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From ‘destroyer of GC Hindus’ to ‘Maulana Modi’ jibes, BJP’s new opposition is arising from within

New Delhi: A day after the Pahalgam attack, the X account of Chhattisgarh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party posted: “Dharma poocha, jaati nahi…Yaad rakhenge...

2 years of Manipur conflict—Congress demands fresh elections, says President’s Rule no solution

Manipur unit chief says both BJP governments—in state & at Centre—have failed to resolve the crisis. Earlier, party president Kharge slammed PM Modi for not visiting Manipur.

At CWC, Rahul says caste count 1st step towards social justice, but timing of govt announcement suspect

CWC also adopted resolution on the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack, emphasising the need to 'teach Pakistan a lesson' and curb terrorism decisively.

Kerala’s Vizhinjam port inauguration brings CPI(M), BJP and Adani together; Congress out

Though absent, Leader of Opposition Satheesan shared a video of late chief minister Oommen Chandy’s speech about the port in the Kerala Assembly from 2015 on social media.

India a sufferer, don’t sermonise us, VHP chief tells nations urging restraint after Pahalgam attack

In interview with ThePrint, VHP chief Alok Kumar says ‘Pakistan should be ready to face consequences for its misdeeds’; adds India will retaliate in full measure at the right time.

‘Christian CM’ taunt not forgotten, YSRCP goes full tilt to attack Naidu after temple wall collapse

Five years ago, the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led administration was under massive pressure over spate of incidents at Hindu temples. The tables have now turned on Chandrababu, his deputy.

Mahayuti minister Lodha promotes private jobs portal. Except, it’s exclusively for Hindus

The platform, called ‘Call Hindu,’ has been developed by BJYM ex-functionary Vishal Durafe who says the idea is to reduce gap between Hindu consumers and service providers.

What’s behind Modi govt’s U-turn on caste census & how it targets Oppn ahead of crucial Bihar polls

The Centre has announced that caste enumeration will be part of the upcoming census, a move seen as an attack on the opposition's key electoral plank of social justice.

Saini unfazed as rivals, farm leaders slam Haryana govt for making DSP apologise to BJP functionary

Row erupts over video of DSP Jitendra Rana apologising to BJP leader Manish Singla for stopping him from entering VVIP enclosure at CM Saini's rally. Singla is the son of Odisha ex-governor.

TN seeing another political ‘son rise’. How DMDK’s pinning revival hopes on founder Vijayakanth’s son

V Vijaya Prabhakaran has been appointed secretary of DMDK’s youth wing ahead of the 2026 assembly election, as he sets out to carry forward the legacy of his father, Vijayakanth.

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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.