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Before Kejriwal, BJP’s Hardeep Puri too pitched Delhi Metro rebate for students. What are the hurdles

In a letter to PM Modi, Kejriwal proposed that Delhi govt & Centre split the expenses incurred 50:50. The BJP dismissed the demand as a political gimmick.

After AP CM proposes ‘3 kids’ rule for those fighting local polls, Oppn takes jibe at Naidu & son

Naidu has been vocally advocating population growth in AP, urging families to have more kids to sustain demographic dividend & maintain state’s competitive edge in industrial output.

Who is TMC’s PV Anvar, former LDF-backed MLA now on a mission to ‘end’ Pinarayi govt

PV Anvar, former Nilambur MLA who had a falling out with the Pinarayi Vijayan govt in September last year after comments on the CM's top aides, joined the TMC on 10 January.

Up against Kejriwal, Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit hits streets to remind voters of ‘Sheila ji wali Delhi’

Sandeep Dikshit is contesting against AAP chief Kejriwal in New Delhi seat. As part of campaign, he distributed a pamphlet with his biodata and a picture of him and his mother.

Periyar bashing gained NTK’s Seeman an unlikely ally in BJP. But will it yield electoral gains

BJP leaders including Tamil Nadu party chief Annamalai, national secy H Raja & even RSS ideologue GS Gurumurthy have come out in Seeman's support over his views on the social reformer.

Freebies dominate BJP’s Delhi manifesto. Rs 21,000 to pregnant women, free cylinder on Holi, Diwali

BJP has also promised, in 1st of its manifesto, to set up Atal Canteen Yojana under which those living in slum clusters will get a meal for Rs 5, if voted to power in Delhi.

In defence of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Indian State’ remark, Congress plays Article 12 card

At a press conference, Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel & Pawan Khera say state institutions have been captured by BJP-RSS.

What’s going on in Mayawati’s mind? After Akash Anand, nephew no.2 attends BSP meet with pen & diary

Ishan, the younger brother of Akash Anand, had also attended a press conference Wednesday organised on the occasion of the BSP supremo’s 69th birthday in Lucknow.

A jibe at an AAP MLA puts BJP in a spot as Purvanchali politics takes centre stage in Delhi again

JD(U) boss & Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has asked BJP brass to take 'appropriate action' against Poonawalla so that it sends across a 'stern message to everyone'.

Not right to say Mumbai unsafe based on stray incidents, says CM Fadnavis as Oppn slams law & order

The CM, who also holds the home portfolio, however said all such attacks would be thoroughly probed.

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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.