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Modi to Trump, how long will world leaders be in power? A reality check

With 17 world leaders under the microscope, we’ve analyzed public opinion, economic performance and the idiosyncrasies of domestic politics to gauge how long each one might be able to stay in power.

AAP announces candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Punjab, rebels angry

AAP retains 2 sitting MPs — Bhagwant Mann and Prof Sadhu Singh — but does not name candidates in the 2 other seats where its MPs have turned rebels.

Rahul Gandhi’s in MP to campaign for state polls but doesn’t miss a chance to attack Modi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi talks about issues such as Rafale and demonetisation that local voters may not even relate to.

Madhavan Nair: Ex-ISRO chief, BJP’s new face in Kerala & no stranger to controversy

As ISRO chief, Nair was responsible for 27 successful missions but he had his fair share of controversies as well — the worst being the Antrix-Devas row.

BJP move to placate Nitish Kumar, upsets Bihar ally Upendra Kushwaha

RLSP leader Upendra Khushwaha is miffed at the possibility of fewer seats for his party, to address media later today. 

‘Confused’ Rahul Gandhi’s corruption gaffe on Shivraj Chouhan brings cheer to BJP

BJP believes Rahul Gandhi's faux pas helps it question the seriousness and credibility of his corruption charges and him as a politician.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro confirms Latin and South America’s Right-ward tilt

Only Mexico, right next to Donald Trump's America, has refused to fall in line as it elected Left-leaning Lopez Obrador in July.

In Ballari Lok Sabha bypoll, Siddaramaiah & Sriramulu cross swords by proxy

Ballari Lok Sabha bypoll is being seen as an extension of the rivalry on display in the May election, when Siddaramaiah defeated Sriramulu from Badami.

Ram temple construction on RSS annual meet agenda as SC order fuels anger against BJP

There's a lot of resentment in RSS and its affiliates over BJP’s failure to build Ram temple. The RSS brass will be meeting for three days in Thane beginning 31 Oct.

Sri Lanka’s speaker warns of bloodshed as political crisis deepens

Sri Lankan parliament speaker Karu Jayasuriya fears violence if leadership struggle isn't settled in the legislature.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

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.