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Manmohan Singh was ‘firm on govt matters’ — book launch inspires lookback at highs & lows of ex-PM eras

Also speaking at launch of journalist Neerja Chowdhury’s book ‘How PMs decide’, Sharad Pawar said during Babri Masjid row, Narasimha Rao heeded BJP MP's opinion despite cabinet's advice.

Unsure who to back in Pawar tussle, many NCP MLAs sat on fence throughout assembly session

Many NCP MLAs barely attended 3-week monsoon session that ended on 4 August. Those who did sit in the House refrained from throwing barbs at each other. 

‘Flying kiss? He is a misogynistic man,’ Smriti Irani rebukes Rahul as he leaves Parliament

The Union minister said the House had never seen such ‘disgraceful’ behaviour, alleging ‘the country had now come to know about his family’s values’.

‘You are not India, you define corruption’: Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Responding to Gandhi's comments blaming Modi for silence on Manipur violence, Irani said the government is ready to debate on the issue.

Rahul hits out at Modi & BJP over Manipur in no-confidence debate — ‘burning the entire country’

Rahul was the first speaker for the no-confidence motion Wednesday, Day 2 of the debate. He was to speak Tuesday but there was a last-minute change & Gaurav Gogoi spoke instead.

Rahul charges at BJP govt in no-confidence debate, his references to ‘Bharat Mata’ expunged

The three-day no-confidence discussion began Tuesday with a fierce debate over Manipur where ongoing ethnic clashes have claimed over 150 lives and driven thousands to relief camps.

Bengaluru contractors accuse Congress govt of corruption in letter to governor — ’10-15% commission’

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Contractors Association cites 'unpaid bills', complaints of 'commission being demanded on behalf of Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar'.

AAP says Raghav Chadha didn’t violate Rajya Sabha rules. Dhankhar refers matter to Privileges Committee

During debate on Delhi services bill, Amit Shah demanded privilege proceedings against Chadha for allegedly including without consent names of 5 MPs in a list for a proposed select committee.

Delhi assembly seeing fewer sittings, fewer issues raised, finds Praja Foundation report

Report by Praja Foundation also points out that quality of issues raised by Delhi's MLAs declined & that 4 MLAs haven't raised single issue in assembly since their election in 2020.

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2: Rahul will walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya, says Maharashtra party chief

In February, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh had hinted the party was considering another yatra from Arunachal Pradesh’s Pasighat to Gujarat’s Porbandar.

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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.