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Indira’s 1971 triumph in spotlight as BJP-Congress spar over US ‘mediation’ in India-Pakistan ceasefire

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi & Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Modi urging a special session of Parliament to discuss Op Sindoor & related developments.

Tharoor calls Bhagwat’s embrace of Constitution ‘triumph’, Sibal warns against taking it at face value

At the launch of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's new book, TMC's Mahua Moitra also defended Constitution’s secular roots, while Justice Lokur flagged said Constitution is supreme.

No permanent peace as long as Pakistan uses its territory for terrorism against India, says Owaisi

Ceasefire or no ceasefire, we must pursue Pahalgam terrorists, said AIMIM chief, adding that he wished Modi 'announced ceasefire rather than President of a foreign country'.

Congress questions US role in cessation of India-Pakistan hostilities, recalls Indira’s role in 1971 war

Several Congress leaders drew comparisons to the 1971 war led by Indira Gandhi as prime minister, in which India secured a decisive victory over Pakistan.

As India-Pakistan conflict escalates, Kerala Congress rakes up Rafale controversy in now-deleted X post

The BJP’s Kerala unit hit back, alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi didn't want India to have Rafale Jets.

India-Pakistan tensions trigger BJP-Congress row. UPA accused of ‘passivity’ in dealing with Pakistan

Kerala BJP & Congress also sparred over Rafale jets. State's Congress unit later deleted an X post claiming Rahul Gandhi had opposed mass corruption in the name of Rafale.

Krishna’s warning, Dinkar’s words & Modi in a G-suit—BJP latest message to Pakistan

Early on Wednesday, India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, and tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations have only increased since then.

Why CM Naidu wants Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act amended to insert the word Amaravati

Endorsement comes days after PM Modi re-inaugurated capital project, launching works worth Rs 49,000 cr, including those of Assembly, Secretariat & High Court buildings.

Who is Sunny Joseph & why Congress picked him as K Sudhakaran’s replacement for post of Kerala chief

The appointment comes after week-long suspense over leadership change in the southern state, which led to an open display of contention within the party ranks.

RSS lauds govt & armed forces for Op Sindoor, urges citizens to be wary of ‘anti-national forces’

Statement by Mohan Bhagwat and Dattatreya Hosabale said they agree that military action against terrorists & their infrastructure in Pakistan was necessary for security of the country.

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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.