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Govt’s priority seems to be arresting journalists rather than nabbing Pahalgam terrorists—Congress

Oppn party questions arrest of Bahubali Shah, one of the owners of newspaper Gujarat Samachar. Congress leader Jignesh Mewani says Gujarat govt should clarify its position on the case.

Even some BJP leaders are stumped by his arrest. All about Ashoka professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad

Khan, a Cambridge alumnus, was arrested over social media posts on Operation Sindoor and press briefings by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.

What went on behind the scenes as TMC named Abhishek Banerjee as its pick for anti-terror delegation

TMC pulled out Yusuf Pathan, who defeated senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in 2024 LS polls, from delegation saying Centre should've consulted party before nominating its MP.

Chhagan Bhujbal takes oath as Maharashtra minister, portfolio yet to be decided

The senior NCP leader has in the past held key positions as a cabinet minister and served as the deputy chief minister in different Maharashtra governments.

No nuclear signalling from Pakistan during Op Sindoor, Foreign secy Misri tells House panel

Parliamentary panel chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also passed resolution praising Foreign Secy Vikram Misri for his conduct during Op Sindoor, it is learnt.

BJP is ‘fearful of any opinion’, Congress president Kharge condemns arrest of Ashoka professor

In a post on X(formerly Twitter), the Congress chief said that supporting the Armed Forces & government 'does not mean that we cannot question the Government.'

Congress revives Morarji ‘treason’ charge to attack Jaishankar over Op Sindoor ‘message’ to Pakistan

The opposition party alleges ‘espionage’, slamming Modi’s silence on Trump's claim that US brokered the India-Pakistan ceasefire.

Op Sindoor delegations: TMC refuses to release Yusuf, Congress says MPs should listen to conscience

Senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain says statements by Congress and TMC are unfortunate; adds delegations have been formed, everybody should unite to present India's side to world.

With Kanimozhi, A Raja among 7 new zonal in-charges, DMK steals a march in 2026 TN poll prep

The newly appointed in-charges are already in their constituencies, taking stock at booth level. DMK is more serious about 2026 polls than 2021, political watchers say.

Labeled part of ‘Communist royal dynasty’ & dogged by controversy, who is Kerala minister Mohamed Riyas

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is the latest to target Riyas, Kerala Minister of Public Works and Tourism, over his ties to father-in-law CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

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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.