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How NCP’s Pawar vs Pawar feud is in keeping with Maharashtra’s tradition of uncle-nephew conflicts

Ajit's 2019 clash with uncle & Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar was his 1st rebellion. Now, with him taking oath as deputy CM, state's tradition of such family feuds continues.

Where Warkaris see devotion, politicians see ‘marketing’ — following annual ‘Wari’ pilgrimage

Warkaris belonging to apolitical, caste-less sect, see political parties warming up to them — from BRS chief KCR to Shinde govt which announced health insurance for pilgrims.

Ex-professor, Udayar leader with ‘short fuse’ — all about K Ponmudy, 2nd DMK minister to face ED raids

After Senthil Balaji, ED now searching premises linked to Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy & son Gautham Sigamani, his close relatives, and associates.

Aurangabad city may have been renamed, but Maharashtra politics is not quite done with Aurangzeb

In past 4 months, Maharashtra has seen multiple communal conflicts centered around the Mughal emperor. Political analysts believe his name is being used by parties to polarise voters.

Tiffs with ally BJP, optical wins & ground-level cadre challenges — 1 yr of Shinde rebellion

A year on, CM Eknath Shinde-led faction says work of building new organisation on ground remains slower than expected. Meanwhile, clashes between Sena & BJP have become apparent.

Arrested TN minister Senthil Balaji is Karur strongman, ‘Yes man’ favoured by Jayalalithaa & Stalin

Senthil was part of coterie that supported Sasikala’s nephew in AIADMK factional fight. After joining DMK, he was credited with its good show in Kongu region in civic polls.

Shrunken national footprint, politics ‘too cultured’, overdependence on Sharad Pawar — 24 yrs of NCP

Party’s electoral presence in home turf Maharashtra & Lok Sabha is almost same as it was soon after its formation. Pawar’s politics seen as ‘a bit too cultured’ for the times. 

What has Sameer Wankhede been up to since Aryan storm? Social work, BJP photo-ops & a CBI probe

IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, who faces a CBI probe over alleged 'Aryan Khan drug bust', has been building a social profile championing various causes, even triggering rumours of a political foray.

As call for MDMK-DMK merger sparks debate, how splits & ‘ghar wapsis’ shaped Dravidian politics

When Dravidian politics stalwart S Duraisamy quit Vaiko’s MDMK Tuesday, he called for its merger with ‘mother’ party DMK. A look at the many splits & succession wars in the Tamil Nadu parties.

From MGR & Amma to EPS: How ‘Lion of Salem’ Palaniswami made AIADMK crown his own

AIADMK is finally in grip of Jayalalithaa protégé EPS after a bitter factional battle. But while he is coming into his own, threats linger — from ally BJP to rival O. Panneerselvam.

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India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.