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‘Wake up to new reality’: Congress slams Modi govt after Rahul made to sit in ‘5th row’ at I-Day ceremony

Citing protocol, Congress leaders reacted angrily to 'arrogance' of relegating the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition to back rows at Red Fort where the PM addresses the nation.

‘Not keen in contesting elections’: Ajit Pawar says NCP to decide if his son will contest from Baramati

If the parliamentary board and ‘people’ felt that Jay should be fielded, the NCP was ready to field him, Ajit Pawar said.

How Manipur strife cost BJP & allies dearly in Christian-majority northeastern states

Political leaders, observers in region say that nowhere did the Church determine the outcome of the result more than it did in Nagaland.

11 IAS & 23 IPS officers in Andhra Pradesh, ‘close’ to ex-CM Jagan Reddy, await postings in Naidu govt

Many of those kept waiting are seen as having enjoyed patronage of former YSRCP govt. Analysts, however, point out this is counter-productive to CM Naidu's own vision of 'rebuilding' state.

Old rivalry to the fore as Rahul attacks INDIA ally Mamata over Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder

Bitter rivals in Bengal, the Congress and Trinamool have often targeted each other, even while in an alliance at the national level.

Meet the BJP: Modi pitches party to the world as foreign leaders come visiting

BJP chief Nadda will likely meet with Malaysian PM when he visits India next week. Initiative to build ties with parties abroad began 2 years ago at Modi's behest, it is learnt.

From credit wars with Shinde to hinting at CM ambitions, what’s behind Ajit Pawar’s muscle flexing

Ahead of polls, both leaders from Maharashtra are striving to solidify their respective images as benefactor of masses. For NCP leader, upcoming electoral test is make-or-break situation.

Ram Rahim out of jail again, just before Haryana polls. Rape convict’s 235 days of freedom & counting

Out for 21 days, Ram Rahim will remain at Dera ashram in Barnwara village in UP’s Baghpat for entire duration of furlough. This is 6th time he has been granted parole/furlough since 2017.

Knives out for Yediyurappa & son, rebel group shakes up Karnataka BJP while top brass stays mum

At least 5 senior BJP legislators met at a resort in Belagavi Sunday. The rebels are now planning their own march to highlight alleged corruption in Valmiki development corporation.

Wife in Oppn’s crosshairs, CM Himanta declares ‘all she owns will go to people of Assam’

Congress has alleged wide-scale corruption by Assam CM and promised that if the party comes to power, it will launch a probe into alleged corruption and malpractices during BJP rule.

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

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.

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.