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Centre-Delhi ties set for repair, as BJP govt to drop all AAP era cases against L-G & Union govt

Legal tussle began early into the AAP’s first term in national capital. There are at least half a dozen litigations against Centre & Lieutenant Governor pending in apex court.

Amid NEP row, Stalin hits back at ‘arrogant’ Union minister Pradhan over his Lok Sabha remarks

Pradhan had alleged that DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt initially agreed to implement the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in the state but later went back on its promise.

Behind Naidu-Daggubati hug, a 3-decade political saga shaped by power struggles, NTR family history

Married to TDP founder NT Rama Rao's daughters, N. Chandrababu Naidu & Daggubati Venkateswara Rao remained political rivals through the 1980s and ’90s.

As Majithia rebels by slamming SGPC over Jathedars’ removal, simmering fault lines emerge within SAD

Reacting to Majithia’s remarks, the party’s parliamentary board met in Chandigarh Sunday and warned "indisciplined" party leaders of "strict action".

At Indian School of Democracy event, women politicians demand real representation, not just numbers

On International Women’s Day, women leaders came together at an event, 'Aagaaz-e-Shakti: Celebrating Women in Politics', to discuss challenges & aspirations of women in Indian politics.

After investment summit, a ‘New Kerala’ plan. CPI(M)-led LDF eyes a hat-trick in the state

A blueprint for new Kerala was presented on Day 1 of CPI(M)'s state conference. LDF won a historical 2nd term in 2021 & is now formulating strategies to counter anti-incumbency in Kerala.

How Congress is charting Kanhaiya’s path back to political fray in poll-bound Bihar

Kanhaiya Kumar contested the 2024 Lok Sabha poll from Delhi, but is now planning to be active in Bihar. He is likely to contest the polls but the seat is yet to be finalised.

Why is toddy politics fermenting churn in ‘dry’ state Bihar? Answer lies in UP’s Lok Sabha results

Tejashwi Yadav has promised to exempt toddy-tapping from stringent prohibition law brought in by Nitish Kumar-led govt. His argument has found takers even in NDA's ranks.

Sharing stage with Meiteis in Delhi, forum of Manipur’s Thadous asks not to be clubbed with Kukis

However, Thadous are divided, with one section identifying as Kuki & the other seeing themselves as a distinct tribe that should collaborate with the Meiteis for restoration of peace.

Siddaramaiah budget speech gives a fillip to Kannada. Exclusive OTT to be launched in Karnataka soon

The move, coming against the backdrop of actors complaining about lack of Kannada content on OTTs, will likely reduce the recent rift between the Congress and the film fraternity.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.