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BJP’s ‘friend’ Naveen Patnaik turns up the heat on govt as BJD plans rally in Delhi

The BJD, which was in alliance with the BJP between 2000 and 2009, will hold a rally to highlight Modi government’s “apathy towards Odisha’s farmers”. 

Senior Punjab leader HS Phoolka quits Aam Aadmi Party

HS Phoolka had earlier resigned from the post of leader of Opposition in Punjab assembly to continue his legal battle for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

PM Modi modifies Shastri’s ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ slogan to include ‘Jai Anusandhan’

Referring to the scientific progress in the country, Prime Minister Modi said that it was through science that India was transforming its present and securing its future.

After Moushumi Chatterjee’s entry, BJP looks to further boost star power

The party has asked its leaders to rope in movie stars and cricketers ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

For the record, Rahul Gandhi, HAL did not make Mirage 2000

Contrary to Rahul Gandhi's claims in Parliament, the Mirage 2000 aircraft was manufactured by Dassault Aviation, the maker of Rafale fighter jets.

Sena says not building Ram temple before 2019 polls a betrayal by Modi govt

The Shiv Sena targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comments that there would be no ordinance on building the Ram temple.

BJP sees silver lining as Congress ups ante on Rafale deal

BJP feels attack on Rafale enables it to raise corruption allegations against Congress again, and help avoid uncomfortable questions on key issues. 

Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan suspends 19 AIADMK & TDP MPs for 4 days

The suspended members had repeatedly disrupted the proceedings of the Lok Sabha over Cauvery river and special state status to Andhra Pradesh.

It’s Rahul versus Jaitley on Rafale: A snapshot of an action-packed day in Lok Sabha

It was a busy day in Parliament as the controversial Rafale deal was finally discussed. ThePrint caught the two leaders -- Rahul Gandhi and Arun Jaitley -- as they went in for the debate. 

Rahul Gandhi wants 20 minutes for a one-on-one debate with Modi on Rafale

Congress president Rahul Gandhi says PM Narendra Modi helped Anil Ambani, insists on JPC probe into Rafale deal.

On Camera

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.