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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.

Hampi is up for adoption, to get world-class makeover: Tourism minister Alphons

At ThePrint's Off the Cuff event, tourism minister K.J. Alphons spoke on a range of issues, from women’s safety in India to the CBI raids in West Bengal.

From Vijay Mallya to Nirav Modi, tycoons on the run to play pivotal role in election

Prosecuting wealthy individuals accused of breaking the law could boost PM Modi's image at a critical time ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Mamata Banerjee says Supreme Court order is a moral victory for her govt

The Supreme Court said that no coercive steps will take place during the course of investigation, but also asked the police officer to cooperate.

BJP volunteers write to Parliament IT panel, want hearing against Twitter & FB for ‘bias’

A volunteer group has submitted a document to Anurag Thakur-headed panel alleging that the social media giants are biased against Right-wing accounts.

BJD says opposition to CBI action in Kolkata not a sign of shift towards grand alliance

BJD, formerly perceived as being close to the Modi government, has of late been criticising it on issues such a triple talaq & Citizenship Amendment Bill.

As opposition rallies behind Mamata in Bengal, BJP slams the ‘alliance of corrupt’

The ripple effect of Mamata's protest was seen in several states as it drew support from several regional parties.

Opposition leaders meet election panel & demand EVMs cross-checked in 2019 polls

The leaders demanded the poll panel ensure that 50% of EVM results are matched and cross-checked with VVPATs before declaration of results in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Pakistan reaching out to us as it cannot approach India, says Hurriyat’s Mirwaiz

Separatist leader justifies phone call with Pakistan foreign minister, says Hurriyat is the voice of Kashmiris, points out Vajpayee govt let them meet Musharraf. 

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Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.