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Coming Up: PM Modi’s Lok Sabha campaign blitzkrieg — 10 states in 5 days

From 8 Feb, Modi will travel from far Northeast to eastern, southern, central and northern India, looking to carpet bomb with public meetings.

Former J&K minister Lal Singh, who ‘supported’ Kathua rape accused, set to quit BJP

Lal Singh was made to quit the erstwhile BJP-PDP government in J&K after allegedly expressing support for the Kathua rape accused.

Mayawati ‘inaugurates’ her account on Twitter

This is my opening and inauguration, said the BSP leader in her opening tweet.

I want immigrants to come to US, but legally, says president Trump

In his State of the Union address, Donald Trump said it is time for Congress to show the world that the US is committed to ending illegal immigration.

These are the 6 times when CBI & ED went after BJP’s rivals

The CBI, long accused of being a tool in the hands of the party in office at the Centre, finds itself under the lens once again following the Kolkata showdown.

Anna Hazare calls off fast after meeting with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Hazare announced that he is 'satisfied' with the outcome of the discussions.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra allotted new office in Congress headquarters

Newly appoined general secretary for eastern UP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met a few senior party leaders from the state and held informal interactions with them.

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor could guide Shiv Sena strategy in Lok Sabha polls

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray meets Prashant Kishor even as party keeps all options open, particularly with regard to its alliance with the BJP. 

Mamata calls off protest against Centre after 3 days of dharna & oppn drama

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee began her protest on Sunday night when the CBI attempted to question the Kolkata Police chief in ponzi scam cases.

BJP ministers, leaders to criss-cross India with message of tax & farmer sops in budget

BJP to get senior ministers and national office-bearers to address rallies in all 543 Lok Sabha constituencies starting from the middle of February.

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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was defeated by his own system. Magyar has to clean up the mess

Even out of power, Viktor Orbán has built a system to protect his legacy and make it difficult for any successor to govern.

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.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.