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Will Modi’s pitch for 3rd term give relief to party leaders from ‘retirement’ at 75? BJP MPs hope so

In 2019, BJP dropped more than 20 veteran MPs including L.K. Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi. Sumitra Mahajan, Kalraj Mishra who were above 75 years.

More ‘parivarjan & power’, less ‘education & farmers’ — Modi’s focus in I-Day speeches since 2014

In Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this year, the word 'power' found 30 mentions, 'youth' 25 mentions, 'technology' 11 mentions & 'farmers' 5 mentions.

‘Democracy, Constitution & traditions threatened’ — Kharge attacks Modi govt in I-Day speech

Alluding to monsoon session when his mic was 'switched off', Congress president Kharge said in Independence Day speech that voice of Opposition was suppressed in Parliament.

‘Rid India of corruption, dynasty & appeasement politics’ — PM launches 2024 campaign from Red Fort

In his 77th Independence Day speech, Modi pitched for a  ‘strong, stable & full-majority government’ and promised to make India one of the top three economies.    

‘Democracy is being torn to shreds by distorting old constitutional systems,’ says Kharge

In his Independence Day speech, the Congress president alleged that the government is claiming credit for schemes of previous governments just by changing their names.

Firhad Hakim, Kunal Ghosh bat for Mamata as PM at Kolkata event, TMC says ‘not party line’

Trinamool spokesperson says the Bengal CM herself has said she doesn’t want the PM’s chair, and the party leaders had expressed their ‘personal views' at conclave of TMC supporters.

Why did Congress leadership in 1947 ‘fall in line so easily’ with idea of Partition, asks Hardeep Puri

Speaking at exhibition commemorating 14 August as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’, Union minister & BJP leader Puri also asserts that ‘Akhand Bharat will emerge’.

Surjewala sparks row with ‘demon’ jibe at BJP supporters in Haryana, Khattar & others hit back

Congress RS MP made the comment while criticising BJP & JJP over unemployment at a rally Sunday. Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Hardeep Singh Puri among those to condemn it.

‘Tarnishing image of senior Pawar,’ says Shiv Sena (UBT) over frequent meetings of Ajit-Sharad

Sharad Pawar, whose NCP is an ally of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress in the state, said his party will not go with BJP though some ‘well-wishers’ are trying to persuade him.

Days after speaking up against leadership, 3 Samajwadi Party leaders expelled

SP leaders Pradeep Tiwari, Brajesh Yadav & Purnendu Tiwari had targeted former MLC Udayveer Singh for allegedly misleading party chief Akhilesh Yadav against them.

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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.