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All the options BJP is exploring to hold assembly elections along with Lok Sabha 2019

With the idea failing to gain traction with political rivals, the BJP is thinking of making a start by shifting elections in states where it is in office.

7 Punjab AAP MLAs raise banner of revolt, declare state unit ‘free’ from Delhi’s control

Led by former opposition leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira, the rebel MLAs say they will create a third alternative in Punjab politics.

Simultaneous polls is a good idea in principle, says ex-CEC S.Y. Quraishi

Former chief election commissioner S.Y. Quraishi said simultaneous central, state and Panchayat elections was a good idea in principle but infeasible and should not...

Assam police stop Trinamool delegates at Silchar airport anticipating trouble

The Trinamool Congress delegation, which includes six MPs, has reached Assam to assess the situation over NRC issue.

Congress to give fresh life to MPs’ report that said demonetisation was a flop

BJP MPs had rejected report last year; it reportedly says that demonetisation failed to achieve its objectives.

No Narendra Modi at Imran Khan’s oath ceremony: Pakistan PM-elect settles for simple event

PTI spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry says it will be a completely national event, only a few close friends of Imran Khan to be invited. 

Supreme Court takes up ‘mass rape’ in Bihar shelter home after letter from activist

Court directs TISS to submit a copy of its audit report that unearthed sexual exploitation of 34 girls in a state-run shelter.

Impasse between Modi govt and SC could worsen as Justice Joseph’s name remains stuck

It’s been two weeks since SC collegium reiterated the judge’s name, but a report says govt is unlikely to clear it.

Congress, TDP and Trinamool protest in Lok Sabha over Assam NRC list

Parties raised concerns over the need to protect SC & STs, strengthen the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Congress makes 2019 plan with some help from Priyanka, pins hope on allies and millennials

The party’s campaign for next year’s election will see a big push to bolster Rahul Gandhi’s appeal as the Congress’ PM candidate.

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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.