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BJP’s woes are piling up in Tripura. Tensions with TIPRA, infighting rock Manik Saha govt

New Delhi: Over the past few weeks, the ruling BJP in Tripura has been rocked by a series of controversies that have not only put...

Tipra Motha MLA accuses Telangana Governor’s son of threatening him, matter reaches CM Manik Saha

FIR was registered against Pratik Dev Varma, the son of Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, based on the complaint of Kanchanpur MLA Philip Reang.

After Bakrid ‘donation’ to Muslim family backfires, Tripura BJP faces Hindutva outrage & Oppn attacks

BJP came under attack from VHP for allegedly facilitating a cow for slaughter, while Oppn has demanded arrest of VHP followers who ransacked Muslim family’s house on Bakrid.

From Opposition to ruling camp — why Pradyot Debbarma’s TIPRA Motha aligned with BJP in Tripura

Motha won 13 seats in 2023 assembly polls. It's entry into cabinet assures BJP of the party’s support in LS polls, while also weaning it away from path of agitation for 'Greater Tipraland'.

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Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.