scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, April 18, 2026
HomePolitics

Politics

Rahul Gandhi blames demonetisation and GST for lynchings

In a speech in Germany, the Congress president alleged PM Modi wasn't doing enough to 'fix' the problem of joblessness.

Lok Sabha nomination not a factor, says Ashish Khetan as he quits AAP

The former journalist is the second key member to leave the Arvind Kejriwal-led party in just over a week.

Dalits renew calls for Bharat Bandh, allege ‘govt proxies’ are trying to dilute law again

Two lawyers have moved the top court challenging the latest amendment to the SC/ST Act, but Dalit groups say it could be part of a ‘double game’ by the govt.

Three reasons why it will be tough for even Ahmed Patel to raise money for Congress

Patel, known to be resilient and a leader with friendships across the board, will have to fight Congress’ image problems.

Gurudas Kamat, the five-time Congress MP who was too impulsive for his own good

Kamat, who died Wednesday after a heart attack in New Delhi, climbed the ranks within the party to remain an asset for Mumbai Congress for more than 30 years.

China welcomes positive remarks from Modi & Imran on improving bilateral ties

India, though, has been maintaining that it is willing to hold bilateral talks with Pakistan without the intervention of any other nation, including China.

After Ashutosh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan ‘withdraws from party activities’

The former journalist said he wants to focus on his legal practice, but dismissed talk of his imminent resignation as speculation.

After Chai Pe Charcha, BJP to launch Tiffin Pe Charcha in all districts of Uttar Pradesh

Idea is to get senior leaders to interact with grassroots workers while sharing home-cooked meals. First event sees CM Yogi Adityanath’s participation.

Army gets dragged into Kerala flood politics as CPM and RSS fight over who’s doing more

RSS alleges state govt is interfering with Army’s operations; ruling CPI(M) insists it has been appreciated by rescue forces, while RSS is ‘spreading lies’.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan comes out in support of friend Sidhu

People in India who are targeting Sidhu are doing a great disservice to peace in the subcontinent, said Imran Khan.

On Camera

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

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.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.