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Caste census without economic indicators is of little value, says Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Rahul Gandhi's pitch for a nation-wide caste census was always about carrying out an 'x-ray' of the country, rather than simply counting castes, asserts Congress senior leader.

BJP’s Ahirwal faultline in Haryana wide open with Rao Inderjit-CM Saini faceoff in Rewari

Gurugram: Is all not well in BJP's Haryana unit? A public face-off between Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh and Haryana Chief Minister...

Raj Thackeray keeps Uddhav, BJP guessing as MNS embarks on shakha-level clean-up ahead of BMC polls

As talk of alliances with both Shiv Sena (UBT) and Mahayuti swirl, the MNS chief is focusing on internal clean-up while Uddhav Thackeray has sharpened his campaign on Marathi identity.

Amid Rahul’s ‘match fixing’ charge, ECI to set up webcasting in 100% polling stations

The Election Commission of India plans to set up webcasting monitoring control rooms at state, district & constituency levels, the chief electoral officers of states & UTs have been told.

Haryana Agricultural University turns ‘battleground’ as students dig in heels, demand V-C’s ouster

On 10 June, students were injured when officials attempted to disperse sit-in outside V-C’s office. HAU says it has already rolled back controversial new stipend policy.

DMK wants young blood to join Dravidian ranks. It’s counting on role with mouthpiece, fellowship

A student reporters’ programme and a Dravidian fellowship are part of Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plan to build a long-term cadre base, as actor Vijay’s political entry has reshaped youth politics.

Tejashwi flips the script on NDA’s charge of dynasty politics, advises Nitish to ‘form damad aayog’

Appointments to SC commission, women's panel & apex court raise eyebrows, but JD(U) says appointees have been active in politics & Lalu family 'dynasty politics' is different.

Pension, wildlife & secularism in focus as Nilambur bypoll turns prestige battle for UDF, LDF & Anvar

Anvar a wildcard as welfare, wildlife and secularism dominate debate ahead of the high-stakes 19 June poll between the ruling LDF and opposition UDF.

Congress accuses Israel of attacking Iran’s ‘sovereignty’, says it ‘only deepens instability’

The party expressed its stance a day after the BJP-led Union govt distanced itself from an SCO statement that sharply criticised Israeli actions against Iran.

Like father, like son: After cricket, Azhar’s son enters politics, named Telangana Congress general secy

Mohammad Asaduddin’s appointment comes after Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath died of a heart attack, sparking speculation he may contest bypoll for Congress.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

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.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.