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At South Asia Conclave, a discussion on the Indian brand of ideology in divided times

The first session at South Asia Conclave 2018 saw panellists discuss the upcoming book, ‘Ideology and Identity: The Changing Party Systems of India’.

How a WhatsApp rumour destroyed the status of a 500-year-old nomadic tribe in Maharashtra

Nathpanthi Davari Gosavis, are often recognised as 'revered singers of folklore' by a commander of Shivaji.

Eye on 2019, BJP dangles quota carrot to bring disgruntled castes back into the fold

The Raje government's decision to grant 1% reservation to Gurjars is in line with her party's efforts to placate communities ahead of 2019.

Modi not quite sure how he should deal with Donald Trump: Ex-foreign secretary Shyam Saran

Saran says, PM has more confidence in personal diplomacy over more traditional methods, but is facing a challenge when it comes to Trump.

Supreme Court hands AAP a victory, says L-G must work harmoniously with Kejriwal govt

Ruling on the AAP vs Centre power struggle, the Supreme Court observed that the L-G could not interfere in every decision.

What the 1972 India-Pakistan Simla Agreement is all about & why it’s still relevant today

46 years ago, the historic pact was signed between the two South Asian neighbours for peaceful settlement of all disputes.

These relatives of Mehbooba Mufti are accused of interfering & hurting her reputation

Imran Raza Ansari, a former PDP minister who accuses Mehbooba of nepotism, too has followed in the footsteps of his late father, a Kashmir...

NSUI says Amit Shah ‘a street thug’, files complaints against him in 28 states

Complaints by the Congress student wing includes the alleged illegal surveillance of a woman in 2009 and the case of Judge Loya's death.   

RJD leader Tej Pratap accuses BJP, RSS of hacking his Facebook account

Pratap's accusations came after a post on his page suggested he was upset with some RJD leaders and his parents.

Ensure justice for Hindu migrants during NRC drive, Vishva Hindu Parishad tells govt

Assam’s VHP writes to parliamentary panel on citizenship bill, says Hindu immigrants without proper documents must not be harassed.

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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.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

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.