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Why legacy of Purvanchal’s don-neta Hari Shankar Tiwari is at centre of SP’s Brahmin outreach

Akhilesh Yadav is trying to capitalise on perceived anger within a section of Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh over demolition drive by Yogi govt in Hari Shankar Tiwari's village.

Uddhav Thackeray kickstarts 3-day trip to Delhi, keeps clear of staking claim to CM’s chair

Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray told the media Wednesday that the MVA will discuss who will be its CM face but those in ruling Mahayuti are not deserving of top job.

BJP MP Jangra of nurses row once called ‘torn jeans Europe’s garbage, agitating farmers lazy’

Nurses’ outfits have taken exception to BJP MP Ram Chander Jangra’s ‘misogynist sense of humour’ in Parliament, formal complaint lodged with Haryana State Commission for Women.

Why is NSCN-IM upping the ante on Manipur, 2015 Framework Agreement on Naga political solution

Talks stall amid NSCN-IM's demand for separate flag, constitution. Analysts say, by projecting a hardline front, NSCN-IM is trying to retain its influence among the Nagas.

Oppn cries foul over Phogat losing out on Olympics medal, demands probe into possible ‘sabotage’

Earlier in day, MPs of INDIA bloc walked out from both the Houses of Parliament expressing displeasure over sports minister's statement and Centre's refusal to clarify their doubts.

BJP cites turmoil in Bangladesh to stir political discourse in Assam, Bengal

Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern about the ‘future of Assam in 2041’. West Bengal BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said ‘what happened in Bangladesh can happen in Bengal’.

As Vinesh Phogat makes history, Kangana makes it about Modi. ‘Given opportunity despite protesting’

Phogat, 1st Indian woman to reach finals of 50 kg freestyle tournament at Paris Olympics, was reminded of how she had allegedly said 'Modi teri kabar khudegi' during wrestlers' protests.

Modi should intervene in Bangladesh like Indira Gandhi in 1971 and save Hindus — BJP MP

Sometimes, to save dharma, Kurukshetra becomes essential, says Jagannath Sarkar, the BJP MP from West Bengal's Ranaghat.

Criticising Supriya Sule, woman leader who once ‘rescued’ MLAs from hotel quits NCP (SP) for Congress

Haryana leader Sonia Doohan, formerly NCP (SP)'s national youth wing president, says she decided to quit party in May over differences with working president Supriya Sule.

Listing Lalu, Tejashwi as accused, ED files concluding chargesheet in land-for-jobs case

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Tuesday filed its concluding chargesheet in the land-for-jobs scam case allegedly involving Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and...

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Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

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.