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In Kerala’s Left vs Left battle, CPI finds unexpected support

Left vs Left in Kerala: Why CPI is pushing back against CPM

Rahul Gandhi recently sparked a backlash from the BJP by criticising the Manusmriti, the ancient Hindu text, for viewing women only as an extension of their father, husband, or son. (ANI Photo)

Mahila, Manusmriti, ‘purification’ row: Behind Rahul Gandhi’s new political pitch Subscriber Only

Facing pushback from within, Goa halts plan for anti-conversion billSubscriber Only

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant held a meeting with several legislators on Monday morning, ahead of the assembly session. (Credit:X/@DrPramodPSawant)

BJP MLA Michael Lobo says government acted in haste in having the bill approved by cabinet

New generation, old contest: After 9 years, campus politics returns to Madhya Pradesh Subscriber Only

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In Depth

Shubham Tigga

As Jharkhand protests still simmer, why faultlines deepen between student groups

Chirag Paswan constitutes new team with eye on Gen Z voters

Santosh Singh

Eye on Gen Z voters, Chirag Paswan's new national team

Johnson T.A.

Karnataka minister set to exit as Congress looks to preempt BJP, Governor

Shaju Philip

UDF’s 100 days in office: Congress CM Satheesan still searches for footing

Shubhangi Khapre

Rahul Gandhi effect? Why Maharashtra BJP is moving to keep Mahayuti united

Man Aman Singh Chhina

A bus, bickering Punjab Congress leaders, and Rahul Gandhi’s unity test

north

Why Bihar is betting big on ethanol. Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh explains

Protests over DA arrears spiral as govt employees corner AAP ahead of 2027 Punjab pollsSubscriber Only

east

‘I ignore all those who are gone’: Mamata targets rebels, sends message to Suvendu AdhikariSubscriber Only

Why Chandrima Bhattacharya’s exit from TMC deals a body blow to Mamata campSubscriber Only

west

The outreach to Dipke: How the two Senas played CJP agitation differentlySubscriber Only

south

S Ramadoss quits politics, ending era that reshaped Tamil Nadu’s reservation debateSubscriber Only

Ahead of Tamil Nadu Budget, why Vijay govt’s White Paper rings fiscal alarm bellsSubscriber Only

Columns

Praskanva Sinharay

In Taslima Nasrin’s return to West Bengal, two stories of religious majoritarianismSubscriber Only

Raghuram Rajan

Youth has done its part. Now, Opposition must actSubscriber Only

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Manraj Grewal Sharma

Why Haryana CM Nayab Saini is BJP’s biggest campaign asset in PunjabSubscriber Only

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In the news

After two polls with no Muslims, why BJP has fielded 8 in Jaipur elections

3 reasons why GDP growth overshot expectations, and why India’s ‘resilience’ comes amid lingering risksSubscriber Only

UPSC Key: India-Uzbekistan relations, Cyber vigilance, and Himalayan challengeSubscriber Only

Mohan Bhagwat’s Hindutva is not narrow. Are his words in New York heard in India?Subscriber Only

Why Rayan Cherki with his jinking feet tricks keeps Manchester City slick in post-Pep eraSubscriber Only

A song, 54 million views and a gang’s fury: Why Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan was killedSubscriber Only

Newsmakers

Rajasthan school rows to NEET remark: Why Education Minister Dilawar faces CJP firestorm

Before CJP face-off, Rajasthan education minister’s long list of controversies Subscriber Only

Interviews

New BJP social media head Mhaskey: ‘Focus will be on countering Oppn's fake narratives'

What Deepak Mhaskey said about Gen Z after replacing Amit Malviya Subscriber Only

K C Venugopal: ‘Congress not joining CJP protests from the start turned it into genuine struggle’ Subscriber Only

Gaurav Gogoi interview: ‘Why does PM Modi have such faith in Mr Pradhan?’

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Photo of the day

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) verifies voter details during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. More than 13,000 BLOs have been deployed to undertake the month-long door-to-door voter verification exercise that will conclude on July 29. (Credit: PTI)

Workers of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) raise slogans during a protest against the government, in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 30. (Credit: PTI)

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis being presented a memento by Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan during a meeting, at the CM's official residence, in Mumbai. The image was released on June 30. (Credit: @PawanKalyan/X via PTI)

Activist Sonam Wangchuk during an indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to press for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradh's resignation over alleged examination irregularities, in New Delhi on June 30. (Credit: PTI)