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How Haryana BJP is crafting a meticulous campaign to woo Bihar-origin voters ahead of polls

It includes compiling data on Bihari migrants, facilitating their travel home during polls, holding events such as Bihar Divas & building association with Chhath Puja organisers.

‘PM used Pakistani terrorists’ sister to take them on’: MP BJP minister’s remark on Col Qureshi triggers row

Eight-time BJP MLA Vijay Shah has claimed that his remarks were misconstrued. He had made the controversial remarks at govt function in Mhow earlier Tuesday.

How Telugu-speaking states are taking lead in showing gratitude to armed forces for Op Sindoor

Andhra Pradesh has exempted houses of all defence personnel in gram sabha limits from property tax, while Telangana CM pledged month’s salary to National Defence Fund.

Another family feud brews in Sena UBT as ex-corporator Ghosalkar resigns from party posts

Tejasvee Ghosalkar, ex-corporator and widow of slain leader, resigns as Dahisar chief citing “personal reasons” amid outreach from BJP and Shinde Sena.

As Senas squabble over Bal Thackeray, a group of cartoonists is quietly preserving his other legacy

Cartoonists’ Combine, founded by Bal Thackeray in 1983, held annual ‘Cartoon Mahotsav’ in Mumbai last week, putting on display 100 cartoons on burning issues of the day.

In maiden speech as Kerala Congress chief, Sunny Joseph addresses party unit factionalism, urges unity

The new leadership takes charge amid a wave of dissatisfaction from party workers over the removal of Sudhakaran, who himself put up a fight to retain his post.

BJP rushes to blunt Congress’s ‘US interference’ & Indira barbs with Tiranga Yatra on ‘Modi’s revenge’

Congress has already taken off the blocks with Jai Hind Yatras. Earlier, BJP’s Bihar unit Saturday announced a state-wide Tiranga Yatra.

‘Op Sindoor not a success until Pahalgam attackers are caught or killed,’ says Congress

Party reiterates demand for special Parliament session & all-party meet to discuss the situation. Kharge decides to not attend any all-party meet from which PM Modi abstains.

Is a Pawar reunion on the cards? What the two NCPs are thinking

Hopes of the factions joining hands were raised after frequent meetings between Sharad & Ajit Pawar. Rohit Pawar says it’ll be an ‘emotional decision’.

How Modi govt’s Caste census move has opened fault-lines within BJP

A new challenge has arisen for the BJP—its leaders are divided on the need for a caste survey and its implications for OBC empowerment and reservations.

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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.