POLITICS
Amol Palekar snubbed and censored for criticizing govt policies. Is his 'fear of moral policing' real?
Palekar, who later addressed a press conference in Pune, stood his ground and said there was nothing objectionable in merely talking about the changed rules
POLITICS
Explained | Karnataka Assembly: A whirlwind of defecting MLAs and a looming trust vote
Let’s take a look at why the ruling coalition has been battling rebellion within its own ranks and how does it affect the political posturing in Karnataka
POLITICS
Why is BJP firm on Citizenship Amendment Bill despite violent protests and risk of losing Northeast?
From their rigid stance, it seems that the saffron party is willing to risk the Northeast in a trade-off to make inroads in West Bengal
TRENDS
Explained| Why is Supreme Court collegium in the line of fire?
The abrupt decision to reverse the earlier promotion of judges has caused anguish among the judicial fraternity.
POLITICS
Forget past differences with SP, says BSP supremo Mayawati on 63rd birthday. Easier said than done?
Now that the two arch rivals have come together 24 years after the 'Guest House episode' to defeat the BJP, both want to paint the picture of a daunting alternative
TRENDS
JNU sedition row: Kanhaiya Kumar chargesheeted after 3 years — a look at what has happened so far
The 10 students have been accused of organizing an event on the college campus against the hanging of 2001 Parliament attack mastermind Afzal Guru in 2016
POLITICS
Explainer: The fracas around BJP's Rath Yatra in West Bengal
The BJP was scheduled to flag off a 41-day Rath Yatra-cum-Save Democracy rally on December 7, 2018 across the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal
TRENDS
BJP ups their social media game with #ModiOnceMore and Narendra Modi merchandise
Members, workers and supporters of the ruling BJP are spreading the word, nominating others to vote for incumbent PM Narendra Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls
TRENDS
The Accidental Prime Minister: Claims on artistic freedom by BJP and Congress seem hollow, hypocritical
The flick has given BJP and the Congress another subject to trade barbs.
POLITICS
Will Triple Talaq Bill pass the Rajya Sabha test?
The bill's passage in Lok Sabha, where BJP-led NDA has an overwhelming majority, was on expected lines.
POLITICS
Veteran warhorse Ashok Gehlot or youth icon Sachin Pilot: Who will get the reins of Rajasthan?
After the leads swung the Congress’ way on December 11, veteran leader Ashok Gehlot drove to Sachin Pilot’s house. Later, both prospective chief ministerial candidates were seen sipping tea together
POLITICS
KCR leads TRS to thumping victory: Here's why the 'pink party' prevailed in Telangana
What could have actually worked for the TRS was the uncertainty hovering around the Mahakutami, which failed to instill confidence in the electorate.
POLITICS
Is star campaigner Yogi Adityanath's magic spell wearing off?
Adityanath’s total tally is the highest for any star campaigner of the BJP, higher than even Prime Minister Narendra Modi in terms of campaign rallies for these assembly elections.
POLITICS
After losing Telangana, what does the future hold for Chandrababu Naidu and Prajakutami?
The objective of the Prajakutami was not only restricted to an ambitious win in Telangana, but also to send a statement of intent to the ruling NDA at the Centre. However, TRS’ thumping victory in the state has projected that intent to be quite weak.
BUSINESS
Urjit Patel resigns: BJP lauds outgoing governor, Opposition calls it an attempt to stifle RBI's independence
The Congress dubbed Patel's resignation as a ‘blot’ on India's monetary and banking system, alleging that he was forced to quit
POLITICS
The challenges ahead for the Maratha quota bill
Total reservation in Maharashtra is currently at 52 percent, already higher than the 50 percent cap set by the Supreme Court of India. With the state assembly approving the bill for 16 percent reservations, the total reservation in Maharashtra will increase to 68 percent.
POLITICS
Jammu and Kashmir politics in power play mode: What happens next?
Yesterday, the PDP-NC-Congress claimed to have the support of 56 MLA’s, while Sajad Lone-BJP has claimed the backing of at least 43
POLITICS
Rajasthan Assembly Polls 2018: Hate crimes against Dalits and Muslims a major concern in the state
Last year, 55-year-old Pehlu Khan was lynched on a national highway in Alwar district by a furious mob on the suspicion of cow smuggling. The Rajasthan police acquitted six of the accused of Khan’s murder, while the victims were charged for cow smuggling
POLITICS
Rajasthan Assembly Polls 2018: Will BJP be able to overcome the deep-rooted resentment by Dalits?
Rajasthan’s Dalits comprise around 18 percent of the total population, out of which Meghwals constitute more than 50 percent.
POLITICS
Rajasthan Assembly Polls 2018: Major issues that will influence the election this year
Disenchantment of the farmers could cost the ruling BJP a hefty chunk of rural voters, similar to what the saffron party faced in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat during the 2017 assembly polls
POLITICS
Rajasthan Assembly Polls 2018: Continued farmer distress could sway votes against BJP
Many reports have suggested that there is growing disenchantment among farmers over the execution of the Centre's proposal to hike MSP.
POLITICS
Rajasthan Assembly Polls 2018: The caste dynamics in the state and the race for reservations
Understanding the dynamism among these communities will shed light on their voting patterns and how they could influence the assembly elections scheduled for next month
POLITICS
Rajasthan Assembly Polls 2018: Fissures in the Rajput-BJP relationship could hurt the party
Fissures between the Vasundhara Raje government and the Rajput community had started to appear during aggressive protests against release of the film Padmaavat
INDIA
Book review | The Aadhaar Effect: An innovation misunderstood, a victim of circumstance
If one wants to know ‘how-it-all-began’, the book carries meticulous details on the building blocks of the UIDAI and the people behind the scenes who made it happen.
