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Op Sindoor ‘ongoing’, killed ‘at least 100’ terrorists—govt at all-party meet chaired by Rajnath Singh

Leaders from across party lines backed the govt at the meet, even as many voiced concern over Pakistan's ceasefire violations and civilian deaths in J&K's Poonch.

Relief for CPI(M) MLA A Raja as SC overturns Kerala HC’s disqualification order

Raja’s nomination was challenged by Congress rival D Kumar, who argued that Raja did not meet eligibility criteria under Section 5 of Representation of the People Act.

‘This wealth is Himachal’s, we deserve rightful share,’ says CM Sukhu amid Punjab-Haryana water row

Himachal has so far remained neutral on the issue. In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also dismissed reports of infighting within state Congress unit.

Why Raj Kumar Pal stepped down as UP chief of Apna Dal (S), a ‘2-personality show’

Raj Kumar Pal, a former MLA from Pratapgarh, is now likely to join SP, it is learnt. Apna Dal (S) leaders allege that he only wanted an election ticket for himself.

DMK’s 4-yr report card: A look at Stalin govt’s major hits & misses as Tamil Nadu polls near

DMK's social welfare schemes are likely to leave a lasting impact on voters & could eat into AIADMK’s vote bank, but Stalin’s 4 years as CM have not been without challenges either.

Operation Sindoor: Congress calls CWC meet, extends ‘full support to our forces’

However, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who was not at the meeting, praised the government too while commending the armed forces for their valour.

Sindoor for Sindoor to Modi the avenger—decisive PM at core of BJP messaging after strikes on Pakistan

Centre has called Operation Sindoor a 'measured' & 'non-escalatory' response, targeting terror camps & not military bases in Pakistan. BJP's social media messaging is tougher.

Karnataka Congress posts message of peace after Operation Sindoor, then deletes it amid backlash

The party was quick to take down the post, but not before it was shared widely on social media. BJP asks why Congress is 'depressed' about Operation Sindoor.

Opposition hails armed forces as India strikes terror assets in Pakistan in Operation Sindoor

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge & Rahul Gandhi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, DMK’s Stalin & others react to the airstrikes carried out by India early Wednesday.

How a temple inauguration has set off an Odisha-Bengal slugfest & a holy power tussle in Puri

BJP govt in Odisha criticised WB for naming Digha shrine as Jagannath Dham. Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple Administration also questioned servitor who participated in Digha consecration.

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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.