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Narendra Modi’s visit could seal the free trade pact: Israel envoy to HT

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel will reflect the tremendous growth in diplomatic relations that were established 25 years ago and could serve as a catalyst for finalising a long-pending Free Trade Agreement, Israeli envoy Daniel Carmon said on Thursday.

Budget 2017: FM Jaitley springs surprise by avoiding populism in election season

Given the BJP’s electoral sweepstakes in five poll-bound states — including Uttar Pradesh that sent 71 party MPs to the Look Sabah in 2014 — there was speculation and anticipation of a please-all budget.

Budget 2017: Can FM Arun Jaitley prove populism predictions wrong?

Can finance minister Arun Jaitley prove political pundits wrong when he presents the budget in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday? There are predictions of a populist budget meant to bolster the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur.

UP election: Why the Samajwadi Party-Congress marriage could be brief and rocky

If they manage to foil the BJP’s bid for power in UP and form the government, it would be on edge right from the beginning. Peaceful coexistence of the two traditional rivals could be possible at the cost of one or the other only.

Akhilesh gets SP symbol cycle: How it might impact Uttar Pradesh election 2017

The Election Commission’s decision to allot the Samajwadi Party’s cycle symbol to the Akhilesh Yadav faction --- and recognising his group as the real SP --- will have a significant bearing on the forthcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh.

First note ban protests, now budget: Congress flip-flops won’t do much good

In opposing the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1, ahead of the polls in five states, the main opposition party has taken yet another U-turn.

Modi, Gandhi, Yadavs, Kejriwal: It’s make or break for them in 2017 elections

March 11 has potential re-define their identities and future.

Question time for Didis, Behenjis and their parties after Jaya’s death

Are opposition parties headed for a self-goal in Parliament?

After launching a debate on demonetisation, opponents took the disruption route

Political class’ dilemma over mixed reactions of citizens to demonetisation

Response of political parties to the government’s decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes is much like the parable of blind men and an elephant.

Uproar continues in House as Oppn demands demonetisation probe

When the House assembled again for Zero Hour, the opposition again pressed for moving an adjournment motion. But the Speaker rejected all the notices.

Rahul Gandhi to counter Modi’s personality cult with issue-based politics

The Congress has finally found a way to counter the mass appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

From ‘draconian’ to ‘all the best’: How Oppn reacted to PM’s currency notes move

The Congress reacted cautiously as they welcomed the crackdown on black money and corruption, but expressed concern over the inconvenience the move will cause to farmers and people in rural areas.

Mayawati against interference in Muslim personal law, slams BJP

BSP chief Mayawati says Muslim women are aware of their rights and can fight for them

In this UP village, meet the Yadav SP chief Mulayam and family listen to

Darshan Singh Yadav, headman of Saifai village, has a formula for Samajwadi Party chief to settle family dispute.

Yadav family feud: Akhilesh digs his heels in even as Mulayam draws the line

UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav is no mood to relent his stand in the ongoing family feud with his father and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh, and uncle Shivpal Yadav.

Have proof of surgical strikes along LoC, but will not release it: Centre

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and a section of Congress leaders have been calling for evidence, couching it as a must to debunk “Pakistan propaganda” that the raid was nothing but cross-border fighting.

Maneka and Bedi clash over Puducherry stray dog drive

Row over surgical strikes deepen as govt, Oppn bicker about ‘evidence’

A political slugfest on Tuesday erupted over India’s surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC, with leaders across political parties trading barbs over its veracity.

Indian diplomacy at work, Pakistan allies go silent on surgical strikes

In South Asia, Pakistan’s isolation deepened as Afghanistan openly backed Thursday’s surgical strikes as an act of “self-defence”, and Sri Lanka became the fifth country to pull out of the eight-nation Saarc Summit in Islamabad.

Why political discourse in poll-bound states may change after army action

The army strike across the Line of Control will do much to change the political discourse, mostly in BJP’s favour. However, it is only a unit, not a whole, and other factors will be just as important in shaping the elections.

Army’s operation proves Modi’s ability to spring surprises

Army’s surgical strikes across LoC prove PM Modi’s ability to spring surprises

Just when it appeared the NDA government was exploring non-military response to the September 18 Uri terror strike, it launched surgical strikes on terror “launchpads” across the border in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday night.

BJP makes conscious attempt to break the mould and come of age in Kozhikode

BJP comes of age as a ruling party: Takeaways from the Kozhikode conclave

The BJP’s three-day conclave in the coastal town of Kozhikode was remarkable for two reasons. First, the BJP seems to have come of age as the ruling party.

Modi invokes Jan Sangh leader in Muslim outreach

Uri only a setback, final victory will be ours: Shah

Terrorists frustrated with failed infiltration bids attacked Uri base: Shah

An attack on an army base in Uri was by terrorists frustrated with the government’s strategic and aggressive response that foiled 17 infiltration attempts and killed 117 intruders in the past eight months, BJP president Amit Shah said on Sunday.

Modi tells Pakistan Uri terror attack will never be forgotten

Behaving ‘responsibly’: BJP caught in a dilemma over response to Uri attack

The final resolution that the apex decision-making body will pass on Sunday is likely to reflect the PM’s aggressive rhetoric against Pakistan but not matching it with action could still leave the BJP vulnerable.