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We’ll pursue them to the ends of the Earth—in Modi’s warning to Pahalgam terrorists, a global message

Addressing a rally in Madhubani, Bihar, the PM in a rare move, issued a message in English, saying India will identify, trace, and punish every terrorist and each of their backers.

Congress’s CWC attacks BJP for ‘exploiting’ Pahalgam terror attack, says Hindus deliberately targeted

After calling for shunning partisan politics and emphasising projecting a collective resolve to combat terror, Congress shifted its stance & used the CWC resolution to hit out at BJP.

Why Mumbai’s Jain community is up in arms against BMC while Opposition makes hay

A BMC temple demolition drive has sparked off a four-day protest by Mumbai's Jains, Oppn demanding answers from ruling Mahayuti.

Pony wallah died trying to wrest rifle, Kashmiris carried injured on backs but they’re ignored—Mehbooba

PDP leader and ex-CM Mehbooba Mufti says security isn’t UT’s job, slams media’s TRP drive, defends top court & hails locals who rushed the injured to hospitals & donated blood after Pahalgam attack.

Local intel lapse obvious, Pahalgam attack shows state & non-state actors still lurk—Chidambaram

In an interview with ThePrint, Congress leader calls for restoration of full statehood to J&K, warns of gaps ahead of Amarnath Yatra.

Pakistan media on Pahalgam: ‘India claim false, Islamabad only backs Kashmir self-determination struggle’

Condemning the attack, Pakistan’s media has accused the Indian government of using it to divert attention from its failures, alleging the Modi govt is turning it into a 'communal drama'.

As Robert Vadra says Pahalgam terrorists ‘sent message to PM’, BJP’s Nishikant takes aim at Gandhis

Vadra said the attack was a sign that Muslims were feeling 'weakened' in India. Though he said he was not speaking for the party, BJP accused Congress of being anti-India, anti-Hindu

Kharge says Pahalgam ‘direct attack’ on the Indian state, urges govt to convene all-party meeting

Emphasis on need to adopt non-partisan approach reflects Congress's cautious stance on the issue, particularly after being put on the backfoot after Pulwama and Balakot in 2019.

Rahul Gandhi makes rare call to Amit Shah after Pahalgam terror attack to extend ‘fullest support’

Congress President Kharge, too, called the Union Home Minister for an update. The 2 leaders also spoke to J&K CM Omar Abdullah.

Oppn unites in bashing BJP over ‘insensitive’ Ghibli-style post on grieving newly-wed woman in Pahalgam

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate accuses BJP of 'aapda main avsar'. SP chief Akhilesh says this proves BJP leaders have 0 sympathy for families of those who perished in attack.

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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.