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SAD chief thanks Modi for his remark on Operation Blue Star, sparks alliance rumours for 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal calls for 'unconditional apology' from Govt of India to Sikhs for the 'tragic outrage against Guru’s abode'. Also urges Kejriwal to apologise.

In state’s Ahirwal region, 3 dynastic families match the enigma of Haryana’s Lals. Who they are

Rao Inderjit Singh, Captain Ajay Yadav & Rao Narbir Singh are spearheading their respective families in Ahirwal comprising Mahendragarh, Rewari, and Gurugram districts.

‘Kanimozhi nobody without father Karunanidhi, Modi could give TN an alternate path,’ says Annamalai

During phase 1 of his padyatra in Tamil Nadu, BJP state chief K. Annamalai claims Modi has done a lot for revival of Tamil culture, says NDA poised to win many seats in state in 2024.

‘Special focus on defectors’: In MP, Congress woos disgruntled BJP leaders to checkmate CM Chouhan

Kamal Nath-led Congress in Madhya Pradesh is using BJP leaders, who might be feeling neglected or overlooked, to weaken Scindia’s stronghold & avenge the fall of its govt in 2020.

Modi says Opposition ‘ran away’ during no-trust motion, criticises TMC’s ‘terror politics’ in Bengal

During a virtual address to Panchayati Raj Parishad in West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi also said Opposition not serious about discussing Manipur & wants to politicise issue.

‘New levels of corruption’ — Punjab Opposition wants AAP minister accused in land scam dismissed

Lal Chand Kataruchak has been accused of facilitating transfer of an officer accused in Pathankot land scam. This comes months after allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Tea with 2 voters daily, weekly targets, zonal meetings — Amit Shah’s poll plan for MP BJP

Party sources said Home Minister Shah has assigned weekly tasks and targets to MP leaders and workers to help get the state unit in order before assembly polls later this year.

‘Linguistic imperialism’ — Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams new bills replacing IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the three bills in Parliament Friday. Stalin called the move ‘recolonisation in the name of decolonisation’.

NDA panel to ensure allies speak in ‘one voice’ — 2024 focus on development, ‘not Oppn narrative’

Decision taken at meeting of NDA spokespersons held Friday. Main aim of one-day media workshop was to ensure better coordination among alliance partners.

Two BJP-backed members help SDPI bag Talapady gram panchayat president’s post in Karnataka

SDPI is political arm of outlawed Popular Front of India. Of 24 members in Talapady gram panchayat, 13 were backed by BJP, SDPI had support of 10 while 1 was aligned with Congress.

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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.