Politics

Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh: RSS has been raising the issue for more than four decades

RSSFACTS: The RSS expresses concern over escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with over 2,000 attacks reported between August 4-20. Despite international calls for action, the attacks continue, with the Bangladeshi government downplaying the communal nature of the violence

Maharashtra elections: State sees uptick in voter turnout at 66%, Kolhapur leads with 76.63%

Kolhapur led with 76.63 percent voter turnout, followed by Gadchiroli at 75.26 percent; the lowest was recorded in Mumbai’s island city at 52.07 percent and 55.95 percent in the metropolis' suburban district.

Jharkhand election campaigning hit a new low in religious polarisation

BJP’s leadership at all levels used religion as a key campaigning tool. While no political party is innocent when it comes to using religion, politicians holding constitutional positions need to refrain from going down this road as it undermines the office they hold. Moreover, it makes it much harder to carry conviction when appealing to neighbours to protect their religious minorities

Live: Big Tech & Media with Rajeev Chandrashekhar | Political Economy Podcast

Google, Meta are being held accountable for the content they use across the world. Should India get big tech to pay to traditional media for content? With Former MOS IT, Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

Ukraine peace deal needs a DMZ with Russia

The Korean War offers a model for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia

Maharashtra Elections: Resolving fundamental issues using Integral Humanism

Sanghnomics: A new development document based on ‘Integral Humanism’ emphasizes tackling Maharashtra’s regional disparity, agrarian distress, environmental sustainability, and skill-employment gaps. Experts urge long-term planning for balanced growth, inclusive policies, and sustainable practices to address pressing challenges state wide

Vidarbha, the gateway to political power in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state of striking contrasts, with issues animating Mumbai-Pune industrial belt a world apart from the agrarian challenges confronting the eastern parts of the state. Vidarbha, with 20 percent of the population, often determines the political tide. A granular analysis of the region shows why Maharashtra’s poll story is not about one grand narrative. Instead, it’s about 288 elections

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus Vows Election Roadmap After Reforms, Hasina’s Extradition | N18G

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced that a roadmap for the next general election would follow electoral reforms, marking his first 100 days in office. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has demanded a clear election timeline. Yunus highlighted the violence that ousted Sheikh Hasina, citing 1,500 deaths and 3,500 alleged abductions under her regime. The July-August protests, initially student-led, escalated into deadly unrest, forcing Hasina to flee to India. Yunus pledged justice for victims and efforts to bring perpetrators to international courts while reaffirming his government’s commitment to seek Hasina's extradition for accountability.

The Eastern Window: Can India's outreach succeed in Africa where China holds big sway?

China’s growing influence in African countries and its zero-tariff plan is a tough challenge to competitors

MVA in pole position in Maharashtra election

Lok Sabha results in the state dealt a blow to BJP. Not much has changed on the ground since. Economic and agrarian issues are consequential in the election and unlike Haryana it’s harder to consolidate OBCs in to single social bloc as there too many claimants for their support

Islampur Election 2024: All about the constituency, party-wise candidates, past winners and more

As Islampur approaches the 2024 election, the stakes are higher than ever. The split within the NCP, combined with the entry of new contenders from RSP and BSP, has transformed the constituency into a fiercely contested battleground.

From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House

Few places better demonstrated Trump’s strength in traditionally blue areas than Passaic County, where Trump became the first Republican presidential candidate to carry the county in more than three decades.

Yogi’s ‘Batenge toh Katenge’ slogan sparks discord within BJP and allies

The slogan has revealed ideological rifts within the BJP, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. While supporters hail it as a rallying cry against caste-based divisions, critics within the party view it as a step too far

PM Modi attacks Congress ahead of Maharashtra polls

On November 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech at a public rally in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, where he criticized the opposition. He claimed that those who oppose the name of Chhatrapati Sambhaji are the same people who revere those responsible for his death as heroes, and he accused them of undermining the pride of the Marathi community."Those who have problem with Shambhaji Maharaj's name, those who see Messiah in the name of those who killed him, aren't they standing against the Maharashtra and Maratha pride? Aren't these people against our identity? Will Maharashtra ever accept such people?”, said PM Modi. He went on to accuse the Congress party of promoting division rather than development, stating that the party has consistently opposed reservation.

Maharashtra Elections: What politicians can learn from Shivaji’s agricultural legacy

RSSFACTS: As Maharashtra's election heats up, finding a lasting solution to agrarian distress remains key. Scholar Kedar Phalke’s analysis of Shivaji’s agricultural policies offers valuable insights for today’s political leaders

PM Modi hasn't read the Constitution, hence it is blank for him: Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi would have pursued different policies had he read the country's foundational document, Rahul Gandhi said at election rallies at Nandurbar and Nanded ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections.

Iran is much weaker than the last time it faced Donald Trump

A “maximum pressure” campaign, combined with Israel’s military successes, could bring Gulf states into a stronger anti-Tehran alliance

BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove Karnataka govt: CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah said none of the Congress MLAs agreed with it, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him

Infiltration assuming alarming proportion in Jharkhand, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also termed the ruling dispensation's 'Abua Awas' housing scheme in place of PM Awas Yojana as a 'farzi (fake)' scheme for 'cut money and commission.'

Tejasvi Surya’s ‘statutory warning’: Voting for Congress injurious to state, country

Tejasvi Surya claimed that the Karnataka government under Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah is pushing for a 4 per cent quota for Muslims in government contracts

Trumpism has not killed wokeism – yet

When it comes to reshaping culture, a single victory, however lopsided, is not the end of the war

Trump Tariffs: The wealthy will shield Asian banks

A fresh round of US levies could hurt trade finance and other loans. The rich hold the key for Hong Kong and Singapore lenders

How ‘revdis’ became the staple in India’s welfare system 

Jharkhand votes today. A common thread running through poll promises of major political parties there is a regular income transfer to women. Monthly cash transfers are commonplace in India today across regions and political formations. A look back at its evolution shows that India is among frontrunners in introducing a form of basic income transfer