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Post Pahalgam, BJP’s Nishikant Dubey says scrap Articles dealing with freedom to manage religious affairs

In a post on X, Dubey targeted 'secular leaders' & called for an end to Articles 26 to 29 of the Constitution. This follows a recent row over his remarks against the SC.

‘Terror has a religion,’ says VHP, questions Muslim leaders’ ‘silence’ on Pahalgam attack

In a statement, VHP leader Surendra Jain described Tuesday’s terror attack as ‘Pakistan’s declaration of open war against Bharat’.

Why Nitish Kumar has reason to worry about Chirag Paswan’s claim to share of power in Bihar

It was LJP (RV) that had pushed JD(U) to 3rd position in Bihar as its tally came down from 71 in 2015 to 43 in 2020. But, Chirag, too, has not got the numbers to claim CM's chair.

World order is undergoing transformation, it’s looking at India for a ‘third way’—Mohan Bhagwat

Inaugurating the new ABVP headquarters in Delhi, the RSS Sarsanghchalak said that unity and knowledge must be accompanied by modesty. We need ‘Ekta’ & ‘ekatma’, he asserted.

Uttarakhand madrasas to follow state curriculum. Students to also learn about Ram, Krishna & Buddha

Uttarakhand Waqf Board to modernise 117 madrasas under state curriculum. Non-compliance to invite action, 50 new Dr Kalam model institutions also proposed across state.

‘Hollow claims of normalcy’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre as terrorists kill at least 26 in Pahalgam

Rahul Gandhi criticises Centre’s response to Pahalgam attack, calling for accountability & concrete actions to prevent future violence.

JD(U) suffers setback in Seemanchal as Mujahid Alam quits over endorsement of waqf act amendments

The waqf bill's passage has triggered a rebellion within the JD(U), starting with the resignation of leader Mohammad Kasim Ansari.

Despite Nadda’s directive, BJP leaders rally behind Nishikant Dubey, question SC’s ‘overreach’

Many BJP leaders are also questioning Congress’s moral standing to attack Dubey. They argue Congress leaders themselves have a history of undermining the judiciary.

JPC all-states visit to begin from Maharashtra on May 17; to gather opinions on ‘One Nation, One Election’

New Delhi , April 22 (ANI): The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) all-state visit on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin from Maharashtra on May...

How bipolar political landscape allows DMK, AIADMK to keep allies from share in power pie

The question arose after Amit Shah declared on 11 April that NDA would form govt in Tamil Nadu in 2026. Five days later, AIADMK gen secy EPS said the alliance was only for the polls.

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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.