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How BJP is moving to co-opt Congress icons ‘ripe for appropriation’ in Kerala

BJP held commemorative events for Krishnan Ezhuthachan & C Sankaran Nair, but Congress has dismissed efforts, saying people won’t believe the BJP’s claims.

Akash Anand is now No.2 in BSP. Mayawati appoints nephew as Chief National Coordinator

Though Mayawati did not announce Akash as her political heir again, a new post was created for him. Senior party functionaries say BSP never had any such post.

15 MCD councillors resign from AAP, form new Indraprastha Vikas Party

The councillors led by Himani Jain and Mukesh Goel flagged internal conflicts behind their resignation.

Why politics over Gokul Milk, Maharashtra’s biggest dairy cooperative, is on the boil

Mumbai: Ahead of local body elections across Maharashtra, a new political battle is brewing over milk, with Kolhapur as its epicentre. The tug-of-war is over...

Rahul breaks silence on Op Sindoor, targets Jaishankar, asks how many aircraft did IAF lose in combat

Congress is attacking the external affairs minister over remarks about a ‘message’ to Pakistan at ‘start’ of Op Sindoor. Govt, however, has said that Jaishankar is being misquoted.

‘Will try my best to fulfil the responsibility’—AIMIM’s Owaisi on govt’s invite for all-party delegation

A 7-member delegation is set to visit key partner countries, including UNSC members, this month in context of Op Sindoor & India's fight against cross-border terrorism.

‘Should’ve sought concurrence’—Congress miffed by Tharoor accepting govt invite for all-party delegations

Shashi Tharoor's acceptance comes even as Congress is upset with his remarks on Op Sindoor & Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire mediation claim, seen as out of step with party’s official line.

Amid Centre-state tussle, legal suspense over Jharkhand DGP’s post retirement tenure

Anurag Gupta was due to retire on 30 April, 2025, when he turned 60. However, it remains unclear whether Gupta is working with or without a salary.

Excluded by Congress, Shashi Tharoor says ‘honoured’ by govt’s invitation to join all-party delegation

Apart from Tharoor, 2 other Oppn leaders—Supriya Sule of NCP (Sharad Pawar) & DMK's Kanimozhi—will lead delegations to various nations to present India’s anti-terror message.

From separatist to nationalist—a look at DMK’s patriotism

Stalin last week led a solidarity rally to 'express unwavering support for Army, which bravely defended nation against cross-border terrorism', and to strengthen national unity.

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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.