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Why Rajnath Singh has emerged as a key Modi govt firefighter to address farmers’ issues

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Amit Shah and JP Nadda, was part of the BJP leadership to brief Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar before his meeting with farmers.

After Hyderabad, BJP targets Kerala local body polls, fields Muslims and Christians 

BJP has fielded 612 minority candidates — 112 Muslims to counter the LDF and UDF Muslim base and 500 Christians in a bid to consolidate the Hindus and Christians.

AAP silent after BJP targets Kejriwal on farm law notified by Delhi govt amid protests

BJP leaders Manoj Tiwari & Naveen Kumar share screenshots of Delhi govt notification, dated 23 November, which allows farmers to trade produce outside APMC mandis.

Bhagyanagar & Bhagyalakshmi — a 16th-century tale that’s found focus in Hyderabad’s 2020 poll

The lore surrounding Bhagyanagar and Bhagyalakshmi temple — which emerged as campaign pitches in the GHMC poll — dates back to the century Hyderabad was founded.

Why Bibi Jagir Kaur is back as SGPC chief — to help Akalis face tough elections in 2021, 2022

SGPC elections are to be held after 10 years in 2021, and SAD is being challenged by breakaway groups. With 2022 assembly polls approaching, Akalis needs to retain their hold.

Anand Sharma’s praise of Modi’s vaccine tour is indirect thumbs-down to Rahul Gandhi’s line

Rahul Gandhi is reported to have urged Congress leaders to make direct attacks on Modi. Many senior Congress leaders have lauded the PM for good work.

This is how Modi govt plans to address farmers’ problems, end protests

BJP, the main party in the ruling coalition, seems to be following a two-pronged strategy to deal with farmer protests, which have been on since the laws were passed in September.

Chandrababu Naidu, 13 other TDP leaders suspended for sit-in protest during AP winter session

The opposition party MLAs were suspended on day one of the Andhra winter session after they protested at Speaker's podium, claiming ruling YSR Congress was not allowing them to speak.

Actor Urmila Matondkar set to join Shiv Sena tomorrow

Matondkar had unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as a Congress candidate before going on a political hibernation. 

‘Not remote control or headmaster’, but Sharad Pawar’s clout has only grown in a year of MVA

Politicians and analysts say Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA govt hinges on Sharad Pawar’s will, and this has turned around his NCP’s flagging fortunes.

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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.