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Why Muslim women will blame Congress for no progress on the triple talaq bill

Sanya Dhingra -
The Congress’ position on the bill remains ambiguous with none of its leaders either endorsing or rejecting the amendment.
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TM Krishna promises 1 Allah, Jesus song a month after Hindu group attacks Carnatic singers

Rohini Swamy -
A Right-wing Hindu outfit, has threatened singers in Tamil Nadu for singing Christian hymns and accused them of promoting conversion.
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Modi govt disapproves releasing Rajiv Gandhi case convicts fearing serious repercussions

PTI -
The Supreme Court had termed Rajiv Gandhi's assassination an 'unparallel act' in the history of crimes committed in the country. 
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Sonia Gandhi leads protests over Rafale deal outside Parliament

PTI -
Sonia Gandhi along with opposition MPs demanded a joint parliamentary committee probe into the issue.
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No one, including me, is thinking about being Congress CM candidate: Sachin Pilot

Kumar Anshuman -
Rajasthan Congress president insists party’s state unit is united, says even PM can't save the state’s BJP government. 
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Shiv Sena sends a firm message to ally BJP through its Parliament flip-flop

Manasi Phadke -
Political analysts say Sena wants the BJP to understand that while it is ideologically aligned with the NDA, it opposes Modi govt’s policies.
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‘Rahul Gandhi can hug PM Modi, but can’t call Kejriwal’: AAP blames Congress for RS loss

Kumar Anshuman -
Party calls Congress the biggest obstacle to opposition unity, says it is the reason why AAP MPs abstained from Rajya Sabha vote.
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How BJP won the day in Rajya Sabha — with a little help from Nitish Kumar

Pragya Kaushika -
Sources say Amit Shah convinced Nitish Kumar to seek votes from Shiv Sena and BJD, without which they wouldn’t have won.
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Congress accuses Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of betraying his people in Rajya Sabha

PTI -
Patnaik & his party Biju Janata Dal were denounced for making false claims of disassociating themselves from Congress & BJP.
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MP goes to Parliament dressed as Hitler to show Modi what he’s become

Nandita Singh -
Famous for his theatrics, Chittoor MP Naramalli Sivaprasad goes to Parliament dressed as Hitler to tell Modi what he's become.
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Opinion

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

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

The inherited intolerance of ‘my-god-the-only-god’. Why peace fails

Operation Meghdoot—How Indian artillery repelled Pakistan at Bilafond La in 1984

Economy

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

Udit Bubna -
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.

Defence

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

Shekhar Gupta | 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.

National Interest

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

Shekhar Gupta -
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.

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