caravan stay outside Vizag collectorate after Hudhud.

Why Rahul Gandhi has floated the idea of a Congress-AAP alliance in poll-bound Haryana

AAP has pockets of influence in Haryana's urban areas, which are traditional BJP strongholds. However, alliance road may not be smooth with leaders from both parties opposing the idea.

‘Ensure alliance votes are undivided’: Rahul Gandhi on contesting as INDIA bloc in Haryana polls

In CEC meeting, Congress discussed candidatures of all 90 seats of Haryana and finalised names on 49 seats, however, they are yet to finalise names for remaining 41 seats.

Why BJP is downplaying Jharkhand ex-CM Madhu Koda’s induction despite his tribal outreach value

Former CM Madhu Koda, convicted in mining scam, was once termed a symbol of corruption by BJP. He is now said to have joined the party ‘in February itself’.

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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.