POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly polls 2019 | With talks dragging on, BJP-Shiv Sena cadre start preparing for 'all 288 seats'
Top leaders from both the parties have been indicating that in case the alliance talks fail, the cadre should be prepared to fight the elections single-handedly
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2019: Fissures emerge within Congress-NCP over seat sharing
In 2014, Congress and NCP had contested the state elections separately. NCP chief Sharad Pawar had ended the 15-year alliance after the two parties had been unable to reach a seat-sharing arrangement
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2019: NCP's bid to go saffron drives a wedge between Ajit, Sharad Pawar
Experts have stated that the saffron flag issue is, in fact, only one of the problems between the NCP patriarch and Ajit
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly polls: AAP, Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA in talks for alliance
AAP has demanded 55 seats after "fruitful" completion of two rounds of talks between the parties
POLITICS
BSP legislators shift to Congress in Rajasthan: Here's why the development is politically significant
While the BSP was offering outside support to the Gehlot government, this move, according to BSP leaders and observers, was unexpected
POLITICS
Regional BJP allies express displeasure over Amit Shah's 'one nation, one language' statement
The AIADMK, a BJP ally, stated that while the party believes in nationalism and 'one India policy', it does not subscribe to the 'one language' idea.
WORLD
In-Depth | As Trump says 'no more' talks with Taliban, what happens next?
US President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he is calling off the "very important" peace talks, but how did it come to this? Here's all you need to know
INDIA
JeM chief Masood Azhar designated as global terrorist: What it means
The JeM chief's listing means that, according to the sanction measures put out by the UNSC, it can freeze his assets, impose a travel ban and put an arms embargo
POLITICS
Battleground Madhya Pradesh: Jobs, farm distress key issues; Hindutva might gain traction
According to an ADR survey, 62 percent voters in the state believed that the lack of job opportunities would be the biggest factor in the elections
POLITICS
Lok Sabha polls | In Rajasthan, BJP fights on national security; Congress repeats assembly poll promises
For both parties, agrarian distress is an important poll plank
POLITICS
Regional relevance: Here are some of the major satraps and their 'vote banks'
While 'vote banks' have attained a negative connotation over the years, they can make or break leaders, parties or alliances
POLITICS
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Brand Modi sells but regional satraps no pushover
Election season. A reporter on a cross-country train journey. A mandate to gauge the mood of the nation. Part 2 of Moneycontrol Express traverses from Thiruvananthapuram to Jammu Tawi
POLITICS
Phoenix of Indian politics? Here's how AAP plans to rise from the ashes of desertions and infighting
While AAP workers and leaders agree that the party has national ambitions, they disagree that it has abandoned its core principles
POLITICS
Missing in action: Will high-profile fugitives become a key poll plank in future rallies?
A BJP leader in Maharashtra said the PM is already speaking on the Balakot air strikes, which fall in the realm of "action taken" and has a better effect on the narrative than fugitives being brought back
POLITICS
Know Your Leader | Milind Deora: A freeman, an Indian, an MP and a Congressman — in his words, in that order
The former Union minister of IT and communications considers himself well-versed with latest social media trends. He has also spoken out for 'regulation' of content on social media
POLITICS
Dynasty Watch | The Pawars: Weathering corruption allegations and seeking political revival
While the family has a rich history of political involvement, the current crop of leaders include only two: Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar
POLITICS
Floods, farmer suicides and pests: BJP bastion Vidarbha set to witness tough battle in Lok Sabha polls
While Chandrapur and Nagpur are more urban than the others, issues such as frequent flooding in Nagpur and unavailability of water in Chandrapur has affected both the urban as well as agrarian population
POLITICS
Know Your Leader | Tejashwi Yadav: From middle-order batsman to the 'chosen one' of Bihar politics
One of the factors that has worked in Tejashwi's favour is his age, which, according to observers, has played a big role in him being projected as a leader with independent ideas
POLITICS
Odisha Assembly Polls 2019: CM for 19 years, Naveen Patnaik looks to nip BJP's ambitions in the bud
Naveen Patnaik founded the BJD in 1997, and stormed to power in 2000. The BJD was in alliance with the BJP for nine years from 2000, but Patnaik pulled out of the alliance before the 2009 polls
POLITICS
Know Your Leader | Farmer, poet, longest-serving CM: Sikkim's Pawan Chamling banks on performance and charm
Chamling has not only dominated the political discourse, but also the electoral politics of the state
POLITICS
Know Your Leader | Uddhav Thackeray: With strong legacy to shoulder, astute Sena chief balances ideology with realpolitik
The one thing that has often been reported about Uddhav is his ability to strategise from the background while all the talking goes on the front. Now he has to do both
POLITICS
Dynasty Watch | The Badals: Electoral might, financial strength and marital ties make them Punjab's first family
Patriarch Parkash Singh Badal has been Punjab CM five times, and continued to win from Lambi constituency since 1969
POLITICS
Dynasty Watch | The Chautalas of Haryana battle infighting and hurt egos going into LS polls
In November last year, the simmering feud within the party came out in the open
POLITICS
Know Your Leader | Mallikarjun Kharge: Understated, undefeated and Congress' go-to man
Kharge has never been defeated and has held a number of ministerial posts in both Karnataka and the central government
