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BJP unlikely to bring ordinance to push Ram temple construction

BJP will wait for Supreme Court verdict despite a ‘directive’ from the RSS to ensure early construction of Ram temple.

After sanction waivers to India & China on Iran oil, Donald Trump explains why

Trump said that the decision was taken keep global oil prices down and avoid causing a shock to the market.

Nearly a dozen Indian-Americans emerge as competitive contenders in the US midterm elections

The participation of around 100 Indian-Americans for all levels of government comes at a time when the anti-immigrant sentiment is at its peak in the US.

Delhi Court grants relief to Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case by Sheila Dikshit’s former aide

Former CM Sheila Dikshit's political secretary Pawan Khera had alleged that Kejriwal used 'false and defamatory' accusations against her in 2012.

Sabarimala priest consulted me before threatening to close temple for women: Kerala BJP chief

BJP Kerala unit chief P.S. Sreedharan Pillai alleged that temple priest consulted him before threatening closure of shrine if women entered it.

Ram temple, Modi’s Kedarnath trip & now INS Arihant have handed narrative back to BJP

Modi govt seemed to have lost its grip on the narrative in recent times, but the focus on Hindutva & nationalism will help it control the discourse.

‘Strong’ CJI letter to Modi govt prompts rethink on naming Gujarat HC acting chief justice

ThePrint has learnt that CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s objections forced Modi govt to backtrack on bypassing senior-most Gujarat HC judge for acting chief justice.

Unfair to talk about building mosque in Ayodhya, says Uma Bharti

Union minister also invites Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation stone for Ram Temple, saying he could 'atone for the sins' of his party.

Some opposition leaders fire off lies like AK-47, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi also asked BJP workers not to be concerned about the mahagathbandhan, saying people did not accept them

Telangana may not be a cakewalk for K Chandrashekar Rao despite popular sops

KCR is generally rated as 'good' but his party misses an Amit Shah to build on his clean image and beat anti-incumbency against MLAs

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Abusing industrialists has become the be-all and end-all of Indian labour leaders’ role: Ambedkar

In September 1943, Dr B R Ambedkar delivered a speech at a trade union workers’ study camp in Delhi, reflecting on parliamentary democracy, trade unionism, and the labouring classes.

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.