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Some of the zeitgeist reflects enduring belief mixing with increasing wealth. According to one survey, around 80% of Indians consider religion an important part of their daily lives—a share that has hardly wavered even as the country has modernised. Indeed economic growth has opened up new ways for Indians to practise their faith.

Flagging US President Donald Trump's push for reciprocal tariffs, the Congress on Thursday said the Modi government must stand up to the "humiliation" and tell its American counterpart that such moves would not be acceptable to India as they would "destroy" the country's economy.

In his complaint against Sam Pitroda, BJP leader N R Ramesh has also named officials, including former and current IAS and IFS officers.

Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service said last week it had canceled a $21 million program for “voter turnout” in India. The Post found no evidence of such a program.

BJP MLA Michael Lobo said he has called on the tourism department to cancel licences of shacks that have been “given to outsiders to run”.

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding fake voters from other states to the electoral rolls, allegedly with Election Commission backing, ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

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