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Fissures continue to deepen in Gupkar alliance as parties differ on district council polls

Parties don’t arrive at consensus for Jammu region, with the Congress fielding its own candidates, some of whom are pitted against those from the alliance.

Owaisi says Muslims ‘alienated’ in Mamata’s Bengal, but AIMIM yet to take call on 2021 polls

The performance of Owaisi’s AIMIM in Bihar — it won 5 of 20 seats — has intensified speculation about the Hyderabad MP’s plans for next year’s Bengal polls.

Obama’s description of Rahul Gandhi ‘apt’, many Congress leaders say in private

Former US president Barack Obama, in his upcoming book ‘A Promised Land’, describes Rahul Gandhi as lacking ‘either aptitude or passion to master the subject’.

BJP’s social engineering on display as Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM with new NDA colleagues

15 ministers, including the chief minister, were sworn in Monday. They include 6 from JD(U), 7 from BJP and one each from HAM and VIP.

Chirag Paswan takes a swipe at Nitish Kumar — ‘hope you remain NDA CM’

Chirag Paswan also said that he was sending a copy of the LJP's manifesto to Nitish Kumar so that he could work on some of the promises made in it.

Adityanath govt and Centre ‘murdering’ Constitution, democracy, says new UP BSP chief

Bhim Rajbhar said the people of UP are now looking towards BSP chief Mayawati as an alternative because the party believes in taking along every section of the society.

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time in 20 years

Kumar was administered the oath of office by Governor Phagu Chauhan, in the presence of leaders like Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President J P Nadda.

BJP hits out at J&K parties and Congress, says Gupkar alliance has ‘Pakistan-like’ stand

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra also used the words of former US president Barack Obama and Congress ally RJD to launch a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi.

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM today, Amit Shah, JP Nadda to be present

Having won 31 more seats in the election than its alliance partner JD(U), BJP is expected to appoint two deputy CMs as well, similar to its Uttar Pradesh government.

Palghar girls to Sameet Thakkar case — all Maharashtra govts tried to shut online dissent

There are at least 10 cases under Shiv Sena-led MVA govt, 6 under BJP-Shiv Sena regime & at least 3 under Congress-NCP rule in which people were booked for social media posts.

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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.