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How to pass the Amit Shah test: Learn from those who’ve been there, done that

State BJP leaders are taking tips from colleagues in other states to impress the party president when he comes visiting.  Pragya Kaushika

Gurdaspur bypoll a challenge for CM Amarinder Singh

Expectations among MLAs, who have won their seats multiple times, and Rahul Gandhi’s youth brigade, are running high and hectic lobbying has given way to impatience Chitleen K Sethi

Gorakhpur deaths: Mum’s the word in Yogi govt to counter negative publicity 

The CM is said to have directed MLAs, party leaders to avoid talking about tragedy to avoid further trouble Kumar Anshuman in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur: CM’s mutt aides may have missed signs of looming crisis

The UP government’s handling of the situation would give the Opposition the pound of meat to attack both Adityanath and Modi, and raise serious questions about their claim of good governance Rajgopal Singh

BJP begins media strategy audit with eye on 2019 elections

The party is conducting a review to assess the role of print, electronic and social media to ensure it spends resources wisely​ and they make an impact. Pragya Kaushika

Now, SC to hear land-grabbing case against Karnataka minister D.K. Shivakumar

Allegations of collusion with revenue department officials to buy government land date back to 1999-2003 when Shivakumar was UD minister in S M Krishna govt. Apurva Vishwanath

Hypocritical contestations

There isn't much to choose between BJP and opposition parties when it comes to their record of undermining constitutional principles. T.N. Ninan

Talk Point: What are the constitutional ramifications of revisiting Article 370?

The Supreme Court is revisiting its position on the special status granted by the Constitution to J&K. Many parties have voiced their opposition to this move.

Do Minorities Matter?

Hamid Ansari's concern over unease among Indian minorities came just after Pakistan swore in its first Hindu cabinet minister in 20 years. Truth is contrary to this click bait. Shekhar Gupta

Ansari gets bouquets from Modi, brickbats from PM’s supporters on last day as VP

The PM's supporters came down heavily on Ansari for his comments on the atmosphere of intolerance and the feeling of insecurity among Indian Muslims. Pragya Kaushika

On Camera

Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams

Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can. Transport Minister, are you with us still?

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Army gets high-altitude artillery firing range in Arunachal, 2 more to come up in the north

The artillery regiment has incorporated simulators in a big way for various functions like driving & weapons training, especially for Agniveers to get realistic training.

Lesson from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: if you have no patience, you don’t deserve democracy

Sri Lankan transition was smoothly managed. Check Bangladesh for contrast. They forced their incumbent into exile, installed a mostly unelectable govt of non-political people.