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Karnataka minister Timmapur in a tight spot for disputing Pahalgam attackers singled out Hindus

Excise minister’s comments have fuelled an already raging controversy over Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's statement that there was no need to go to war with Pakistan.

‘No mercy for evil neighbours’: RSS chief Bhagwat invokes kings’ duty, Gita after Pahalgam carnage

Bhagwat says non-violence is India’s religion but teaching tyrants a lesson is ‘Dharma’; cites Ravan’s death and Arjun’s battle as examples.

From reformist group to voice of Ezhavas, why SNDP Yogam’s stock is high in Kerala politics

As Kerala inches closer to local body polls later this year & assembly polls next year, CPI(M) appears to be cosying up to same SNDP Yogam it once targeted for ‘aligning with BJP’.

With Chamarajanagar Cabinet meet, Siddaramaiah treads where few other Karnataka CMs have dared to go

Many past chief ministers and even civil servants in Karnataka have avoided visiting Chamarajanagar, believing it would bring them bad omen.

Don’t compare Indian Muslims with Pakistani Muslims, says BJP MLA on Pahalgam terror attack

Prayagraj MLA Harshvardhan Bajpai also accused Pakistan of planning Pahalgam attack to finish Kashmir tourism by sowing Hindu-Muslim tension, hailed Kashmiris for helping the victims.

Oppn with Centre, but it shouldn’t have assumed terror eliminated from Kashmir—Pawar on Pahalgam

The NCP-SP veteran said barbaric attack on tourists may hit tourism sector and lead to economic crisis in J&K, and govt should be prepared to address any such situation.

BJP realises its ‘triple-engine sarkar’ dreams as Raja Iqbal Singh becomes Delhi mayor

Raja Iqbal Singh won 133 votes, and his opponent, Congress candidate Mandeep, received eight votes. AAP had stayed out of the election.

Shinde in Navi Mumbai, BJP’s Ganesh Naik in Thane—turf wars in Mahayuti ahead of local body polls

Political analysts view the Mahayuti allies' growing activity in each other’s turfs as preparation for a likely solo contest.

India will not allow single drop of water into Pakistan: Union minister Paatil

New Delhi: The government is working on a strategy to ensure that not a single drop of water flows from India into Pakistan, Jal...

Uddhav Sena draws Mahayuti flak for skipping Pahalgam all-party meet, slams Amit Shah

In Saamana, the party asked what a govt 'that clamps down on Oppn' will achieve with the meeting. MP Arvind Sawant said, he & MP Sanjay Raut were traveling for parliamentary work.

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

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.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.