TRENDS
PM Modi’s steadfast trust in babus reflects in Cabinet reshuffle
But the big question is can former bureaucrats make good politicians. Can they shore up the economy, prop up the government’s image?
TRENDS
In BJP state units, dissenting voices are getting louder and bolder
Though it is the chief ministers of BJP-ruled states like Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh who are on target here, this open show of rebellion is also a challenge to PM Modi and Home Minister Shah’s authority.
BUSINESS
In poll-bound Uttarakhand, severe infighting threatens to ruin Congress’ victory hopes
Severe infighting in opposition ranks could give the BJP a good chance to return to power in the assembly elections due next year. If that happens, it will buck a trend: Uttarakhand has a record of voting out an incumbent government.









