POLITICS
Lok Sabha polls | How Shiv Sena capitalised on devpt projects to gain the upper hand on BJP
Along with other demands that the Sena had put forth before sealing an alliance with BJP, it had demanded that the Nanar refinery project be completely scrapped
POLITICS
General election 2019: How these seven Lok Sabha seats shape alliance dynamics
Some of these highly-contested seats include Palghar, Tumkur, Ahmednagar and Godda
POLITICS
Lok Sabha polls 2019: How BJP has managed to retain its oldest allies
SAD and BJP entered into the first pre-poll coalition in 1997, during Assembly elections in Punjab. The BJP and Sena alliance go further back, formed in 1989
POLITICS
Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, here's why 33% reservation for women is a masterstroke from Naveen Patnaik
Days after Patnaik's announcement, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that she has reserved 41 percent seats for women from her party
POLITICS
One seat, two families: How an old feud made Sujay Vikhe Patil switch to BJP
Sections within the BJP had reportedly opposed Sujay's entry into the party, arguing that if he is to be given a ticket, he should contribute to the party's growth
POLITICS
Lok Sabha polls: A brief history of Anantnag, the constituency at the epicentre of J&K politics
The constituency is made up of four districts — Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama — the last of which was the site of a recent terror attack on a CRPF convoy that killed 40 personnel
POLITICS
Lok Sabha polls 2019: Taking stock of alliances across states
Both the BJP and Congress are looking at forging profitable alliances across major states of the country
POLITICS
No alliance with AAP, decision taken at top-level meet: Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit
Delhi sends seven MPs to Lok Sabha, all of which were swept by the BJP during the 2014 general elections
INDIA
Ceasefire violations on LoC: What they mean and do they risk escalation?
A 2017 RTI report showed that ceasefire violations occur almost daily along the border, and violations and casualties caused by Pakistan have increased over time
INDIA
Indo-Pak Conflict | J&K govt sets up helplines for stranded tourists; over 900 hotels offer free food, stay
The decision was taken during a meeting of state tourism department officials and stakeholders in the morning
INDIA
Explained | Why is Arunachal Pradesh on the boil?
According to reports, the protests are being spearheaded by a number of community and student organisations
INDIA
Here's all you need to know about Farmers' Long March 2.0
Around 50,000 farmers from over 23 districts of Maharashtra are expected to join the march. Reports have stated that the marching farmers will reach Mumbai on February 27.
INDIA
All the times Pakistan vowed to take action: What came off them and where do the cases stand now?
Similar promises were made after the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack, 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai as well as the 2001 Parliament attack
POLITICS
Sway JCC-BSP votes, manage a divided house: Cong, BJP's winning formula for LS polls in Chhattisgarh
Congress had swept through the two-phase Assembly election, winning 68 of the 90 seats
POLITICS
Palghar factor in Sena-BJP alliance: Why is the seat important?
Observers believe that the Palghar constituency might be more than just an ego issue for the Sena
POLITICS
Why does AAP want an alliance with Congress in Delhi?
leaders privy to talks said the Congress does not want an alliance because of AAP's open hostility with the party in Delhi
POLITICS
AAP eyes alliance with JJP for Haryana state elections, to prepare for early polls
While the Haryana assembly completes its term in October, reports have suggested that the state elections might be called early, along with the Lok Sabha polls
POLITICS
Congress plans mega farmers' rally on Republic Day, presents memorandum to PM Modi
While invitations have been sent to party president Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, their presence has not yet been confirmed
POLITICS
Why the January 28 Jind bypoll is important for Haryana politics
Around 21 candidates are in fray, where Congress has fielded its senior leader Randeep Singh Surjewala against BJP's Krishan Middha, son of the deceased MLA
POLITICS
Simmering Assam, dissenting allies: Citizenship Bill might hurt BJP's Northeast dreams
Parties in the Northeast, including those in alliance with BJP, have been up in arms. People in the region feel the Bill would allow entry of 'outsiders' and threaten the indigenous identity of the region
POLITICS
From Vande Mataram to Bharat Mata ki Jai: A look at all the times BJP and Congress clashed over songs and slogans
Both Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata ki Jai have been dragged into political controversies for years. Here's a look at some of them
POLITICS
From smaller parties to bigger fish, a look at BJP's alliance troubles in 2018
Reports have indicated that the BJP has started course correction, and the party is in process of wooing more allies, especially in south India and eastern India.
POLITICS
Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Lost in translation? Congress faces odd, but old, problem
State Congress leaders have realised that for speeches to translate into votes, effective translators are a necessary factor
POLITICS
Shiv Sena to hold 'Maha Aartis' across Mumbai on November 24
The saffron party has been organising 'maha aartis' for several reasons. The party had first organised such events during the 1992 Ayodhya agitation and the riots in Bombay.
