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Those in constitutional posts shouldn’t act as party spokespersons—Sibal on Dhankhar’s barb at judges

He was referring to V-P's remark that judges were acting like 'super Parliament'. Sibal added it is because executive is fallible that Constitution gives court right to interfere.

Amid ‘Hindi imposition’ cry against Fadnavis govt, why Raj Thackeray’s voice is the loudest

Row erupted after Mahayuti govt Wednesday announced that Hindi would be a compulsory third language for students from Classes 1 to 5 under National Education Policy, 2020

How AIADMK plans to convince its workers & voters to bet on alliance with BJP

BJP, AIADMK have revived alliance ahead of TN polls. Ground realities have forced rethink on strategy for how EPS-led party can convince voters to look beyond opposition to BJP's policies.

Why Pinarayi’s defending Vellappally Natesan, who he once slammed for ‘surpassing all communal lunatics’

Kerala, the only state where CPI(M) is in power, will go to polls next year. In last year's Lok Sabha elections, the party faced a big setback as it lost 19 of 20 seats it contested.

BJP to highlight waqf law ‘benefits’ in Christian-dominated districts of Kerala, 13 other states

Kerala, where BJP has been seeking to expand its footprint, will be in focus during 'Waqf Sudhar Janjagran Abhiyan'. Assembly polls are due in the state in March-April 2026.

‘Backdated land deal’ was impetus for ED summons to Robert Vadra

ED claims that a commercial license for the 3.5 acre land parcel—initially denied—was granted after Vadra's firm applied for it. He was summoned for the 3rd straight day Thursday.

Telangana’s top IAS officer under fire for reposting ‘Ghibli-style’ image in Kancha Gachibowli land row

Smita Sabharwal has been served notices over an AI-generated image viewed as critical of removal of green cover on the disputed land by Revanth Reddy govt, which has now been halted by SC.

National Herald case: Congress’s ‘selective justice’ rebuttal to ED charge sheet against Sonia, Rahul

We'd be foolish to establish Young India if we wanted to commit money laundering, says Abhishek Manu Singhvi, adds that 'there was no transfer of ownership of properties to Young India'.

No coalition govt, alliance only for 2026 polls—EPS contradicts Amit Shah on AIADMK-BJP tie-up

Amit Shah last week said BJP and AIADMK would together form govt and would fight the 2026 polls under the leadership of EPS, who was seated next to the home minister at the time.

Vokkaligas, Lingayats threaten agitation as 2015 Karnataka ‘caste census’ dents their dominant status

The 'leaked' survey findings are set to be discussed at a cabinet meeting Thursday, amid opposition and calls to junk the report.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.