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Modi’s emphasis on his Gujarati identity could spell doom for India’s unity

Hyper-nationalism and aggressive identity politics, such as ‘Gujarati Asmita’, can disintegrate the nation and the idea of India itself.

Congress knows BJP’S weaknesses in Gujarat, but isn’t able to exploit them

While Rahul Gandhi has punctured holes in the BJP’s development narrative, the Congress doesn’t seem to have a fresh, promising narrative to sell.

Congress asks govt to explain how NDA’s Rafale deal is better than UPA’s

Congress also brings up ThePrint story on how Eurofighter was offering India a better deal, asks Modi govt to explain why the deal was rejected.

BJP’s victory march continues in UP, wins 14 out of 16 mayor posts in civic polls

The victory comes at a time when the BJP is aiming to win all the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2019 general election.

AAP rediscovers its mojo in Punjab assembly session

AAP raised allegations of judicial corruption during House session; it survived heavily stacked odds against it, turning the tables on a smug Congress.

BJP claims Rahul signed Somnath visitors’ book for non-Hindus, fabricated says Congress

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi’s visits to multiple temples in Gujarat a sham, Congress insists its vice-president is a sacred thread-wearing Hindu.

Gujarat opposition has many cards, but BJP has the trump card — Modi

GST, note ban may have affected the traders, but Gujarati’s still prefer PM Modi; Congress-Hardik Patel pact may be a cause of concern for BJP.

In Gujarat’s hashtag & slogan war, these are the biggest weapons deployed by BJP & Congress

The Congress and BJP have been going all out to ensure they win the war of hashtags and slogans ahead of the Gujarat elections....

Mamata, Mayawati stand to lose most from holding state and national polls at same time

Some lucky state assemblies would get an extension by a few months while some unlucky ones will get their terms cut short.

Gujarat’s ‘Statue of Unity’ district divided over how much they benefit from Sardar Sarovar Dam

Some voters claim 182-m tall Sardar Patel statue and the dam will boost tourism and help create jobs.

On Camera

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?