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Why UP opposition parties are jittery after Owaisi performance in Bihar

Given the nature of Hindi heartland politics, a lot of what applies to Bihar is relevant to Uttar Pradesh as well.

Speaking without doing isn’t introspection — Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury slams Kapil Sibal

Congress leader Kapil Sibal recently advocated the need for introspection within the party in light of the results of Bihar Assembly polls and Madhya Pradesh by-polls.

Buoyed by Dubbaka bypoll win, BJP looks for bigger role in Telangana

BJP is now eyeing the Hyderabad local body elections to be held on 1 December, and has appointed national general secretary Bhupendra Yadav as election in-charge for the polls.

Congress ‘not part’ of Gupkar alliance, says it’s contesting J&K district polls to expose BJP

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala says party is against any foreign intervention in India’s internal affairs of India, including in J&K.

Nadda to follow in Amit Shah’s footsteps, tour states for over 100 days to build BJP strength

‘Bharat Pravas’ programme is set to begin in December and last over 100 days, wherein Nadda will meet booth-level leaders and gather feedback on BJP.

AAP’s Raghav Chadha reaches Goa for ‘public debate’ on power that govt says it never asked for

Raghav Chadha said he came to Goa after accepting Power Minister Nilesh Cabral’s offer of a public debate on the power models of Goa and Delhi govts. Cabral has denied making the offer.

‘Gupkar Gang’ an ‘unholy global gathbandhan’ against national interest, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah asserted J&K was an integral part of India and alleged that Congress and 'Gupkar Gang' wanted to take it back to the era of terror and turmoil.

‘Rename JNU after Swami Vivekananda’ — BJP’s CT Ravi proposes idea, party leaders join chorus

Call to rename JNU comes days after PM Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Swami Vivekananda on the university campus.

Former Union minister Jaysingrao Gaikwad Patil resigns from BJP

Senior leader Jaysingrao Gaikwad Patil sent his resignation letter to the Maharashtra BJP president, saying the party was not giving him a chance to work.

DMK lacks leadership, will split after 2021 TN assembly polls, Karunanidhi’s son Alagiri says

In an interview to ThePrint, M.K. Alagiri, the eldest son of late DMK patriarch Karunanidhi, also said he has not decided to float his own party yet.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

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.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.