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James Bond, defence deal and the govt — Not a spy movie but Rafale debate in Lok Sabha

Finance minister Arun Jaitley quoted a James Bond movie during the Rafale debate in Parliament, but was mocked by an MP for getting it wrong.

Rahul Gandhi has natural dislike for truth: Jaitley hits back in Lok Sabha over Rafale

Finance minister Arun Jaitley targeted the Gandhi family, saying conspirators of various defence scams were pointing a finger at Modi government.

‘Parrikar holding Rafale files ransom’ – Cong demands answers from PM on Goa CM ‘claims’

Manohar Parrikar purportedly claimed that he had a file on Rafale deal 'lying in his bedroom.'

Congress bands together its young spokespersons from XLRI, Supreme Court & DU

Most of the new Congress spokespersons are aged below 50 years. Their role, till now limited to random TV appearances, is set to expand.

Modi wave isn’t waning & people are with me, PM Modi claims months before elections

PM Modi said BJP’s setback in assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh was “no reason” for low morale.

It will take a lot of time for Pakistan to mend its ways, says Modi

Prime Minister asserts that India has always been in favour of dialogue, but it cannot be heard amid noise of bombs and guns. New Delhi:...

Modi-critic Prakash Raj is the latest actor who wants to try his hand at politics

Prakash Raj tweeted late Monday that he will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as an independent. 

Would love it if 2019 poll is Rahul vs Modi in presidential-style – Arun Jaitley

Mahagathbandhan is a tried and tested idea that scares India

Fresh finger-pointing over Jayalalithaa’s death — ‘treatment abroad could’ve saved her’

Probe panel lawyer accuses two senior Tamil Nadu civil servants of “botching” Jayalalithaa's treatment.

Bangladesh election chief rules out fresh polls after opposition’s allegations

PM Sheikh Hasina's ruling alliance swept to a landslide victory in the elections.

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.