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No-confidence motion in Lok Sabha on 8, 9 August, PM to speak on 10th

The no-trust motion was moved by the INDIA bloc over the Manipur violence which is yet to come up for discussion in Parliament.

Commitment to Congress, award to Modi — Tilak Smarak trust & politics of freedom fighter’s family

Decision of Tilak family to give Lokmanya Tilak National Award to PM runs afoul of Congress leaders. Tilak's great-grandson & Congress leader Rohit Tilak has denied rumours he may switch to BJP.

As Tirumala temple stops use of Nandini ghee in its laddoos, BJP attacks Congress in Karnataka

In run-up to May assembly elections, Congress had cornered the then Bommai-led BJP govt in Karnataka for 'sidelining Nandini and favouring Gujarat-based Amul'.

‘Govt to discuss Manipur. Opposition trying to misuse liberty given to members’: Piyush Goyal

Goyal made the remarks amid protests by Opposition members over their demand for discussion under Rule 267 which also entails voting.

Will fight Soren govt on corruption, tribal issues, says new Jharkhand BJP chief Marandi

Babulal Marandi, who was Jharkhand's 1st CM, was made state BJP chief earlier this month. In an interview, he also says party is open to suggestions from tribal community on UCC.

Modi’s ‘indifference’, Oppn’s ‘political tourism’ — INDIA MPs’ Manipur visit & how BJP reacted

21 MPs from 16 opposition parties visited Manipur which has seen ethnic clashes since 3 May. They visited relief camps to meet those affected, also met governor with memorandum.

‘Apprise central govt of breakdown of law & order,’ 21 INDIA MPs visiting Manipur tell governor

MPs from 16 opposition parties visiting Manipur give memorandum to Governor Anusuiya Uikey. They also slam condition of relief camps, say internet ban fuelling unsubstantiated rumours.

Meghalaya CM calls for political parties to engage on issues in Northeast, ‘not only for politics’

Shillong (Meghalaya) , July 29 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has urged political parties to take a keen interest in the Northeast region...

Together in INDIA, not so in Punjab? State Congress leaders accuse AAP of witch-hunt

In 16 months of AAP govt in Punjab, over dozen Congress leaders facing serious probes. State Congress leaders call it 'vendetta politics' and aren't happy with alliance.

After sparking row with claim that Badrinath Temple was ‘Buddhist mutt’, SP’s Maurya hits out at BJP

Coming amid Gyanvapi Mosque row, Swami Prasad Maurya’s comment has drawn flak from UP & Uttarakhand BJP leaders. He also alleged BJP ‘raises masjid-mandir issues before polls’. 

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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.