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Withdrawal of protest cases, free power for farmers if Congress comes to power in MP, says Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath accused CM Shivraj Chouhan of lying to farmers about doubling their incomes, and pushing the state into darkness with villages facing up to 10 hours of electricity cuts.

After Congress MLA asks Karnataka govt to review riot cases, Bommai hits out — ‘repaying poll favours’

Minister retorts that cases cannot be withdrawn overnight. BJP went on offensive after Tanveer Sait sought review of cases in which 'innocents & students' were falsely incarcerated.

BJP alleges 3 scams worth Rs 5,600 cr in ‘DMK Files 2’ as Stalin says BJP will destroy India

BJP leaders submit ‘DMK Files 2’ to governor, saying more details will be made public during state chief Annamalai’s padyatra. CM Stalin exhorts DMK workers to work to defeat BJP.

Oppn MPs walk out of IT panel meet over bid to push data protection bill before it reaches Parliament

Oppn MPs opposed BJP members' attempt to have panel adopt a report on draft data protection bill. The 31-member panel, which has 10 BJP MPs, however adopted report after the walkout.

Biren Singh not seen as neutral, trust Centre but not him — NPF MP on NDA coalition ‘dilemma’

Naga Peoples Front MP Lorho S. Pfoze says situation in Manipur ‘grim’. There was hope for improvement after Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit, but violence flared up again, he adds.

Grilled by Punjab vigilance, Manpreet Badal feuds with Congress chief— ‘I’m not Warring, won’t beg Mann’

BJP’s Manpreet Badal, an ex-finance minister, targeted Warring while addressing a press conference over questioning by vigilance bureau. Warring has hit back, calling Badal ‘corrupt’.

Kharge says ‘insulted’ when mike switched off in RS, Dhankhar maintains ‘can’t allow transgression’

Kharge says 'self-respect challenged' when mike switched off mid-speech. VP Dhankhar maintains LoP was given floor at a time when there was legislative business to be conducted.

Lok Sabha Speaker admits no-confidence motion against Modi govt moved by INDIA, BRS

Govt says people taught Oppn 'lesson' when no-confidence motion was moved against Modi govt ahead of 2019 LS polls. INDIA is demanding PM address Parliament on Manipur situation.

‘Will talk about UCC but…’: Uddhav tells Modi govt to ban cow slaughter, restore peace in Manipur

In interview to Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Uddhav says UCC not just about marriage but about seeing everyone as equal before law, and Bal Thackeray had taken a clear stand on it.

Potential allies to rivals? Why BJP & MNS have been sparring post NCP split

Analysts say BJP is secure in alliance with Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction, it doesn't need another ally. The MNS voter, though, is anti-NCP, so it can't ally with MVA.

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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.