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Coalition politics makes a comeback as Narendra Modi faces first no-confidence motion

The motion today will reveal which group has been more successful in pulling smaller, non-aligned parties into its fold.

Numbers, speeches and everything else you need to know about Friday’s no-confidence motion

BJP looks comfortable with 273 MPs but given the timing of the motion, ahead of the election year, a lot more is at stake.

No-confidence motion against Modi govt defeated by 325-126 votes

Here’s a real-time commentary in which our experts track the no-confidence motion in Parliament. 11:09 pm: The no-confidence motion against the Modi govt is defeated...

Opposition says Centre misusing probe agencies to target its leaders

Congress leader Anand Sharma alleged Modi govt had ‘double standards’ on corruption.

BJP strategy is to use no-trust vote to expose ‘cracks’ in opposition unity

Senior BJP leaders are already in touch with several parties and many MPs are believed to have promised to vote against the motion. 

CBI files chargesheet against P. Chidambaram, son Karti in Aircel Maxis deal

The duo are under the scanner for alleged irregularities in Aircel-Maxis deal of Rs 3,500 crore and INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore.

As Modi loses faith in his own development agenda for 2019, Hindutva reigns supreme

PM will visit Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya end of the year and may contest 2019 from Puri, one of four Hindu pilgrimage centres.

Tamil Nadu CM hints AIADMK may not back no-confidence motion against Modi govt

Palaniswami said TDP's motion specific to Andhra Pradesh, and added no party voiced support for AIADMK MPs on Cauvery issue.

Two MoUs signed 2 years apart, but there’s still no Yamuna sewage treatment plant in sight

The agreement involves the construction of a plant that has the capacity to treat 20 million litres of sewage per day for further use at a refinery.

Defying whip, TDP’s Diwakar Reddy to stay away from no-confidence motion in Parliament

Diwakar Reddy says TDP whip to attend Parliament just 'routine', adds govt not going to fall anyway.

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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.