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CPI(M) to Kerala Congress amid ‘neo-fascist’ row: Don’t need certificate on how to fight BJP, RSS

Inaugurating 24th State Conference in Kollam, CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat accuses Congress of playing ‘cheap politics’, highlights contrast between ‘neo-fascism’ & ‘classical fascism’.

With its MLC wins, BJP tightens hold on north Telangana, sets sights on rural & Hyderabad civic polls

The latest MLC polls results come as the BJP seeks to position itself as the leading opposition force in Telangana after losing ground to the Congress in the 2023 assembly elections.

Kirodi Lal rebellion to corruption charges from its own MLA, Rajasthan BJP is in quite a pickle

A string of issues over the past several months have brought embarrassment to the BJP in the state. The Opposition meanwhile is capitalising every misstep.

Under fire for praising Aurangzeb, Abu Azmi points to actor & journalist’s remarks on Shivaji

Suspended from Maharashtra assembly, SP MLA said, 'I want to ask govt whether there are 2 different laws in state. One for Abu Azmi, another for Rahul Solapurkar & Prashant Koratkar?'

Why ruling Congress & Kannada film industry are on a collision course

Heated back-and-forth spotlights the link, or lack thereof, between politics & cinema in Karnataka. It is threatening to put an irreparable wedge between the industry and Congress.

TN parties unite against delimitation, resolve to form joint action committee with all southern states

All-party meeting led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin saw 58 of 63 invited parties attend. BJP allies Puthiya Tamilagam, Tamil Maanila Congress, Puthiya Needhi Katchi & NTK skipped it.

With all-party meeting, DMK sees chance to isolate BJP, rally TN parties ahead of polls

Stalin has invited all parties in the state to attend a meeting on 5 March in protest of Centre’s delimitation proposal. Experts say the issue will form the top agenda for 2026 polls.

Why Dhananjay Munde’s resignation is a ‘big blow’ to Mahayuti govt’s image

The NCP MLA, who shares close ties with Ajit Pawar, resigned as a minister Tuesday after his aide was accused of murdering a sarpanch in Maharashtra's Beed district—Munde's stronghold.

Dhananjay Munde: Ajit Pawar aide with chequered past & now Mahayuti’s first casualty

Dhananjay Munde resigned as minister Tuesday after his aide, Walmik Karad, was charge-sheeted for the death of Santosh Deshmukh, the BJP sarpanch in Munde’s home district, Beed.

Congress finds common ground with TMC, alleges voter list manipulation by BJP ‘in connivance’ with EC

TMC had alleged that multiple voters in various states had been issued similar EPIC numbers. ECI admitted Sunday that it had happened due to ‘a decentralised & manual mechanism’.

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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.