The Eastern Window: Xi Jinping’s move to sack top generals shows divisions in military leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping has consciously taken major risks by sacking two top generals, including the vice chairman of Central Military Commission. What motivated him is unclear through there are unconfirmed reports of a failed coup. India needs to use the opportunity to restructure its relations with China
How Budget 2026 managed to keep BJP allies happy despite skipping freebies
Budget 2026 avoided state-specific sops yet managed to deliver targeted tax breaks and development support that effectively placated key BJP allies such as TDP and JD(U).
'5,100 seconds, not one mention of Bengal': After Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee slams Budget 2026
Reacting to the Budget, Banerjee said it offered no concrete solutions for any section of society and termed it a "faceless, baseless and visionless Budget".
'Directionless, visionless, nothing for Bengal': Mamata Banerjee tears into Union Budget 2026
Accusing the Centre of denying Bengal its legitimate financial dues, Banerjee said the state was entitled to more than Rs 2 lakh crore from the central government, including pending GST compensation and other statutory transfers.
BJP seeking opportunity even in death; no information on Sunetra Pawar's swearing in: Sanjay Raut
Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash in Baramati in Pune district on January 28, along with four others.
'Stand with Ajit dada's family and party': Devendra Fadnavis backs NCP on Deputy CM decision
Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday around 5 pm.
Succession, survival and more: Why retaining Deputy CM chair matters for NCP and Pawars
While the party appears open to relinquishing the powerful Finance portfolio that Ajit Pawar held, the NCP is digging in its heels on the Deputy CM post to retain its relevance within the Mahayuti.
Arijit Singh likely to launch political party after quitting playback singing: Report
Arijit Singh is reportedly considering launching a political party and contesting polls
NCP factions were set for merger announcement on Feb 8; Ajit Pawar was keen on it
The NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar is currently part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, while the NCP (SP) is a member of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress party
Will Sunetra Pawar be Maharashtra’s next deputy CM? NCP leaders rally behind Ajit Pawar's wife for top role
Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said that the public wants Sunetra Pawar to be brought into the state ministry.
Setback or breather? What Supreme Court pause on UGC equity rules means for Centre
Faced with a Catch-22, the Supreme Court's order effectively allows the government to withdraw without even appearing to retreat.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs new UGC equity rules amid row: 'Delayed but welcome reform'
Stalin said the backlash against the UGC framework mirrors the resistance seen during the implementation of reservations following the Mandal Commission recommendations.
OPINION | Is a free grinder as an election promise, okay? Yes, but Supreme Court’s now uneasy
The apex court in the past ruled that promises in election manifestoes do not fall into the category of corrupt electoral practice. However, recent observations by judges indicate a subtle shift in perception
Ajit Pawar death: Family bonds endure in Baramati - Pawars always kept politics and personal life separate
The 66-year-old leader had expressed a desire to heal the rift under the blessings of his uncle and party founder, Sharad Pawar.
Raj Thackeray calls Ajit Pawar a fearless, caste-free leader; says Maharashtra lost an exceptional administrator
In a detailed post on X, Thackeray described Pawar as a “remarkably straightforward” leader who was “utterly free of caste bias” and said Maharashtra politics had lost an outstanding administrator and mass leader.
Caught in the middle: UGC equity row exposes BJP's toughest social fault line yet
With the issue now before the Supreme Court, judicial intervention may be the BJP’s only viable exit from a political dilemma of its own making.
Ajit Pawar's death and its deep impact on Maharashtra's political landscape
Pawar, 66, died on Wednesday after his plane crashed while landing in Baramati.
Ajit Pawar’s last post hours before death: Maharashtra deputy CM shared key cabinet decisions
He announced the implementation of the PM Setu scheme in Industrial Training Institutes across Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Pune districts, aimed at boosting employability for youth, with plans to expand to other districts in subsequent phases.
Who after Ajit Pawar? Wife Sunetra, son Parth in focus as NCP succession takes centrestage
Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash in Baramati on Wednesday has left a huge void in Maharashtra's politics and big shoes to fill for his immediate successor in the NCP.
Can BJP break Mamata's grip on Bengal in 2026?
As West Bengal prepares for assembly elections in March-April 2026, the BJP faces an uphill battle to dislodge Mamata Banerjee's TMC from power despite corruption allegations and law-and-order concerns that have historically failed to sway the state’s voters
OPINION | India’s True Two-Front Battle: America and China
The US and China have presented themselves as two sides of the same coin. They exhibit the same tendency, albeit using different methodologies, of undermining stability and sovereignty
Who are Ajit Pawar’s sons? Parth Pawar’s brief political stint and Jay Pawar’s low-profile life
The Maharashtra Deputy CM is survived by his sons Parth, a brief political entrant, and Jay, who remains largely out of the public eye.
OPINION | Why the India–EU Trade deal finally happened and what it says about coercive trade practices
US’ weaponisation of its economic heft to realise its strategic goals nudged both India and EU to the finish line. EU showed that a slow, institutionalised path to talks will deliver results
BJP leader's veiled threat to Eknath Shinde on home turf: 'If party gives permission...'
The BJP leader said that the Shiv Sena's name and existence would be wiped out if the party gave its leaders and workers a free hand.
UGC equity rules row: Caste, protests and the studied silence of the Opposition
On the face of it, the Opposition's reluctance to take centerstage on an issue that has triggered protests by the BJP's core support base appears confounding. But is there more than meets the eye?
