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How KCR is making moves in Maharashtra — ‘kisan sarkar’ push, temple visit, NCP leader’s induction

Telangana CM addressed public meeting in Pandharpur during which he inducted NCP leader Bhagirath Bhalke into BRS, which has been trying to make inroads into Maharashtra.

Why BRS’s Maharashtra push is giving Congress & NCP nasty flashbacks to 2014, 2019

In 2014, AIMIM is said to have dented Congress’s vote bank in a few seats in Maharashtra, while in 2019, Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi is believed to have hurt Congress-NCP’s chances in some seats.

Madhya Pradesh BJP takes ‘panna’ from Gujarat book — ID cards for 38 lakh workers, page committees

The BJP in poll-bound MP hopes to replicate the successful Gujarat election formula and beat anti-incumbency by ‘empowering’ workers with ID cards, micromanaging voter lists.

‘Pushing anti-Sikh ideology of his Delhi boss’ — SGPC rejects Mann’s gurbani broadcast bill

SGPC’s general house passes resolution against Punjab govt's 'anti-Sikh' amendment to Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1925, says will protest if it isn't revoked, and called it a bid to 'usurp SGPC'.

RSS mouthpiece compares Indira’s Emergency to Holocaust in ‘special Hitler-Gandhi’ edition

An editorial in 'Emergency special edition' of RSS mouthpiece Panchjanya alleges Congress party is 'not only far from non-violence but close to Nazism'.

‘Congress murdered democracy’, says Rajnath Singh, remembers his incarceration during Emergency

Singh was speaking at BJP’s Maha Jansampark Abhiyaan’ programme -- aimed to create awareness about the achievements and initiatives of the BJP government in its nine years so far.

One-upmanship in Karnataka BJP out in open as Yatnal, Bommai fight over ‘adjustment politics’

Vijayapura MLA & ex-CM trade barbs over Shivakumar's Friday visit to latter’s home. Party yet to name its state head & leader of opposition ahead of 3 July legislature session.

BJP won 224 seats with 50% vote share in 2019 — 88 more than 2014. But Opposition finds silver lining

BJP boosted seats with over 50% vote share and expanded its reach in 2019 Lok Sabha polls. But united opposition & diverse voter expectations might be a challenge in 2024, say experts.

‘Desperate attempts’ — Congress ridicules AAP for seeking support from party on central Ordinance

Days after meeting to forge alliance against BJP, Congress's Ajay Maken points out ‘contradictions’ in AAP’s approach. Congress leaders didn't entertain Kejriwal at meeting either.

New state in-charge Deepak Babaria in place, but Haryana Congress leaders can’t stop bickering

Amid sloganeering in Hooda's favour at Babaria's 1st meeting, latter warns leaders from speaking against each other. State unit chief Udai Bhan dismissed talk of infighting.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.