Strained Alliance
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Explained: Why the AIADMK-BJP alliance in Tamil Nadu is on the rocks
BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit working towards a greater political role in the state has caused concerns for its larger partner, the AIADMK.
Nachiket Deuskar
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‘Not the alliance envisioned by Vajpayee,’ says Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Badal after NDA exit
The party quit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance because of major differences over the new agriculture bills.
Scroll Staff
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As Congress spars with RJD over seats in Bihar, a show of strength in Patna will prove decisive
The Congress is pulling out all stops to ensure a large turnout at its Jan Akanksha rally on February 3.
Akash Bisht
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Avni killing: After facing criticism, forest minister opts out of alliance talks with Shiv Sena
Sudhir Mungantiwar said he expressed his disappointment over the Shiv Sena’s criticism to party chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Scroll Staff
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Tripura’s tribal youth are fast losing patience with BJP-led government over statehood demand, jobs
This comes at a time when the BJP’s alliance with the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura is hanging by a thread.
Arunabh Saikia
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Despite Congress feelers to Nitish Kumar, his alliance with BJP seems set to hold till 2019 polls
Both have their reasons to keep the partnership going.
Anita Katyal
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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BJP’s ally woes continue: After Sena and TDP, Nitish Kumar’s party is upset over 2019 seat-sharing
The Janata Dal (United) is not satisfied with the nine Lok Sabha seats the BJP has offered it in Bihar.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Rift over Citizenship Bill threatens to break up BJP’s alliance with Asom Gana Parishad in Assam
The legislation seeks to grant Indian citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Arunabh Saikia
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‘The Gujarat model is doddering’: Shiv Sena says the election results are a warning for BJP
An editorial in the Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece Saamana said that though the BJP wave had not ebbed yet, it had slowed down and lost intensity.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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How Nitish Kumar got himself into a tight spot over Bihar alliance (and just about wriggled out)
By taking a soft line on the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Bihar chief minister saved the mahagathbandhan but may have lost credibility.
Dhirendra K Jha
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BJP’s boycott of Martyrs’ Day in J&K highlights chief minister’s vulnerability
Saffron party embarrasses its coalition partner and shows up its weaknesses.
Fahad Shah