India shouldn’t be unduly worried about a China-driven axis in South Asia
A trilateral meeting last month between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh triggered fears of an anti-India grouping. Regional mechanisms excluding India cannot be prevented from blooming. The only goal should be to develop as much leverage as is necessary to have India represented on more tables than not
Why AIADMK's Palaniswami faces do-or-die situation ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu polls
If AIADMK, which faced three electoral defeats since 2019, does not return to power in the coming Assembly election, it would be difficult to revive the party back to its earlier glory and Palaniswami's leadership would be at stake.
BJP leader files plea in SC for regular revision of electoral rolls before every election
The plea sought a direction to all States to take action against those who help infiltrators by providing fake documents.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urges Yogi Adityanath to take action against sand mining: 'Posing flood risk'
Gupta informed her UP counterpart sand mining along the river is adversely impacting the river embankments and increasing the risk of flooding in the national capital region.
Bihar Cabinet makes domicile must for availing 35% reservation for women in govt jobs
In July 2016, the Bihar government approved a 35 per cent reservation for women in all government jobs in the state.
When Pakistan names its missiles after invaders of its own land, it’s rewriting history for war
The country’s missiles that are attributed to indigenous development are named after historical characters who primarily invaded or raided the Indian subcontinent, including contemporary Pakistan. The fallout of this rewriting of history reinforces historical grievances and will sow the seeds of conflict
"Will the Lok Sabha elections be held again?": Prashant Kishor criticises ECI's electoral revision
Prashant Kishor said that ECI created the same voter list which was used for the Lok Sabha elections and elected the government and asked whether the Lok Sabha elections would be held once again.
‘Crime at its peak, murder carried out in CM's district’: Chirag Paswan attacks Nitish Kumar over law and order
Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections this year, Paswan has been attacking the CM after announcing that his party will contest all 243 seats in the state
'Is it a benefit to be called Pakistani every day': Owaisi criticises Rijiju’s ‘minorities get more’ remark
Owaisi took strong objection to Rijiju's claim where he said India is the only country where the minorities get more benefits and protections than the majority community.
‘Aspirations not wrong’: Shivakumar on support for his elevation as Karnataka CM
Shivakumar’s remark comes days after he publicly endorsed CM Siddaramaiah’s statement that he will finish his 5-year term.
Thackeray cousins gain, Shinde’s under pressure, but BJP remains in pole position
A joint rally last week by the Thackeray cousins was a landmark event. It’s likely to be followed by a joint campaign in local body elections which will be mutually beneficial. Shinde Sena will be hard put to claim the Bal Thackeray legacy. None of these developments however are likely change Maharashtra’s political reality: BJP is in pole position
India’s Tibet stand signals diplomatic maturity
New Delhi’s response to the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation announcement should help India gain an edge over China in soft power as the two compete for supremacy in the Global South
Myanmar’s a hotbed of Big Power rivalry. India can’t afford a hands-off policy there
China sources around half of its supply of rare earths from Myanmar, which is in the midst of an internecine conflict. Consequently, to secure its rare earths supply, China supports both the country’s army and some rebel groups. China’s presence has brought the US into the picture. India now confronts multiple destabilising forces on its sensitive northeastern border, making it essential to devise a strategy to prevent problems seeping in
Eye on Bihar election, BJP reaches out to migrant voters in states
With assembly elections in all likelihood likely to be held around Diwali-Chhath, a time when migrants labourers working in other parts of the country return to state to take part in festivity, BJP has chalked out a strategy to reach them.
Ram to Kali, veg to mutton: With Samik as boss, BJP gets belated image makeover in Bengal
With the assembly election results due in May 2026, there is limited time for BJP's cadres and leaders to capitalise on these changes.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls hospital to inquire KCR's health
In an official statement released by Yashoda Hospital, it has been revealed that high blood sugars and low sodium levels caused his discomfort, as per preliminary investigations.
‘Systematic and consistent subversion of law’: Jairam Ramesh on Modi govt's record on environment protection
Ramesh alleged that the track record of the Modi government on concerns related to environment protection does not inspire confidence that they will be discussed and resolved.
‘Urgent need for stringent legislation’: Mamata Banerjee writes to Amit Shah over rise in cyber crime, provocative content online
In a 2-page letter, Banerjee highlighted that the menace of cybercrime is growing both in complexity and in its detrimental impact.
Bangladesh’s budget reveals that Yunus-government is a mere placeholder
Bangladesh faces both political and economic challenges. The June budget offered the interim administration a chance to outline a vision, backed by appropriate allocations. Instead, the country got an uninspiring budget which kicked the can down the road
ED questions AAP leader Satyendar Jain in alleged Delhi Jal Board scam case
The ED is also probing Jain’s involvement in alleged hospital and liquor scam cases other than the Jal Board scam.
Silent, indifferent’: Rahul slams Modi govt over farmer suicides in Maharashtra
Gandhi said the ‘government is silent and watching them with indifference’ despite ‘767 farmers in Maharashtra taking their own lives in just 3 months.’
Andhra's Rs 82,000-crore Godavari diversion project runs into environmental hurdle
The plan is being opposed by the neighbouring Telangana, which says the project will deprive it of its rightful share of Godavari waters. Andhra government says Telangana interests will not be affected
Asim Munir’s lunch with Trump showed Pakistanis who’s ‘The Real Boss’
Samuel Huntington theorized decades ago on civilian supremacy in democracies. He clearly didn’t account for Pakistan where the civilian administration seems to be a prop for the military’s conception of democracy. It’s led to black humour such as Pakistan army has a country for itself while other countries have armies. A look at how this sui generis model plays out
Many parties likely to join DMK-led combine for Tamil Nadu polls, says MK Stalin
