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BJP, Shiv Sena overcome bad blood, set to announce pre-poll tie-up today

The BJP and the Shiv Sena, though officially allies, have had an uneasy relationship for months now.

Time for talk over, world must take concrete action against terrorism: PM Modi

Referring to last week's Pulwama attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said dithering to take action against terrorists and their supporters is akin to encouraging them.

SAD seeks Sidhu’s dismissal after its leaders burn photo of him hugging Pakistan army chief

Akali Dal leader Majithia demanded to know the clear stand of Congress and Punjab govt on condemning Pakistan's prime minister & army chief.

Rahul Gandhi’s foreign visits show Modi not NRIs’ only favourite leader: Milind Deora

The former South Mumbai MP speaks to ThePrint on a range of issues, including anger over lack of jobs and infighting in the Congress.

Enough is enough, I’m warning Gen. Bajwa — full text of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh’s speech

While moving a resolution condemning the Pulwama attack in the Punjab assembly, Captain Amarinder Singh came down heavily on Pakistani politicians and army.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth will not contest upcoming Lok Sabha polls

Rajinikanth appeals to people to vote for a party they believe will permanently solve Tamil Nadu's water crisis.

PM Modi says new India won’t spare those who target its soldiers

Addressing a public meeting, the prime minister paid tributes to the slain soldiers and said it is our duty to stand by their families.

Omar Abdullah disappointed that all-party meet didn’t include call for calm after Pulwama attack

Srinagar was rocked by massive anti-Pakistan protests during a general strike called by Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

New allegation against Twitter – Modi supporters say PM is ‘shadow-banned’

BJP leaders allege that tweets from Modi's account are not visible. Twitter categorically denies the allegation.

India speaks in one voice against terror, leaders say after all-party meeting on Pulwama

After the meeting, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad says nation is angry and 'we stand with our security forces'.

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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.