INDIA
Modi govt announces pan-India caste census: What is it and how have successive govts viewed it?
The last caste census was conducted in 1931. According to the available data, the total number of castes as per the 1931 caste census was 4,147.
INDIA
Stalin’s Tamil Nadu autonomy push not a first, DMK has a history of it
It was also one of DMK's key poll promises in the run-up to the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly election. Stalin had promised the formation of a committee to consolidate the recommendations of the previous four panels
INDIA
Delimitation makes MK Stalin see red: Why are southern states worried about the exercise?
Regional parties from the South feel that delimitation based on population could skew elections in favour of parties.
INDIA
'Sword' dangling over Tamil Nadu: Why has delimitation made MK Stalin see red?
The census and delimitation exercise that will precede the implementation of Women's Reservation Bill, is expected to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 753.
INDIA
'Abused and threatened': Nepalese engineering student dies by suicide at Odisha University
The deceased girl was pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science from the university. She was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday evening, leading to massive protests on campus.
INDIA
Trump nod to deport 26/11 attack accused: Why Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is significant
Rana is wanted in India for his alleged role in facilitating the Mumbai attacks that killed over 174 people. His extradition has been a long-pending demand from India.
INDIA
Modi-Trump meeting in US: What it means for Quad and China?
The new US administration has signaled strong support for Quad’s future, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio convening a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting as his first official engagement.
BUSINESS
'Biggest liquor scam, coward': Why Congress-AAP bickering has intensified ahead of Delhi elections
INDIA
Delhi Election 2025: Why Arvind Kejriwal is wooing the Dhobi community in battle for New Delhi
I accept the demands of the Dhobi community and announce that if our government is formed, the Delhi government will establish a Dhobi Samuday Welfare Board, says Kejriwal.
INDIA
Key social movements in 2024: Reclaim the Night, Maratha quota agitation and more
The protests encompassed a wide array of grievances, spanning from controversies surrounding the Maratha protest that impacted the Maharashtra assembly polls to the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata.
INDIA
Why PM Modi's 'ek hai to safe hai' message changed the game in Maharashtra
As the alliance comfortably crossed the majority mark, Devendra Fadnavis attributed the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'ek hain toh safe hain call'.
INDIA
Maharashtra exit poll predictions: What do they mean for Mahayuti and MVA?
A poll of seven exit polls predicted that the Mahayuti of BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP will win 151 seats while the MVA comprising Congress, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP will be restricted to 129 seats.
INDIA
Assam Accord: This controversial clause could hold key to second term for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
CM Sarma says 15 key recommendations of the committee will not be implemented, and these will require Constitutional amendments.
INDIA
'36 biradaris' dominate Haryana poll talk again: What does it mean?
Jats and Dalits comprise nearly 29 and 20 percent of Haryana’s total population, respectively. Of the over 50 lakh Dalits, over 24 lakh are Chamars and the rest are largely divided between Balmikis and Dhanaks.
INDIA
‘Politician-real estate nexus’: Why an amended land law has become a flashpoint between BJP and Opposition in Goa
The changed law has evoked strong reactions from stakeholders and Opposition parties who allege that it will impact the state's fragile ecosystem.
INDIA
How ace wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia found their political calling
Phogat’s poll debut is also expected to push Congress’ women vote share in the Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini-led state where the BJP is reportedly facing strong anti-incumbency.
INDIA
Bulldozer action: What is it, who started it & why SC frowned at the method
The practice has been criticised by some, with activists questioning how the action can be taken even before allegations against a person are proved.
INDIA
‘Film pe hi Emergency lag gayi hai’: Why Kangana Ranaut’s film landed in trouble
There is all the freedom for communists or leftists across the world for such anti-national expressions but as a nationalist no OTT platform allows us to make films that revolve around the integrity and unity of Bharat, says Ranaut.
POLITICS
Champai Soren joins BJP: 5 ex-CMs who rebelled and paid the price
With his switch, ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections expected to be held later this year, Soren joins a long list of former CMs who rebelled against their own party
INDIA
'No reply was received:' Mamata's second letter to PM Modi on Kolkata rape-murder; BJP hits back
Mamata Banerjee is a LIAR. Smt Annapurna Devi, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, responded to West Bengal Chief Minister on 25th Aug 2024, says BJP.
INDIA
Jaishankar on India's challenges with Bangladesh, Maldives: 'Have to recognise that ...'
It is natural we will deal with the government of the day. We have to recognise that there have been political changes and they can be disruptive. Clearly, here we have to look for mutuality of interest, says EAM.
INDIA
Plight of Hindus in Bangladesh likely to be on agenda at key RSS meet in Kerala
Hundreds of Hindu houses, businesses and temples have been reportedly vandalised since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
INDIA
‘Giant Killer’: How Engineer Rashid’s entry could impact Jammu and Kashmir elections
With its foray into the Assembly elections, Rashid's party is trying to leverage its Lok Sabha performance to cement its position as a political force to reckon with in the Valley.
INDIA
Kolkata rape-murder case: Growing unease in INDIA bloc as Mamata faces nationwide outrage
After delivering an unexpectedly strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the INDIA bloc faces its first big hurdle involving a member of the alliance.
