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Modi has been fixated with IPS officers and that’s hurt him badly

As the Alok Verma-Rakesh Asthana war in CBI continues to rage, a look at Narendra Modi’s past encounters with top police officers.

Shiv Sena has to ally with us for Hindutva, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

With Shiv Sena lashing out at the party on Ram Temple, CM Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP wanted it to be constructed democratically.

Union minister Ananth Kumar back in India after treatment, still needs to rest

Union minister Ananth Kumar's office in Bengaluru has denied reports that he is suffering from cancer.

Congress goes BJP way to draft manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha elections

As part of the manifesto consultation process, Congress will organise over 150 meetings with experts and the public across the country.

Shivpal Singh Yadav announces new political party to contest in 2019 elections

The party, which is called Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia, was launched following Shivpal's fallout with nephew Akhilesh Yadav.

National level pre-poll opposition alliance for 2019 unlikely, says Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar said that a uniform national alliance is unlikely since the political situation on ground varies from state to state, but he's trying to bring together non-BJP parties to defeat the NDA.

War in CBI is hurting Narendra Modi’s PM-in-control image & BJP is worried

The war at the top in CBI gives ammunition to opposition parties & rivals and BJP leadership is worried as this hurts Modi's image.

Modi must be held accountable for Kashmir situation, poor voter turnout: Omar Abdullah 

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah says PDP and BJP responsible for lack of people’s participation in elections, doubts if 2019 polls can be held in free & fair manner.

Smriti Irani on Sabarimala: Would you take blood-soaked sanitary napkin to a friend’s house?

Speaking at a conference in Mumbai, Union minister Smriti Irani said that there is a difference between praying and desecrating and one should recognise and respect it.

The Khashoggi India knew was a billionaire arms dealer who socialised with ex-PMs & godman

Slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the nephew of arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, who rubbed shoulders with former PMs Rajiv Gandhi & Chandra Shekhar.

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.