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Even America can’t control Trump—Rathore retorts as he defends diplomatic response to US deportations

Rajasthan minister's remarks come amid outrage over an Indian youth being pinned down and handcuffed at Newark airport, which follows spate of deportations of Indian nationals from US.

After Bakrid ‘donation’ to Muslim family backfires, Tripura BJP faces Hindutva outrage & Oppn attacks

BJP came under attack from VHP for allegedly facilitating a cow for slaughter, while Oppn has demanded arrest of VHP followers who ransacked Muslim family’s house on Bakrid.

How Nilambur bypoll in Kerala has turned into a secularism showdown between LDF & UDF

The ruling LDF and Oppn UDF have accused each other of embracing 'communal forces’, building on tensions simmering since the general elections, where Left Front lost ground.

How redoing Karnataka ‘caste census’ weakens CM Siddaramaiah without strengthening Shivakumar

The 2015 Karnataka survey report was placed before the state cabinet this April but its findings have not yet been made public.

Rakhi gift before polls, now strain on coffers, how Mahayuti’s Ladki Bahin scheme has undergone a squeeze

The scheme, brought in as 'Raksha Bandhan gift', brought relief to many low-income women, but stricter post-poll checks have deemed many women ineligible, triggering political backlash.

Another round of Centre-south clash as Union minister says Keeladi report ‘needs scientific validation’

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says report submitted to ASI by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna—who found an ancient civilisation in Keeladi—not technically supported yet.

With talks of leadership change & mega membership drives, both NCPs kick off local polls campaign

Both NCP factions held their functions in Pune—an NCP stronghold. Sharad & Ajit Pawar said any decisions on alliances in different places would be made after consulting local leaders.

Hindutva grouse returns to haunt an MF Husain auction in Mumbai. Latest row & past controversies

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has submitted a memorandum to Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis and CP Deven Bharti, warning of a public agitation if they refused to meet its demand.

How politics spilled over into business as Kitex vs LDF govt in Kerala enters 2nd round

Sabu Jacob lays out Kitex Garments' plans for Telangana day after Kerala minister said those making insinuations about ease of doing business in the state will have to answer to the youth.

Journalist’s arrest over derogatory term on TV show sparks a Jagan vs Chandrababu slugfest

Andhra Pradesh CM slams his predecessor for 'not taking responsibility', Jagan says arrest is 'vendetta'.

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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.