Shifting Alliances
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JJP to support Congress if it attempts to topple BJP government in Haryana, says Dushyant Chautala
This came a day after three independent MLAs withdrew their support to the Nayab Saini-led dispensa.
Scroll Staff
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BJP Ltd and its shell companies: If politics was boardroom strategy
Partnerships are made to give the national party a toehold and a chance to eventually dominate, through psychological and financial means.
Saba Naqvi
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Analysis: Priyanka Gandhi’s new role is bid to pressure SP-BSP to let Congress join their alliance
A triangular contest could increase the saffron party’s prospect in as many as eight constituencies.
Akash Bisht
Trending
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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SP-BSP alliance: Why the former arch rivals won’t have it easy as they battle BJP in Uttar Pradesh
Their assumption that they have the Muslim vote in the bag may prove false. Besides, each could face party workers disgruntled at having to share seats.
Akash Bisht
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After Stalin backs Rahul Gandhi for PM in 2019, Tamil Nadu’s Opposition camp draws battle lines
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and two communist parties have shown interest in an alliance with DMK and the Congress.
S Senthalir
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‘Son of Mallah’: Once the BJP’s star campaigner, now the Grand Alliance’s big hope in Bihar
Mukesh Sahni calls himself the son of a boatman and has cultivated followers among the electorally influential Nishad community.
Akash Bisht
Video
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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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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Tripura’s ruling alliance hangs by a thread as BJP’s tribal leaders agitate over election violence
Supporters of the BJP and the Indigenous People’s Front have been clashing ahead of the September 30 panchayat polls, which the allies are fighting separately.
Arunabh Saikia
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The importance of being KM Mani, Kerala’s most watched politician today
As the Kerala Congress (Mani) chief looks set to be cleared of bribery allegations, the ruling CPI(M) and the opposition Congress are vying to ally with him.
TA Ameerudheen
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In Kerala, after 35 years with Congress front, KM Mani has his eyes on Left (and BJP)
The Kerala Congress (M) chief received Left backing in a panchayat election this week but says he is open to all parties.
TA Ameerudheen
The Reel
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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‘Lampan’ review: Light in treatment and heavy on the nostalgia
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In a departure, Mayawati says she is open to alliance in UP to question alleged EVM tampering
Akhilesh Yadav independently says that he ‘ready for alliance against propaganda’.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Can Japan tempt frenemy Russia into an alliance against China?
The two countries are yet to sign a peace treaty for a war that ended years ago and deadlocked over contested territories. Now, one of them wants to be friends.
Dmitry Filippov, The Conversation
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Vijayakanth loses Leader of Opposition status in Tamil Nadu after 8 party MLAs resign
Ten state MLAs quit their posts and are expected to join J Jayalalithaa’s AIADMK next week.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Football, Euro 2024: N’Golo Kante named in France squad for tournament in Germany
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: How Sukhjeet Singh overcame physical and mental battles to earn India spot
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IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad through to playoffs after match against Gujarat Titans gets washed out
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Maisnam, Satwik-Chirag enter quarter-finals
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen among four Indian boxers to reach final