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Rahul Gandhi says delimitation aimed at weakening southern & smaller states

Intensifying his campaign in Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi also alleged that BJP & RSS are targeting the state's identity, wanting to control it form Delhi.

Priyanka hails ‘win for democracy’, calls 131st (Amendment) Bill ‘BJP conspiracy to stay in power’

The Congress MP addressed a press conference Saturday after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, was defeated in the Lok Sabha Friday by 298 votes against 230.

‘Big blow to the country’: Kiren Rijiju slams Oppn over Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

The Parliamentary Affairs minister said that the inability to pass the bill has delayed a crucial reform aimed at ensuring equitable representation.

Telangana BJP chief placed under house arrest before planned protest outside CM Reddy’s residence

BJP was reportedly planning to stage a protest outside CM Revanth Reddy’s residence against Congress’ opposition  to The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.

In TN’s Perambur & Trichy East, Vijay’s dual seat gamble hinges on a knock-on-every-door campaign

The stakes are high, but Vijay remains largely absent from street campaigning, while party volunteers campaign on the ground to convert his appeal into votes in the assembly poll.

From rebel to star campaigner: How Shashi Tharoor found his way back in Congress

After months of mixed signals, public divergence & praising opponents, Tharoor has realigned with Congress leadership—attacking Centre in Parliament & campaigning for UDF in Kerala.

A Modi govt constitutional amendment Bill falls for the 1st time in 12 yrs. How it happened

While 298 votes were received in its favour, 230 votes went against the proposed amendments, thereby falling short of two-thirds majority needed to clear the House.

Why is Modi govt pushing hard for delimitation? Rahul says answer lies in ‘number 16’

Alleging that the Bills are a ‘panic reaction’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the government is trying to take power away from ‘his OBC brothers and sisters’.

Tharoor slams Modi govt over delimitation in LS— ‘we risk creating a tyranny of demographic majority’

A handful of large poor states can theoretically determine the fate of the entire country, leaving others 'feeling like bystanders in their own country,' the Congress MP says.

Annamalai attacks DMK, evokes delimitation Bill at Madurai rally for AIADMK candidate

Speaking at a rally in Madurai, the BJP leader said South India’s Lok Sabha share would remain 21.9% after the Bill, adding no state would be ‘reduced or disadvantaged’.

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India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

The rebirth of YES BANK, a financial thriller: How captains of industry brought it back from the brink

In March 2020, Prashant Kumar took over as CEO & MD overseeing YES Bank reconstruction. He was ably supported by veteran banker Sunil Mehta, CA Atul Bheda & consultant Mahesh Krishnamurti.

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.