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Mulayam wishes PM Modi another term, leaves opposition aghast

Mulayam, whose son Akhilesh Yadav heads the Samajwadi Party that's forging anti-BJP alliances, showered praise on Modi in a valedictory speech in Parliament.

The new UP Congress — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds meetings till 5 am

New UP in-charges for Congress, Jyotiradita Scindia and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, hold night-long meetings, quiz workers on booth-level knowledge & more.

Family or me? Modi’s dynasty diatribe has left these top politicians in a spot

CMs and ex-CMs from BJP, Congress may have to take a backseat to promote their children's political careers as both parties look to clamp down on tickets for kin.

Parliament weakened, NE burning — Sonia Gandhi calls out Modi govt’s ‘bluff & bluster’

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi said truth & transparency had been tossed aside under the Narendra Modi govt, and institutions subverted as well.

News report ‘demolished’ Modi’s defence on Rafale, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi was citing a report by The Hindu that said the Rafale deal struck with the NDA government did not have "better terms" than the UPA-era offer.

How PM Modi transforms into campaigner Modi as he mixes official trips with politics

ThePrint's analysis of Modi's domestic travels in the last 51 days shows he clubbed over 90% of his political addresses with his official visits. 

Pre-poll alliance of Congress, TDP, RJD & Trinamool a possibility: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu says the parties can contest alone in the states but join hands nationally, clarifies that it is still only an 'idea'.

Feel like I’m being raped again & again, says Karnataka Speaker. MLAs have a hearty laugh

Speaker references rape to describe his name being dragged into the audio tape row, but rather than castigating him, MLAs join in.

Chandrababu Naidu takes his demand for special status for Andhra to President

Andhra CM Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party quit the NDA over the special status demand, has been meeting with opposition parties on forming an anti-BJP front

Kapil Sibal again finds a way to embarrass Rahul Gandhi, appears for Anil Ambani in court

Kapil Sibal's appearance alongside Anil Ambani in SC comes even as his party chief Rahul Gandhi has been attacking Modi for “favouring” Ambani in Rafale deal.

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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.