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Why IAS officers are no fans of minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal has emerged as one of the stars of the Narendra Modi govt, but the IAS officers who served under him say he is rude and shouts often.

Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda, who quit BJD amid anti-party allegations, joins BJP

Jay Panda, who owns an influential media empire, was a leading parliamentarian of the CM Naveen Patnaik-led BJD before he fell out with its leadership.

Whoever solves Kashmir issue worthy of Nobel Peace Prize: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Pakistan's National Assembly had called for awarding PM Imran Khan with a Nobel Peace Prize, saying he “acted responsibly” amid tensions with India.

BJP rebel Savitribai Phule says party leaders are ‘hurt’ but too afraid of Modi-Shah

Days after joining the Congress, Dalit leader Savitribai Phule called PM Narendra Modi a ‘liar’, and also demanded proof of casualties in the Balakot strike.

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of lying about inaugurating ordnance factory in Amethi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi says he had laid the foundation stone in 2010 for the same ordnance factory Modi was in Amethi for over the weekend.

PM Modi discusses Pakistan & OIC resolution at National Security Council meet

Modi ascertains India’s continuing counter-terrorism efforts and preparedness of the armed forces. The PM also discusses OIC's controversial Kashmir resolution.

After roadshow & marathon meetings, Priyanka-Scindia no-show has UP Congress worried

Congress workers’ hopes had risen when the two in-charges visited UP and held marathon meetings. But now they’re waiting for Priyanka & Scindia to come again.

Maker of Nitin Gadkari biopic was inspired by An Insignificant Man on Arvind Kejriwal

Gadkari, based on the life and times of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, is set to hit theatres in May.

Ayodhya, ghar wapsi, gau raksha: How BJP, RSS & affiliates used Kumbh Mela to push Hindutva

Ram temple was the rallying cry for the Sangh Parivar and its religious affiliates at the Kumbh Mela, but fissures emanate within ahead of elections.

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari draws flak for wearing military fatigues at party rally

Manoj Tiwari, the Delhi BJP chief, defended his action saying he wore the fatigues because as a mark of pride for the Army.

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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.