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Modi calls Rahul’s jibe over Rafale debate an insult to women

At a farmer rally, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi had run away from the Rafale debate in Parliament and instead had a woman — Nirmala Sitharaman — defend him.

YSR’s Jagan concludes his over year-long ‘paadayatra’ in time for Andhra assembly elections

YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy walked for over 3,000 km and covered 134 assembly constituents, according to the party.

‘Time for zero tolerance towards terrorism’: Sushma urges global cooperation

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said no country, big or small, is immune to the existential threat of terrorism. New...

We may be late but at least we dared to bring the 10% quota bill: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad underlines that Parliament can amend the Constitution, says 50% quota cap has only come up in SC judgments.  

Home Ministry’s panel to look into Assam Accord gets derailed in four days

Two members nominated to be on the Home Ministry panel have refused to join while two others have expressed reservations.

Sonia Gandhi has her heart in right place, so chose Congress: Apsara Reddy

Cong's first transgender general secretary says former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa is an inspiration, and has lots of similarities with Sonia. 

Modi turns up the heat on Congress amid opposition protests over quota bill

Referring to himself, Modi said this 'chowkidar' can catch wrongdoers even in darkness and demanded the Congress clarify its allegations over the Rafale deal.

Opposition parties criticise govt for extending Rajya Sabha winter session

Parties including the Congress, TMC and AIADMK said no decision on extending the sitting of the House was announced.

In Maharashtra, Modi talks development but ally Uddhav says come & look at farmers’ plight

Holding independent rallies in Maharashtra almost simultaneously, Modi and Thackeray launched their respective poll campaigns.

BJP poll losses led govt to bring upper caste quota bill, says Congress’ Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma tells government if it's is serious about welfare of weaker sections and women, it should extend session and bring Women's Reservation Bill.

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Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.