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Monday, October 6, 2025
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Topic: SP-BSP

Four reasons why Mulayam Singh is angry with son Akhilesh Yadav

Mulayam Singh’s criticism can weaken the SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh and demoralise the party workers.

When Rahul Gandhi didn’t return Akhilesh Yadav’s phone calls, UP politics changed

A cold war between Congress and SP has been brewing for some time.

BSP-SP alliance spooked Congress so much that it brought out Brahmastra Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka could energise Congress cadres, but can she take on the might of a united SP-BSP alliance?

Rahul Gandhi decided to bring Priyanka into politics after 2018 poll victories

Congress strategists believe Priyanka Vadra will help the party transcend caste divides in Uttar Pradesh, and replicate its 2009 performance.

SP-BSP alliance has ruined this Bollywood actor’s Lok Sabha poll plans

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

Congress left in the lurch in UP and an ally takes a dig at the BJP

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

The elephant in the room, and tea stalls as ‘safe’ place for conversations

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Akhilesh, Maya set to contest 2022 UP assembly polls together

But experts express doubts, say difficult to imagine SP, BSP alliance surviving for 3 more years.

Opposition parties trying to forge alliance against one individual, says PM Modi

SP-BSP alliance dominates discussions at BJP’s national convention, PM says opposition wants weak govt.

Akhilesh, Mayawati seal SP-BSP pact for Lok Sabha polls, to contest 38 seats each

Both BJP, Congress are 'steeped in corruption', say BSP and SP leaders, leaving Rahul Gandhi-led party out of alliance. 

On Camera

Only below-the-radar diplomacy can work in India-US trade ties now

India’s competitiveness cannot be defended abroad if it is eroded at home. Short-term measures can provide a cushion, but without reforms, exporters will remain perpetually vulnerable.

Niti Aayog CEO flags India’s trade imbalance — ‘we trade in stuff world doesn’t require in large quantities’

According to the Niti Aayog quarter trade watch report launched Monday, India’s total trade in FY 2025 was at US$1.73 trillion—exports at US$823 billion & imports US$908 billion.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.