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‘He always seems drunk, should undergo drug test’ — BJP MP Kangana attacks Rahul over ‘chakravyuh’ remark

The Bollywood actor & Mandi MP also says Rahul Gandhi 'hurts the Constitution'. The Congress MP has accused Modi & BJP of trapping India in 'chakravyuh' of fear, symbolised by Lotus.

Why Tamil Nadu’s latest spate of political murders isn’t very political

From Congress's Immanuel Sekaran in 1957 to Bahujan Samaj Party's K. Armstrong this year, Tamil Nadu politics has a bloody history. But the motives have changed.

‘Nehru, Indira were against reservation’ – Sitharaman takes on Rahul to counter ‘halwa’ controversy

New Delhi: Under attack from the Opposition for what it called the ‘Kursi Bachao Budget’ for favouring only Bihar and Andhra Pradesh in the...

Trouble in Karnataka BJP as leaders accuse state chief Vijayendra of protesting ‘on Shivakumar’s orders’

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal — a vocal critic of Vijayendra & his father Yediyurappa — alleges that protests are intended to force Siddaramaiah to step down so Shivakumar can replace him.

‘Arjuna saw the fish’s eye’ – Rahul says will get census done after Anurag Thakur’s caste barb

In LS, Anurag Thakur says, 'One whose caste is not known is talking about caste census'. Rahul Gandhi says he was 'insulted', Thakur defends himself by saying he didn't name anyone.

Congress to choose new Bengal chief after Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury resigns over LS debacle

Kolkata: The Congress West Bengal unit was caught by surprise after All India Congress Committee (AICC) state in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir referred to Adhir...

‘Understand your sarcasm’ — VP Dhankhar & Kharge’s spat in Rajya Sabha over Kerala landslides

Kharge urged the Chairman to allow a Kerala MP to speak instead of giving details about the situation himself. Dhankhar responded by cautioning the Leader of Opposition to behave responsibly.

‘Coaching centre to gas chamber’ — Houses erupt in blame game over deaths of 3 UPSC aspirants

Rajya Sabha chair Dhankhar allows discussion under Rule 176; Oppn points out Centre avoided discussions on the NEET paper leak. In Lok Sabha, the AAP govt comes under heavy attack.

Middle class ‘stabbed’ in chakravyuh budget, Oppn is Shivji ki baraat, says Rahul in Lok Sabha

Leader of Opposition fends off hostile interjections during his entire speech, which was a mash-up of his usual themes.

Caste balance, non-controversial, seniority, acceptability — why SP made Mata Prasad Pandey UP LoP

This, party insiders say, was done to reach out to upper castes. Going with balancing act, SP also elevated two Muslims & one Dalit ahead of five-day Monsoon session of UP assembly.

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.