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Friday, April 17, 2026
TopicMaharashtra municipal polls

Topic: Maharashtra municipal polls

Beyond Mumbai-Thane region, Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s influence wanes as ally BJP gains ground

Nepotism, absent leadership and cadre erosion see Shinde's Sena reduced to MMR in municipal polls while BJP captures urban Maharashtra with superior organisation and funds.

In a Maharashtra local election, a BJP-Congress tie-up, then a break-up, and now a situationship

In 60-member Ambernath municipal council, Shiv Sena won 27 seats, followed by BJP with 14 & Congress 12—none reaching majority mark of 31, opening door to post-poll tie-ups.

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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.