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Explained: The importance of the two leaves to AIADMK factionsSubscriber Only

February 28, 2019

Before 2017, the two leaves symbol had been frozen once earlier -- in December 1988 -- at the time of another crisis and split in the AIADMK after the death of M G Ramachandran.

February 28, 2019

Explained: What the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim means for the Dera and politics in the regionSubscriber Only

January 11, 2019

In Punjab, the Dera supported the Congress in the 2007 Assembly polls. In 2012, however, it chose to remain neutral, and followers were left to decide on their own. In the 2014 Haryana Assembly elections, however, the Dera came out in full support of the BJP.

January 12, 2019

Disruptions cut into Winter Session productivity: Sixth of LS time lost in this ParliamentSubscriber Only

January 11, 2019

In its report, PRS Legislative Research said the productivity of Lok Sabha during the session was 46%, and that of Rajya Sabha, 26%.

January 11, 2019

Explained: Why CJI Gogoi has nominated Justice Sikri on committee to decide CBI chief’s powersSubscriber Only

January 9, 2019

The CJI's decision to recuse himself from being part of the Committee is based on the circumstances of the case. The CJI himself authored the judgment on the judicial side and passed specific directions in the matter.

January 10, 2019

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