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Khattar govt faces flak over purported video of cop on Nuh violence, Vij says ‘ordered complete probe’

Opposition attacks Haryana govt for 'negligence' after purported video of Nuh CID inspector claiming he had shared prior inputs of possible build-up of communal tension in district goes viral.

BJP uses NYT report on ‘Chinese propaganda’ to target Congress — ‘break-India narrative being spread’

NYT article says American millionaire Neville Roy Singham 'works closely with Chinese govt' & his network funds organisations around world, including Indian portal NewsClick.

Rahul Gandhi changes X bio, formerly Twitter, back to ‘Member of Parliament’ after reinstatement

Following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha in March, the Congress leader updated his bio on Twitter to 'Disqualified MP'.

Rahul Gandhi reinstated as MP, can now participate in no-confidence motion against Modi-led NDA

After SC Friday stayed Rahul's conviction in 'Modi surname' defamation case, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury approached LS secretariat requesting to take back his disqualification.

42 cells, 42 target groups — Congress tailors poll outreach in MP, from barbers to doctors

Each of the 42 committees set up by Congress Madhya Pradesh unit, under chief Kamal Nath, targets specific groups, from communities to professions as well as those with a certain grievance. 

Meo dynasts have always dominated politics in Mewat — a look at region’s leaders, past & present

Animosity between leaders hasn't done region any good. According to Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed, political leadership of Mewat has raised peoples' issues, but their voice hasn’t really been heard.

CM Chouhan may not be face of ‘Jan Ashirwad’ yatra in MP, BJP likely to diversify leadership

Party plans to have multiple leaders, including CM Shivraj Chouhan, lead the public outreach campaign on rotation basis, with aim to reduce factionalism & anti-incumbency, it is learnt.

‘Moral obligation’ — NDA partner Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support from Biren Singh govt

The KPA has two MLAs in the 60-member Manipur assembly. KPA general secretary W Lalam Hangshing says move is 'but natural...in the present circumstances'.

AAP, BJP clash after murder case lodged against Haryana AAP leader over Bajrang Dal activist’s death

Javed Ahmed has been accused of instigating a mob to kill Bajrang Dal activist Pradeep Kumar and companions, who were returning from religious procession that turned violent in Nuh.

‘They do nothing, nor let anyone do anything’: Modi’s swipe at Oppn at Rly station project launch

PM was virtually addressing stone laying ceremony for project to modernise 508 railway stations across 27 states. He also praised taxpayers saying their money is being used for development.

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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.