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BJP making renewed attempts to topple my government, says Ashok Gehlot

The BJP hit back at the Rajasthan Chief Minister's claim, saying that Gehlot has failed to run the government, is frustrated and making unreasonable allegations.

Tejashwi Yadav leads opposition parties dharna in support of agitating farmers

Joined by Congress and Left parties, the RJD leader extended support to the nationwide strike called by the farmers organisations on 8 December against the new farm laws

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi govt over MSP, APMC, urges people to support farmers

Key routes at Delhi's borders with Haryana and UP remained choked as thousands of farmers protest for the 10th consecutive day in their quest to get the 3 farm laws abolished.

How Gupkar alliance cracks have surfaced in small Baramulla hamlet in J&K DDC polls

Candidates in all-women Wagoora constituency include PDP women’s wing chief, homemaker representing Gupkar alliance, ex-minister’s wife and a Kashmiri Pandit.

Narendra Tomar — MP’s ‘Veeru’ & Shivraj’s friend picked by Modi-Shah to tackle farm protests

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has emerged as the face of the Modi govt’s talks with farmers protesting against the controversial farm laws.

BJP wins big in Hyderabad polls, ups tally by 10 times as TRS misses halfway mark

According to the final GHMC results, BJP has won 48 of 150 wards in the civic body, against 55 for TRS and 44 for AIMIM. Congress has won two.

Sena-led Maharashtra coalition sweeps MLC polls, BJP set to lose stronghold Nagpur

The elections to the six Maharashtra Legislative Council seats were held Tuesday. The Sena contested on one seat, the Congress on three and NCP on two.

After year in opposition, this is how ‘unbeatable’ BJP is planning to regroup in Maharashtra

BJP was confident the MVA govt wouldn’t last but has now spent a year in opposition — its image, of an unbeatable force with a ‘development first’ agenda, having taken a beating. 

Rajinikanth has charisma, but promise of ‘secular & spiritual politics’ confusing, say experts

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth announced he will launch his political party in January 2021, promising ‘wonder and miracle’ in the state assembly polls slated for summer of 2021.

Adhir Chowdhury urges Speaker for Parliament winter session to discuss Covid, farmers protest

Congress' Adhir Chowdhury wrote to Om Birla, saying Parliament needs to discuss ‘notable’ issues like the farmers’ agitation, Covid vaccine status, and economic slowdown. 

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.