ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Karnataka Elections 2023: Why you should take the recent opinion polls with a pinch of salt
Karnataka elections: A host of opinion polls released on the day Karnataka Election dates were announced projected a hung assembly. Opinion polls fail to take into account the local factors and have, historically, been way off the mark
BUSINESS
Personal Finance: Investment myths that need to be busted
Equity is similar to other asset classes and has its own cycles. Even debt returns can outperform inflation during different periods
BUSINESS
Insurance is not an investment; do not combine the two
An insurance-cum-investment product does not provide meaningful returns nor does it provide adequate coverage. Since there is a cost to the attached insurance, the return is lower. Since it is a money-back policy, the sum assured is lower. In other words, it is the worst of both worlds
BUSINESS
Where to invest in debt in a rising interest rate regime
Fixed deposits may look attractive now but gilt funds are also a low-risk option that could offer higher returns than FDs
BUSINESS
Congress' Dilemma | Give Sachin Pilot control, or let party face turbulence in Rajasthan
The Congress in Rajasthan is back in the news as Ashok Gehlot divulges retirement plans, and Rahul Gandhi claims that there will be ‘good news soon’
BUSINESS
Gujarat | In Cabinet formation, BJP rewards traditional support base, new vote blocs
The Cabinet formation in Gujarat highlights the BJP’s new social engineering in the state, and carries a subtle message for the general elections in 2024
BUSINESS
AAP propels BJP to record highs in Gujarat Elections 2022
AAP is leading on 5 seats with 13 percent vote share thus helping BJP to break the record of Madhav Singh Solanki’s 149 seats in 1985
BUSINESS
Janata Dal Merger | Nitish Kumar tries to fill the opposition vacuum
Amidst talks of opposition unity, Nitish Kumar has revived talks of merger of ex-Janata Dal constituents. These regional parties as a bloc could improve their national relevance
POLITICS
Karnataka | Who will be Congress' CM face? Party likely to repeat 2018 poll strategy
It’s DK Shivakumar versus Siddaramaiah versus SR Patil in Karnataka. The Congress hopes the combined efforts of its top leaders will help it win back the state from the BJP
POLITICS
With Ashok Gehlot on back foot, BJP eyes a comeback in Rajasthan
The divided Congress in Rajasthan is drawing solace from the fact that the BJP’s state unit is also in disorder. Factionalism plagues it, with the cadre and leaders divided into various camps. All these leaders eye to be named the party’s CM candidate for 2023
POLITICS
Maharashtra | For Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, it’s a bumpy road ahead
Eknath Shinde might have won the trust vote in the assembly, but the real battle is winning the hearts and minds of the Shiv Sainiks who share an emotional bond with the Thackerays
INDIA
Bypoll Results | BJP’s juggernaut continues. Warning bells for Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, AAP
By winning five of the 10 seats that went to the bypolls, the BJP will be more confident of the upcoming polls
POLITICS
Maharashtra Political Crisis | Can Uddhav Thackeray save his government, and Shiv Sena?
The MVA government is battling for life with the state heading for a constitutional crisis
BUSINESS
Bypolls | Losing Azamgarh and Rampur will be a setback for Samajwadi Party, winning it will not make a difference
The fact is that the bypoll results will hardly affect the Union government’s position in Parliament. This is one of the reasons why the contest is likely to turn highly localised
BUSINESS
Rajya Sabha Polls | Results a shot in the arm for BJP, Rajasthan win bittersweet for Congress
The BJP gets its extra candidate elected in four states except one sending shockwaves in the Opposition camp
POLITICS
Rajya Sabha election results will influence political events till 2024
The BJP might lose a bit, though it will not have a telling impact on its overall Rajya Sabha tally. It will continue to have a working majority and implement its promises with the support of like-minded parties
POLITICS
3 Years of Modi 2.0 | BJP on course to fulfil manifesto promises despite pandemic
While the BJP-led NDA government has fulfilled some of its key promises, COVID-19 has impacted delivery in the last two years, with government focus on rehabilitation
BUSINESS
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj attempt to become Kejriwal of Bihar fraught with challenges
INDIA
Gujarat 2022 | BJP is comfortably placed, while Congress is in disarray
The BJP and AAP have launched their campaigns in Gujarat, while the Congress is still grappling with factionalism and confusion
POLITICS
Demanding allies and an existential crisis — it’s a tough road ahead for Congress
The dismal performance in five state elections, rebellion brewing in the party, question mark over Congress occupying pole opposition role, and AAP’s victory in Punjab portends tough times ahead for the grand old party
POLITICS
Yogi Adityanath Cabinet | BJP keeps traditional vote bloc happy, focuses on key segments for 2024 elections
The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh continues with the Thakur Chief Minister and a Brahmin and an OBC as Deputy Chief Ministers. Higher representation given to SCs with an eye on Mayawati’s Dalit vote bank
POLITICS
In UP, did Samajwadi Party give BJP a run for its money? Data says no
While 111 seats might look impressive, especially given that the Samajwadi Party won just 47 seats in 2012, this is less than its average over the past four elections
POLITICS
BSP is on the verge of extinction in Uttar Pradesh
The BSP has recorded a humiliating performance in UP once considered its bastion. Unless Mayawati initiates immediate reforms, the party will fade into oblivion
BUSINESS
Uttar Pradesh Results 2022 | How BJP checkmated SP through its deft campaign strategy
The victory despite concerns around unemployment, price rise, and agricultural distress is testimony to Yogi Adityanath’s governance track record and popularity
