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BJP-Jat ties fraying at both ends. Dwindling electoral support, just 2 junior ministers in Modi 3.0

Jats rallied around BJP after Vajpayee govt included them in OBC list. Twenty-five years later, community’s voting trend in 2024 shows declining trust between Jats and BJP.

On hunger strike, activist Laxman Hake demands assurance Maratha quota won’t affect OBCs

He along with Navnath Waghmare is on day 8 of counter protest against reservation to Marathas under OBC quota. Earlier, Maratha leader Jarange Patil agitated for quota demand.

President Murmu appoints 7-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha

Newly elected members of 18th Lok Sabha will take oath before pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, the BJP MP from Cuttack.

Modi ‘psychologically broken’, busy with saving govt rather than NTA tests, says Rahul Gandhi

Testing agency under education ministry has been under fire for paper leaks in the medical entrance exam and also for cancelling the UGC-NET test Wednesday.

Thackeray, Shinde both claim Hindutva high ground at Sena foundation day rallies ahead of state polls

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Modi directly, says NDA would soon be replaced by INDIA, while CM Eknath Shinde says Thackeray faction’s euphoria over LS polls victory will be ‘short-lived’.

BJP reviews Rajasthan poll debacle, cites over-reliance on Brand Modi, ‘400-paar’ slogan, farmers’ stir

Impact of wrestlers' protests, induction of defectors from Congress & caste equations within state BJP unit also identified as reasons for party's loss in 11 seats, it is learnt.

Former CM Naveen Patnaik to be Leader of Opposition in Odisha assembly

At the BJD's legislature party meeting, senior MLA Prasanna Acharya was named Patnaik's deputy, and Pramila Mallik as chief whip of the opposition.

‘Would gladly resign if it stops conflict, but there are reasons I must stay’ — Manipur CM Biren Singh

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Singh said general public, his followers have shown faith in his leadership & that he intends to resolve the crisis 'with all available resources'.

Kiran Choudhry, daughter Shruti of Bansi Lal clan join BJP ahead of Haryana polls

Former Haryana CM Bansi Lal’s daughter-in-law Kiran Choudhry was upset since Congress denied daughter Shruti ticket to contest Lok Sabha polls from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh, it is learnt.

TDP, which had opposed EVMs after 2019 defeat, hits out at Jagan for backing Oppn’s paper ballot push

YSRCP chief called for EVMs to be replaced with ballot papers, joining a number of Oppn leaders raising concerns about their efficacy after a post by Elon Musk on X sparked a debate.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.