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US travel advisory for India shows PM Modi’s foreign policy has ‘fallen flat’, says Congress

In its latest updates, US citizens were warned 'violent crime & terrorism occur in India'. The party said Trump has been 'hyphenating' India & Pakistan in public statements.

Rahul Gandhi’s London visit sparks political row. BJP says he flew to Bahrain, not UK

Congress leader’s frequent overseas visits have often drawn criticism from BJP. Congress has defended such trips as personal.

Dhankhar invokes Savarkar’s realism, backs national interest as India’s international diplomacy compass

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar reflected on shifting global order & India’s political landscape at launch of RSS leader & India Foundation President Ram Madhav's book 'New World'.

Why Ajit Pawar returned to cooperative politics, making a routine sugar mill poll a high-stakes battle

The poll this time was a high-decibel, high stakes quadrangular contest, between two panels backed by two Pawars, their traditional rival Taware and a panel of Independents.

Ludhiana West bypoll: Win for AAP Delhi team, loss underlines Congress factionalism & BJP, SAD limits

Win not only paves way for Arvind Kejriwal's re-entry into national politics, but also gives a much-needed boost to AAP’s shaky footing in Punjab at peak of anti-incumbency.

New twist in Congress-Tharoor saga—PMO shares Kerala MP’s article on Op Sindoor global outreach

Last week, Tharoor acknowledged differences with 'current Congress leadership'. In his article Monday, he praised PM Modi for his 'energy, dynamism', saying he 'deserves greater backing'.

With calculated digs at Saini & Khattar, Rao Inderjit Singh stirs political cauldron in Haryana again

BJP leader and Union minister targets Chief Minister Nayab Saini, alleges former CM Khattar's babus still control government. The Union minister claims an unmatched public base in Haryana.

‘PDA’ politics at play—Why Akhilesh expelled only three of eight ‘rebel’ SP MLAs

Action against Abhay Singh, Rakesh Pratap Singh & Manoj Pandey comes over a yr after they & others cross-voted in RS polls. Party monitoring actions of all rebel leaders, spokesperson says.

Bypoll boost for AAP after Delhi debacle, Kerala brings cheer to Congress & TMC retains edge in Bengal

It's not just in Kerala, Punjab & Gujarat that INDIA bloc allies were locked in a bitter contest. Even in West Bengal's Kaliganj, Congress-Left alliance had a candidate in the fray.

UDF eyes comeback in Kerala with Nilambur bypoll win, Independent PV Anvar plays spoiler for CPI(M)

Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath secured 77,737 votes, followed by CPI (M)’s M Swaraj with 66,660 votes. Anvar finished 3rd with 19,760.

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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.