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Saini govt explores legal options to break appointments stalemate as Congress kicks can on LoP pick

Absence of Leader of Opposition in Haryana has stalled critical appointments, including those of information commissioners as backlog of pending RTI cases swells.

Photo ops to ‘personal’ outreach, Mahayuti’s top 3 in credit war over Pahalgam rescue op

As Maharashtra flies back stranded tourists from J&K, Fadnavis, Shinde & Pawar share spotlight—and selfies—amid a charged contest for visibility and public gratitude.

We’ll pursue them to the ends of the Earth—in Modi’s warning to Pahalgam terrorists, a global message

Addressing a rally in Madhubani, Bihar, the PM in a rare move, issued a message in English, saying India will identify, trace, and punish every terrorist and each of their backers.

Congress’s CWC attacks BJP for ‘exploiting’ Pahalgam terror attack, says Hindus deliberately targeted

After calling for shunning partisan politics and emphasising projecting a collective resolve to combat terror, Congress shifted its stance & used the CWC resolution to hit out at BJP.

Why Mumbai’s Jain community is up in arms against BMC while Opposition makes hay

A BMC temple demolition drive has sparked off a four-day protest by Mumbai's Jains, Oppn demanding answers from ruling Mahayuti.

Pony wallah died trying to wrest rifle, Kashmiris carried injured on backs but they’re ignored—Mehbooba

PDP leader and ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti says security isn’t UT’s job, slams media’s TRP drive, defends top court & hails locals who rushed the injured to hospitals & donated blood after Pahalgam attack.

Local intel lapse obvious, Pahalgam attack shows state & non-state actors still lurk—Chidambaram

In an interview with ThePrint, Congress leader calls for restoration of full statehood to J&K, warns of gaps ahead of Amarnath Yatra.

Pakistan media on Pahalgam: ‘India claim false, Islamabad only backs Kashmir self-determination struggle’

Condemning the attack, Pakistan’s media has accused the Indian government of using it to divert attention from its failures, alleging the Modi govt is turning it into a 'communal drama'.

As Robert Vadra says Pahalgam terrorists ‘sent message to PM’, BJP’s Nishikant takes aim at Gandhis

Vadra said the attack was a sign that Muslims were feeling 'weakened' in India. Though he said he was not speaking for the party, BJP accused Congress of being anti-India, anti-Hindu

Kharge says Pahalgam ‘direct attack’ on the Indian state, urges govt to convene all-party meeting

Emphasis on need to adopt non-partisan approach reflects Congress's cautious stance on the issue, particularly after being put on the backfoot after Pulwama and Balakot in 2019.

On Camera

Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.