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AAP debutant Avadh Ojha has his goal set for Patparganj: make East Delhi seat next IAS coaching hub

In his own words, Ojha’s decision to align with the AAP stems from his admiration for Kejriwal’s educational reforms, which, he believes, resonate with his own vision for Delhi.

Haryana CM Saini drinks from Yamuna, his govt files complaint against Kejriwal over ‘poisoning’ remark

Sonepat Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Goyal issued notice to Kejriwal on the complaint Wednesday, asking him to appear in person before the court on 17 February.

As Waqf JPC draft report builds on BJP’s proposals, Oppn decries ‘hit at Muslims’ faith’

31-member JPC adopted 655-page report Tuesday. It is to be submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Thursday, but there is no clarity on if it will be tabled in Parliament in budget session.

Modi likens AAP leaders to Charles Sobhraj, fires back at Kejriwal for ‘Haryana poisoning Yamuna’ claim

At a rally in Delhi ahead of assembly polls, the PM criticises the AAP govt for corruption and promised the people he would continue AAP’s welfare schemes if voted to power.

From more funds for Amaravati to interest-free loan, what’s on Naidu & Nitish’s budget wishlist

Bihar's request can play in Centre’s mind as the state heads to polls in October-November. Last year, Opposition had dubbed Budget as ‘kursi bachao’ (cling to power) exercise.

Rahul, Kejriwal intensify Congress-AAP tussle with no-holds barred attacks ahead of Delhi polls

Calling Kejriwal & Sisodia ‘liquor scam architects’, Rahul terms Congress-AAP fight ‘battle of ideologies’. Kejriwal hits back, asks why Gandhis were not arrested in National Herald case.

Bandi Sanjay, Revanth govt lock horns over Padma award demand for poet & ‘ex-Maoist ideologue’ Gaddar

Minister says award for Gaddar akin to 'spitting on graves' of cops & BJP workers who fell victim to this ideology. Even Congress, TDP leaders were killed by Naxals, he adds.

Delhi district court quashes summons against CM Atishi in defamation case

The court further said that the allegations levelled by the revisionist are political. The threshold is high in a political defamation case.

100 days of Saini 2.0: Why Haryana CM is no longer seen merely as Khattar’s protégé

In less than a year since being named CM, Saini led BJP to a thumping win in assembly polls & has emerged as a respected leader within & outside BJP with his ‘inclusive’ approach.

Out on parole ahead of Delhi polls, Ram Rahim returns to Sirsa 1st time since 2017 conviction

Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan & now Delhi, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim's parole is often timed before elections in states where his followers form a voter base.

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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.