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AIADMK in turmoil again as 2026 polls approach, with BJP factor adding to the tension

Senior party leader Sengottaiyan’s discontent, along with OPS's willingness to return, has sparked speculation about a challenge to EPS's leadership. 

Why SGPC president’s resignation has plunged the religious body & Akal Takht into a crisis

Dhami's resignation came 3 days after Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh had condemned SGPC for dismissal of Giani Harpreet Singh as jathedar of Damdama Sahib

Congress’s Sam Pitroda says China threat ‘blown out of proportion’, stirs fresh political row

Pitroda, party's overseas chief, has suggested that China is often labelled a threat due to the tendency of the US to 'define an enemy'.

Trump’s support for paper ballots in Modi’s presence gives ammunition to Opposition

Trump expressed support for paper ballots in joint press conference with Modi. In India, Congress has been demanding return to paper ballots, saying EVMs are susceptible to manipulation.

President’s Rule in Manipur nettles both Meiteis & Kukis, civil society organisations harden stand

Kuki-Zo & Zomi civil society groups welcome the move, but maintain demand for separate administration, Meiteis term it ‘deliberate ploy’ to push ‘state further into turmoil’.

‘Petty’ not to acknowledge good, says Tharoor, as Congress goes red after praise of Vijayan govt

Tharoor asserted that he took pride from the fact that the gains under the Left build on initiatives undertaken by former chief minister & the late Congress stalwart, Oommen Chandy

Oppn parties demand Vaishnaw’s sacking over NDLS stampede, allege ‘cover-up’

Congress, AAP and TMC demand that PM Modi sack Ashwini Vaishnaw or that the railways minister own up responsibility for NDLS stampede and resign.

Rahul’s early pick, coined Vajpayee slogan. Who is AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan

Natarajan first ventured into politics with the NSUI. In 2008, she was made AICC secretary as part of Rahul Gandhi's push to induct youth from the grassroots. A year later, she became an MP.

Ahmed Patel’s son Faisal severs ties with Congress, 10 months after party ceded his legacy seat to AAP

The late Ahmed Patel was not just the Congress's main crisis manager but also former party president Sonia Gandhi's closest aide.

Murmurs of Naidu-Kalyan rift grow as dy CM skips review meet, evades calls, goes on temple run

Kalyan has publicly criticised govt functioning on a few occasions. TDP-JSP leaders also sparred over the succession question in January before the ministers' rankings created more discomfort.

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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.