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Yediyurappa holds off plan to add Lingayats in OBC central list after Amit Shah intervention

Shah told Karnataka CM Yediyurappa it would be best if he discussed with the central leadership before making any such announcements.

Trinamool Congress MLAs have lost faith in Mamata Banerjee govt, says West Bengal BJP chief

Speaking to reporters Saturday, West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh said TMC days were over. TMC MLA Mihir Goswami quit the party Friday and joined the BJP.

Ahmed Patel remained in background, let others take credit — Sonia Gandhi writes in obituary

In an obituary in National Herald, Gandhi says ever since she became Congress interim chief, Patel was at her side as 'a most trusted colleague, as someone I could always turn to for advice’.

No one in Team Rahul can be a pillar like Ahmed Patel, Congress leaders say

While Salman Khurshid, Sanjay Jha say there’s isn’t anyone who can assume Patel’s role, others like Sanjay Nirupam, Udit Raj say Rahul may just do away with having an adviser. 

Rahul Gandhi holds virtual meet to discuss Congress-Left alliance for 2021 West Bengal polls

In the meeting with the Bengal unit of the Congress, the leaders favoured an alliance with the Left Front but differed over seat-sharing.

BJP names former Bihar Dy CM Sushil Kumar Modi as candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll

Modi's election to the Upper House is all but certain as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has a majority in the state assembly.

Mehbooba Mufti claims she was detained, prevented from visiting arrested PDP worker’s family

J&K Police say cops in Pulwama asked Mehbooba to delay her visit, because they’re engaged in election duty and can’t perform necessary checks.

BJP alleges Khalistani agenda behind farmer protests, says Congress playing with fire

BJP IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya tweeted a purported video of protesting farmers where a man is heard citing PM Indira Gandhi’s assassination in an apparent bid to threaten PM Modi.

TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigns as West Bengal transport minister

The Trinamool Congress remained tight-lipped on the development, while the BJP said the resignation was a reflection of the anger of TMC leaders against the party's top brass.

‘Do remember you also have family & children’ — Uddhav Thackeray lashes out at opposition

As MVA govt completes one year in Maharashtra, CM Thackeray in an interview to Saamana slams BJP on a number of issues & says alliance is functioning smoothly.

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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.