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Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan’s PM on 11 August

While Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has won only 116 general seats, it is trying to reach out to smaller parties, independents to get the required majority of 137 seats. 

No grudge against BJP ally Paswan, he hasn’t backstabbed us like Nitish: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi’s comment assumes significance as it comes in the wake of Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP threatening to join anti-govt protest by Dalit outfits.

Delhi Court has summoned Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi  and son Tejashwi in IRCTC scam

Court summoned Lalu's family 2 months after charge sheet filed in the case, CBI says there is enough evidence.

Punjab AAP rebel Khaira to meet Kejriwal today to sort out the mess in the party

Khaira, who was removed as leader of the opposition in the Punjab assembly, has the support of 8 MLAs and is rumoured to be contemplating splitting the party.

Modi says he is not afraid of being seen with industrialists

PM attacks opposition for labelling businessmen thieves & looters; says industrialists have also contributed to India’s development.

BJP targets Digvijaya Singh pushes development plank for Madhya Pradesh polls

MP BJP IT Cell in-charge Shivraj Singh Dabi says 10 year rule in MP by Digvijaya govt was marked by 'misrule' and 'ruination' of the state. 

Shashi Tharoor: Have Achche Din come? Most will say no

The Congress leader said that his party was clearly setting the agenda & raising important issues.

Imran Khan will be sworn in as PM before independence day: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Khan's party made the announcement while trying to reach out to independent candidates & smaller parties to form a coalition govt.

St. Stephen’s says no to Mamata Banerjee event but Trinamool says she’ll still visit Delhi

Trinamool spokesperson Derek O’Brien says Banerjee will address the Catholic Bishops Conference of India in Delhi Tuesday.

Amit Shah in Mumbai for screening of film on Modi

Produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, the film is based on Modi's early life and shows how he is inspired by Swami Vivekananda

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

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.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.