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Modi ‘deaf & mute’, Sonia ‘mental’, Rahul ‘Pappu’ — NCW chief’s old Twitter posts spared none

Rekha Sharma received flak on Twitter after NCW said she discussed ‘rise in love jihad cases’ with Maharashtra Governor. She locked account after users dug up old controversial tweets.

ED summons to Farooq Abdullah part of BJP’s coercive measures, says National Conference

NC spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said Abdullah being treated like this is proof that BJP is completely comfortable with being seen as a bully by the nation.

BJP to compile list of IAS & IPS officers ‘close to Mamata govt’, claims bias in Bengal

BJP also plans to come up with a list of ‘goons in every block and district that will be handed over to home ministry’, says action necessary for free and fair elections next year.

BJP MLA says Yediyurappa on way out as Karnataka CM, party denies claim, vows action

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who represents Vijayapura in north Karnataka, made the remarks at a function in Bijapur Monday. A video of his address has since gone viral.

‘Item’ used even in Lok Sabha — Kamal Nath says remark not disrespectful, won’t apologise

Kamal Nath blamed the BJP for trying to mislead people on the issue and said he regretted the remark on Madhya Pradesh minister Imarti Devi if anyone thought it was disrespectful.

In Chidambaram’s demand for Article 370 restoration, hint of Team Rahul’s ‘Left-liberal push’

Chidambaram's demand for restoration of J&K's special rights isn’t endorsed by Congress, but experts say it's an attempt by Team Rahul to court alienated 'Left-liberals & Muslims'.

BJP claims LJP-RJD pact in Bihar as it fears talk of ‘deal’ with Chirag Paswan will hurt party

BJP leaders say the move is aimed at clearing the confusion not only among its cadre but the public too.

Rahul Gandhi calls out Kamal Nath’s ‘item’ remark, says it’s unfortunate

Stating that he didn't like or appreciate the type of language used by Kamal Nath, Rahul Gandhi said one cannot treat women with disrespect.

Why different poll formulas for Bihar & Maharashtra — Sena targets BJP over Nitish Kumar deal

Shiv Sena questions BJP’s decision to name Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM candidate even if BJP wins more assembly seats. Sena & BJP had fallen out over the Maharashtra CM chair last year.

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh moves resolution against farm laws in state assembly

Singh introduced three bills in the assembly to counter the Centre's farm laws and said agriculture is a state subject but it was ignored.

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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.