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JD(S) will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls independently, says Deve Gowda

Amid the recent friendly relations with BJP, the JD(S) supremo maintained that the party will decide its future course of action based on the prevailing situation.

‘Like East India Company, Indian Mujahideen,’ Modi jibe at Oppn INDIA amid stir over Manipur

The Opposition has held up Parliament over demands for a detailed discussion on Manipur and a statement on it by the Prime Minister.

Congress MP slams BJP over delay in awarding ST status to 6 indigenous communities in Assam

Stating that BJP failed to fulfil poll promise made in 2014 Lok Sabha polls and 2016 state polls, Nawgong MP Pradyut Bordoloi says delay exposes party's ‘insincerity and indifference'.

2 ex-MPs, 2 former SP ministers among BJP’s 18 new inductions in UP from across parties

These include 11 from Samajwadi Party, 5 from Bahujan Samaj Party & 1 each from Congress & Rashtriya Lok Dal. Shalini Yadav, who fought against Modi from Varanasi in 2019, too, joins BJP.

‘Either President’s Rule in Manipur, or CM should go,’ says MP from BJP-led NDA ally MNF

PM Modi should have spoken on the Manipur issue much much earlier, says MNF Lok Sabha MP C Lalrosanga. He claims that he was indirectly told not to discuss it at NDA meeting.

‘Sky will not fall if PM addresses Parliament’: Oppn protest continues over Manipur violence

The third day of the Monsoon Session was a washout Monday with several adjournments, as Opposition MPs stood firm on their demand for a larger discussion on the northeast state.

It’s Nishad vs Nishad in NDA as BJP ally & former MP battle to represent key UP community

While Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad suggests he is rightful claimant of Nishads' support, BJP leader Jai Prakash Nishad has planned a 'mahakumbh' to 'ensure community isn't misled'.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended from Rajya Sabha for entire monsoon session

The motion for Singh's suspension, due to 'repeatedly violating directions of the Chair', was moved by Union Minister and Leader of the House Piyush Goyal.

Realtor, HLP chief & NDA ally — verdict in Geetika Sharma case to decide Gopal Kanda’s fate

Former air hostess with Gopal Kanda’s now-defunct MLDR airlines had accused him of harassing her. Court ruling Tuesday will decide fate of Sirsa MLA & Haryana Lokhit Party chief.

Haryana BJP moves to douse tensions after 9th-century king’s statue reignites Gurjar-Rajput row

BJP in damage control mode, state unit chief O.P. Dhankar says great men can't be identified by caste. CM Khattar to meet leaders of both communities soon to resolve issue. 

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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.