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Ramdev seems to be angry with BJP, but party looks for solution in ‘Modi balm’

BJP considers Ramdev a 'significant asset', given his mass appeal, OBC roots and lower middle class follower base, and wants him on their side in 2019.

Pakistan remains an army-ruled country despite prime minister Imran Khan: V.K. Singh

Minister of state for foreign affairs V.K. Singh said India is adopting a wait and watch approach on the newly installed government in Pakistan.

Pro-India party in Bhutan gets knocked out of polls as Doklam jitters abound

The elimination of outgoing PM Tshering Tobgay’s party is a signal that Bhutan doesn’t want to be seen as either pro-India or pro-China.

Mayawati to go it alone if she doesn’t get ‘respectable’ seat share in anti-BJP alliance

The BSP chief has accused the BJP of being indifferent to incidents of mob-lynching in the states in which it is in power.

BJP to apply ‘T20’ formula for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The party has set a target for every worker to visit at least 20 houses in their area and publicise the government's achievements over tea.

The Left retains control of JNU student union, wins all four central panel posts

RSS affiliate ABVP stood second, while the NSUI, the Congress' student wing, failed to make a mark.

Court takes over kabaddi too, appoints retired judge to pick national team

The judge was appointed an observer by the Delhi High Court after questions were raised over the Asiad selection process.

Visiting Himachal Pradesh for a ‘Malana Cream’ or ‘chitta’ high? The CM has other plans

Jairam Thakur wants stricter provisions against drug abuse, including a bail bar even if you possess small amounts.

Tech Mahindra sacks diversity officer ‘who mocked gay people & called Islam a global pain’

The company had conducted an internal inquiry against Richa Gautam after a former employee went public with allegations of harassment.

Prashant Kishor joins Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United)

Nitish Kumar likely to ask Kishor to negotiate seat-sharing with BJP for 2019. 

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.