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The separatist and darling of Kashmir who is now Modi’s ‘younger brother’

Sajad Lone was once a staunch separatist opposed to Indian presence in Kashmir, he is now the BJP’s face in the Valley.

Cracks appear in BJP’s backbone: We need change, chant MP’s business community

There is a sense of disappointment within Madhya Pradesh's business community about the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government. But Modi needn't worry.

History is being kinder to Manmohan Singh, and so is his own Congress party

The Congressmen who once called Manmohan Singh an ‘overestimated’ economist are falling back on him to lead the charge against PM Modi & his policies.

Governor Malik jumped the gun in dissolving J&K assembly, it’s advantage Congress-NC

Mehbooba Mufti’s letter to Satya Pal Malik was meant to prevent BJP-backed Sajad Lone from forming the government. But the governor took the bait.

Unite, resolve to form govt in Delhi: Mulayam’s birthday message to SP workers

On the day he turned 79, SP veteran Mulayam Singh Yadav tells workers that UP always provided the gateway to power in Delhi, says...

Adding zeroes to a zero cannot produce a hero: Prakash Javadekar on anti-BJP opposition front

The union minister also said that the proposed opposition alliance for the 2019 polls lacked an agenda and its sole objective is to oust PM Modi.

In Jammu & Kashmir’s rocky political stakes, Congress, NC & PDP outmanoeuvre BJP

The decision to stake claim to form the government, and subsequent assembly dissolution, may have put paid to BJP’s hopes of expansion in the state.

Pakistan not involved with J&K’s mainstream parties: BJP allies disagree with Ram Madhav

BJP's Bihar allies JD(U) and RLSP say Ram Madhav’s accusations that PDP and NC were working on ‘instructions from across the border’ are irresponsible.

Why Hoshangabad could be a microcosm of BJP’s prospects in MP assembly election

BJP holding its ground against heavyweight rebel and a rival 'savarna' party in Hoshangabad could be a reflection of its resilience across the state.

First Indian head of state to visit Australia, Kovind unveils Gandhi statue in Sydney

Unveiling the statue, Kovind said that Mahatma Gandhi's powerful message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence is relevant today as well.

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Abusing industrialists has become the be-all and end-all of Indian labour leaders’ role: Ambedkar

In September 1943, Dr B R Ambedkar delivered a speech at a trade union workers’ study camp in Delhi, reflecting on parliamentary democracy, trade unionism, and the labouring classes.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.