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BJP urges Nitish Kumar to finalise JD(U)’s political stand on Bihar alliance

JD(U) leaders seek to downplay reports of strain in ties with BJP over seat allotment for 2019 Lok Sabha polls. New Delhi: The JD(U), a BJP...

Unfit father, worthy son earlier, roles reversed now, says Yashwant Sinha

Yashwant tweets after son says he was “only honouring due process of law” in meeting lynching convicts in Jharkhand.

As JU cancels admission tests, faculty and students protest ‘assault on 40-year-old legacy’

As many as 16 of the JU English department’s 18 teachers have opted out of the admission process in protest.

Dalit atrocities are a concern but LJP will remain in NDA, says Chirag Paswan

Says made general statement on working with Tejashwi, says 'it doesn't mean party joining RJD alliance'

BJP wants Aadhaar, voter ID details of journalists for Amit Shah event in Chennai

To obtain a press pass to attend Shah’s event in Tamil Nadu, journalists have to give personal identification details.

As Nitish Kumar & Amit Shah prepare to meet, their parties are busy ensuring it goes well

Sources say JD(U) wants 14 seats, which was conveyed to BJP during a 1 July meeting between aides of Nitish and Shah.

Separatist Asiya Andrabi arrested in Srinagar by NIA for ‘waging war against India’

Asiya Andrabi, chief of Dukhtaran-e-Millat, was in a Kashmir jail in a case of stone-pelting and arranging a demonstration in the Valley.

BJP makes plans to reap political dividend after sowing support price seed

Party directs state units to launch ‘information blitzkrieg’ on decision, counter opposition attempts to project it as anti-farmer. New Delhi: A day after the NDA government...

Unveiling: The Aishwarya Rai of politics

The RJD is yet to make an announcement but the photo of Tej Pratap Yadav’s wife on posters has triggered rumours.    

PM Modi set to launch BJP’s Rajasthan campaign with a toast to welfare beneficiaries

At least two-three lakh beneficiaries of government schemes are expected to turn up for the rally at Jaipur tomorrow. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

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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.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

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.