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Mahagatbandhan gets a Mayawati reality check as BSP raises the stakes

BSP chief Mayawati ties up with Ajit Jogi in Chhattisgarh, says will go solo in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. 

In RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s words lie the BJP’s 2019 campaign

Each statement by Mohan Bhagwat carried a well-thought out implication for the BJP, which will help it fine-tune its image and campaign.

‘Clown Prince’ Rahul Gandhi, you lied on the Rafale deal & NPAs: Arun Jaitley

The finance minister accused Congress of lying about the actual value of NPAs during its tenure.

Congress says it has enough legislators to replace BJP govt in Goa

Congress wants the governor to call upon them to form government since the BJP is short of the halfway mark.

Rahul Gandhi wants Sitharaman to resign for ‘lying’ about HAL in Rafale deal

Nirmala Sitharaman had earlier accused former defence minister A.K. Antony of not supporting HAL in getting the Rafale deal.

Want Ram temple at Ayodhya very soon, will remove cause of Hindu-Muslim tension: Bhagwat

RSS chief Bhagwat talks of SC striking down Section 377, says it's important to change with time but also need to address 'aswasthata' in society.

J&K Congress agrees to participate in panchayat polls, but on one condition

Congress chief G.A. Mir said they would keep a close eye on administration to ensure a smooth and safe election.

Pakistan court suspends all jail sentences of Nawaz Sharif & family members

Islamabad High Court has ordered the release of Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan.

Why Congress silence on India-US secret military pact is surprising

It’s been two weeks since COMCASA was signed, and the only response from Congress is no comments.

Congress not to disclose CM candidate’s name in poll-bound Telangana

The party will fight the Assembly elections jointly with the TDP, CPI and Telangana Jana Samithi, said a state Congress leader.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.