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Where has Rahul Gandhi gone — again?

Congress president skips opposition meet as speculation mounts that he is in Europe. A section of party is upset by his absence.   

Govt shouldn’t live under illusion it’s immortal: Sena targets PM for attacking oppn’s rally

In its party mouthpiece 'Saamna', the Shiv Sena wrote that Prime Minister Modi should tolerate the opposition's questions on his governance.

Lokpal would have prevented Rafale scam, says Anna Hazare before announcing hunger strike

The veteran anti-graft leader slammed the Centre saying he felt the country was in danger of slipping towards autocracy.

BJP’s talk shows party’s frustration, it needs to come up with new PM face: Akhilesh Yadav

SP president Akhilesh Yadav said it's clear the country is waiting for a new Prime Minister, and attacked BJP for not working during its tenure.

Activist Arvind Kejriwal called them corrupt leaders, now he calls them his friends

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday shared the stage with several leaders he has openly targeted for corruption.

Women’s commission slaps notice on BJP MLA Sadhana Singh for her ‘transgender’ remark

Singh came under stringent criticism for calling BSP chief Maywati a 'blot on womankind' and 'worse than a transgender'.

No challenge for Modi government in 2019 elections: Rajnath Singh

Mahagathbandhan shows that opposition party is afraid that BJP will form government again since the common man had faith in the present dispensation.

Congress MLA’s Rs 1.5-cr Mercedes ‘gift’ is not a first for Siddaramaiah

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has long courted controversies for accepting expensive 'gifts', including Hublot watch and Toyota Land Cruiser.

‘Pegwant’ Mann swears off liquor, but notorious AAP MP has had too many ‘drunk’ incidents

From religious events to funerals to Parliament sessions, comic-turned-politician Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly come under the scanner for his behaviour.

Opposition presented no common programme, it will be Modi vs chaos in 2019: Jailtey

Kolkata rally organised by TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was not just an anti-Modi rally, it was more of a non-Rahul Gandhi rally, the BJP leader wrote on his Facebook blog.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.