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Forty years on from the Iranian Revolution, could the country be at risk of another one?

There are doubts on whether the Islamic Republic can survive the dire circumstances it's currently facing.

BJP says AAP leaders should welcome Supreme Court judgment on powers of Delhi govt

There should be no scope for confusion or conflict, said leader of opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta.

Akali Dal wants to know status of rebel AAP MLAs in Punjab assembly

Akali Dal leader says AAP will lose numbers and will not be able to remain main opposition party if 7 AAP MLAs are disqualified by the Speaker.

More trouble for Yeddyurappa as Karnataka CM releases fresh set of audio tapes

In the fresh tapes, Yeddyurappa allegedly says Speaker will accept resignations, while BJP MLA offers JD(S) MLA's son Rs 22.5 crore.  

Trinamool will fight Congress and Left in state, but ally with them in Delhi: Mamata

At opposition rally, Mamata Banerjee asserts that regional parties will go it alone in the states but join together nationally.  

In final Lok Sabha speech, PM Modi pitches for majority govt, takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi

The PM said he witnessed hugs and winks in Parliament for the first time, referring to Rahul Gandhi’s now infamous embrace of Modi.

Telangana ruling party says cabinet will be formed soon amid Oppn protests

The KCR government, which came to power in the December election, has been functioning without a full-fledged cabinet due to an administrative exercise to streamline departments.

Phoolka brings up 33-year-old police firing deaths in Punjab House, questions inaction

Four Punjab youth were killed in firing by police and paramilitary personnel during protests against the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Rahul Gandhi dismisses CAG report on Rafale deal

Congress president Rahul Gandhi argued that the audit report on the Rafale deal did not address the dissent note of the negotiators.

BJP strategy to fight Rafale accusations — ‘talk extensively’ about CAG report & SC order

Armed with two 'clean chits' from top authorities, BJP feels it has enough ammunition to slam Congress for 'personal attacks' against PM Modi.

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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.