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Rahul Gandhi makes rare call to Amit Shah after Pahalgam terror attack to extend ‘fullest support’

Congress President Kharge, too, called the Union Home Minister for an update. The 2 leaders also spoke to J&K CM Omar Abdullah.

Oppn unites in bashing BJP over ‘insensitive’ Ghibli-style post on grieving newly-wed woman in Pahalgam

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate accuses BJP of 'aapda main avsar'. SP chief Akhilesh says this proves BJP leaders have 0 sympathy for families of those who perished in attack.

Post Pahalgam, BJP’s Nishikant Dubey says scrap Articles dealing with freedom to manage religious affairs

In a post on X, Dubey targeted 'secular leaders' & called for an end to Articles 26 to 29 of the Constitution. This follows a recent row over his remarks against the SC.

‘Terror has a religion,’ says VHP, questions Muslim leaders’ ‘silence’ on Pahalgam attack

In a statement, VHP leader Surendra Jain described Tuesday’s terror attack as ‘Pakistan’s declaration of open war against Bharat’.

Why Nitish Kumar has reason to worry about Chirag Paswan’s claim to share of power in Bihar

It was LJP (RV) that had pushed JD(U) to 3rd position in Bihar as its tally came down from 71 in 2015 to 43 in 2020. But, Chirag, too, has not got the numbers to claim CM's chair.

World order is undergoing transformation, it’s looking at India for a ‘third way’—Mohan Bhagwat

Inaugurating the new ABVP headquarters in Delhi, the RSS Sarsanghchalak said that unity and knowledge must be accompanied by modesty. We need ‘Ekta’ & ‘ekatma’, he asserted.

Uttarakhand madrasas to follow state curriculum. Students to also learn about Ram, Krishna & Buddha

Uttarakhand Waqf Board to modernise 117 madrasas under state curriculum. Non-compliance to invite action, 50 new Dr Kalam model institutions also proposed across state.

‘Hollow claims of normalcy’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre as terrorists kill at least 26 in Pahalgam

Rahul Gandhi criticises Centre’s response to Pahalgam attack, calling for accountability & concrete actions to prevent future violence.

JD(U) suffers setback in Seemanchal as Mujahid Alam quits over endorsement of waqf act amendments

The waqf bill's passage has triggered a rebellion within the JD(U), starting with the resignation of leader Mohammad Kasim Ansari.

Despite Nadda’s directive, BJP leaders rally behind Nishikant Dubey, question SC’s ‘overreach’

Many BJP leaders are also questioning Congress’s moral standing to attack Dubey. They argue Congress leaders themselves have a history of undermining the judiciary.

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.