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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: Mahayuti

‘Busiest’ minister on the block? Rajiv Ranjan Singh’s frequent absence keeps officials on their toes

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

SC-OBC outreach to pay hike for madrasa teachers, Shinde cabinet has taken 146 decisions in 1 month

The decisions include populist moves, declaring the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’, infra projects, land parcels for Adani group & corporations for non-dominant groups. Oppn has questioned the timing.

AAP’s dilemma over Kejriwal’s former bungalow & Pallavi Patel’s curious moves after meeting with Yogi

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

In Maharashtra, Modi sounds poll ‘nangara’ from crucial Vidarbha & gives CM Shinde a big fillip in Thane

Mumbai: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the ruling Mahayuti’s, particularly the BJP’s, poll campaign ahead of next month’s Maharashtra assembly elections Saturday,...

How Modi’s rally in Thane, a first as PM, stands to bolster Shinde’s position in Mahayuti

This comes at a time when there’s a power tussle underway involving Maharashtra CM and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Credit war is also playing out among 3 allies.

Athawale’s RPI seeks to contest 8-10 seats as part of Mahayuti alliance in upcoming Maharashtra polls

With seat-sharing discussions underway, the Union minister said he communicated his party's demands to the BJP, while reiterating his 'faith' in Mahayuti alliance partners.

Where are co-accused with ‘BJP links’? Oppn slams Mahayuti after Badlapur accused killed in custody

Police say Akshay Shinde was being taken to Badlapur from Taloja jail when he allegedly snatched service weapon, opened fire and died in resultant retaliatory firing.

Eye on BJP’s core voters, Mahayuti govt approves corporations for Brahmins, Rajputs in Maharashtra

Corporations will address challenges faced by the weaker sections among Brahmins & Rajputs by providing financial assistance, skill development & self-employment opportunities.

Shinde’s home visits to Ajit Pawar’s pink jackets, Mahayuti’s big 3 clash over ‘big brother’ crown

All three parties are coming up with innovative branding of their leaders as real brother behind Ladki Bahin scheme & godfather of other incentives & subsidies launched since July.

On Camera

US has entered Venezuela without a clear democratic roadmap—A open-ended foreign occupation

While many leaders in the region have condemned the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, it is unclear if countries in the region will be willing or able to truly push back.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.