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The Modi govt keeps mixing up IR (international relations) and PR (public relations)

Modi squandered an opportunity that the UPA never had, of improving relationships with Pakistan and China without surrendering national interest.

Modi govt plans to revive contentious Jinnah House in Mumbai, make it a cultural centre

Pakistan has long wanted possession of its founder’s house, while BJP MLA M.P. Lodha wants it to be repurposed as a cultural centre, war memorial or museum.

As Nagaland goes to polls, all eyes on Rio-led new alliance with BJP

Neiphiu Rio is seen as the most influential Naga politician after S.C. Jamir; the 3-time former CM elected unopposed as the rival candidate withdrew nomination.

In presentation to PMO, junior defence minister admits Make in India hasn’t taken off

Minister of State Subhash Bhamre laid out some ‘hard facts’ in the presentation in November 2017, and blamed delays on lack of accountability.

Coming soon: National policy to set up charging stations for electric vehicles

In 15 days, the government will come up with a plan to increase the number of charging stations for electric cars across the country.

Arvind Kejriwal needs to stop cribbing now because he knew very well what he walked into

Amid the allegations about AAP MLAs assaulting Anshu Prakash, Arvind Kejriwal has to play second fiddle to lieutenant governor, the Constitution says so.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi: BJP’s latest bugbear in the Congress

BJP claimed Nirav Modi was a tenant in commercial property owned by Abhishek Singhvi’s family company; the Congress spokesperson called it ‘cheap politics’.

Spin doctor Prashant Kishor’s task has been to give Jagan a softer, family-friendly face

The image makeover of Jagan has meant that the keyword searches for 'Jagan's house in Bengaluru', it reflects a change in people's perception.

After Congress-NCP truce, Maharashtra could see stronger opposition in budget session

The estranged allies have decided to work out their differences in a bid to combat the BJP, and the first test will be on the floor of the state legislature.

EC steps up vigilance over MP bypolls after complaint against ‘biased’ authorities

Commission to depute 10 special observers and double paramilitary presence for Saturday’s by-elections, following allegations of the state machinery’s ‘bias’.

On Camera

Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

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.