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Jyotiraditya campaigns, Mahanaaryaman connects — how Scindia father-son duo is wooing Guna

While Jyotiraditya holds sabhas, in an effort to recapture family bastion Guna on BJP ticket, son Mahanaaryaman is bonding with younger voters & sharing meals with tribal, Dalit families.

The Maharajas of Indian aviation — how three generations of Scindias pioneered air travel

Scindias put Gwalior on the air map of India and the world, bringing a large part of central India into contact with the rest of the country and international air routes.

Did the Scindias betray India? The 1857 revolt and the ‘truth’ in Congress’ jibe

During Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's recent visit to Gwalior to pay respects to Rani Lakshmibai, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was labelled as a traitor, not just for 2020 but historically.

Money, jewellery gone from palace — Madhavrao Scindia didn’t like Rajmata funding Jana Sangh

In ‘The House of Scindias’, Rasheed Kidwai writes about the rift between Vijaya Raje Scindia and her son Madhavrao over politics, Sardar Angre, and funding to Jana Sangh.

Congress makes Rani Laxmibai a political issue in MP as ‘traitor’ Scindias are now all in BJP

The Scindias are accused of joining hands with British to betray Rani Laxmibai. When Jyotiraditya Scindia was with Congress, BJP often took digs at Scindias for ‘siding with British’.

HC fines Scindia, his family Rs 10,000 for not filing replies on PIL alleging land grab

The petitioner has alleged that the Scindias sold land to a builder that the high court had declared government land in 2006.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.