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At Delhi protest on Waqf Amendment Bill, a rallying cry against ‘constitutional violations’

Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament in second half of budget session. Cabinet incorporated most of the changes suggested by the JPC headed by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal.

With VHP threatening ‘karseva’, how politics around Aurangzeb’s tomb is on the brink once more

In Nagpur, protests by VHP and Bajrang Dal lead to clash between two groups in the city’s Mahal area, mob vandalises vehicles and throws stones. Nitin Gadkari appeals for peace.

‘Before Godhra, Gujarat witnessed over 250 significant riots. None after’—Modi on Lex Fridman podcast

Speaking to the US computer scientist & podcaster, Modi said that despite his political opponents' attempts to blame his govt for the 2002 riots, the courts had found them innocent.

Found a ‘life of purpose’ through RSS, understanding Sangh not that simple, says PM Modi

Sangh provides a clear direction toward what can truly be called a purpose in life, the prime minister asserts.

Language row spills into Andhra Pradesh as BJP ally Kalyan, DMK’s Kanimozhi trade barbs

Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Kalyan was speaking at rally at Pithapuram. DMK MP Kanimozhi suggests Jana Sena Party chief shifted stance on 'Hindi imposition' after joining BJP-led NDA.

Congress tightens grip on its Telangana, Karnataka units with performance reviews & ideology pep talk

Party leaders say the high command is trying to iron out issues that have been exploited by Opposition. But, it has brought out differences between the local & central leaderships.

School uniforms, schemes & scholarships. AP education policy is all about political ‘branding’

Naidu-led NDA govt in Andhra Pradesh has unveiled new cream and olive green uniform for govt school students. Previous YSRCP govt had brought in lavender-purple and blue uniforms.

UAPA ban on 2 moderate J&K outfits faces backlash, seen as ‘contradiction’ to govt’s normalisation claim

Home Minister Amit Shah announced the ban on Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen and Awami Action Committee in a post on X Tuesday, citing disruption of law & order by the outfits.

‘Tarpaulin hijab’ to urging Muslims to stay indoors, what’s behind BJP’s Holi narrative

This year, Holi falls both on a Friday and in the holy month of Ramzan. Political analysts say Holi and Eid have long been tools of political outreach in India.

CM Lalduhoma’s ‘foreigners enter Myanmar via Mizoram’ claim a ruse to justify entry curbs—Zoramthanga

Addressing the Mizoram assembly, CM Lalduhoma said he was not opposed to the reimposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime due to unrest in the neighbouring country.

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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.