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Vidhatri Rao
Vidhatri works with the Political Pulse section at The Indian Express. She has an undergraduate degree in English from Lady Shri Ram College for Women and a postgraduate journalism diploma from the Asian College of Journalism. She is interested in writing deeply-researched and reported pieces on culture, gender, politics, film, art and technology. She also regularly contributes to the Explained and Opinion sections. You can write to her at vidhatri.rao@expressindia.com. You can also reach out to her on Linkedin and Twitter.
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Today in Politics, October 10: Sena in EC again today, RJD meet continuesSubscriber Only
October 10, 2022 08:47 IST
As Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the party submitted three symbols and three names to the Election Commission on Sunday, in light of the regulatory body body freezing the Shiv Sena’s “bow and arrow” symbol, Shinde group said they may file their affidavit regarding the name and symbol today.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Caste in a Bhagwat mould: From ‘time for conversation on quota’ to ‘jaati has no relevance’Subscriber Only
October 09, 2022 18:34 IST
Bhagwat has been involved in the conversation around caste earlier as well, facing backlash over his and the organisation's stand on caste.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Today in Politics, October 9: Modi, Kejriwal in Gujarat, Uddhav-Sena rally in ThaneSubscriber Only
October 09, 2022 09:00 IST
While PM Modi will be in Gujarat on a three-day trip starting today as the battle between the AAP and the BJP seems to be intensifying in state ahead of the polls, Uddhav Thackeray’s faction of the Shiv Sena will begin a mass outreach programme called 'Mahaprabodhan Yatra' today from Thane
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
Today in Politics, October 8: Shah, Nadda in Assam, Rahul’s media interaction in Tumkur, Uddhav Sena before EC, Nitish in JP villageSubscriber Only
October 08, 2022 09:04 IST
While Amit Shah and JP Nadda will inaugurate the BJP’s newly-constructed office at Beltola in Guwahati and address a rally of party workers at the Khanapara Veterinary Ground in Assam today, Nitish Kumar is set to visit Jayaprakash Narayan’s village Sitab Diyara on the occasion of his death anniversary
Sat, Oct 08, 2022
Today in politics, October 7: Kharge in Gujarat, Shivakumar before ED, Shinde Sena at EC officeSubscriber Only
October 07, 2022 08:01 IST
While senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge will begin his multi-state tour in Ahmedabad today, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction is set to meet the Election Commission to argue its case for the party's 'bow and arrow' poll symbol.
Fri, Oct 07, 2022
Breaking down Amit Shah’s 42,000 death toll for Valley militancySubscriber Only
October 06, 2022 21:07 IST
Govt data show 30,000-odd deaths in years between 1990 and 2001
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
Sonia, Kharge to join Rahul Yatra; Tharoor heads to TNSubscriber Only
October 06, 2022 09:07 IST
Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, which is currently in Mysuru as part of its Karnataka leg, will resume after a two-day break.
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
How PM Modi’s sweet analogy triggered a bitter freebie debateSubscriber Only
October 05, 2022 09:25 IST
Is it a device just to get votes, or a welfare measure: the two sides of a conversation leading up to EC order today
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Today in Politics: What to look out for | Dussehra as D-Day for KCR, Shiv SenasSubscriber Only
October 05, 2022 09:22 IST
All eyes also on Kejriwal’s Ramlila appearance with ‘Lord Ram’ Prabhas, RSS annual Nagpur event
Wed, Oct 05, 2022
Hashtag Politics | Rain, rain come again: Like at Rahul Yatra, in politics, it helps to get one’s feet wetSubscriber Only
October 03, 2022 17:41 IST
NCP draws attention to how veteran Sharad Pawar did it in 2019, but just days ago, there was Chiranjeevi, and before that the US rivals Biden and Trump.
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
The Tharoor manifesto: Reimagining Congress high command’s role, real authority for PCC chiefsSubscriber Only
October 01, 2022 08:41 IST
Laying out his vision for the party, Congress leader says the key is “convincing young Indians that we understand their aspirations and can be trusted to promote them in government”.
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
As Gandhis bless Kharge, the line behind him grows: G-23 men to Gehlot, Digvijaya, MakenSubscriber Only
September 30, 2022 20:51 IST
Several of the leaders who backed Kharge, including Manish Tewari, Prithviraj Chavan, and Anand Sharma were part of the G-23 who, in 2020, wrote to party president Sonia Gandhi seeking large-scale reforms.
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
The Numbers Game | Kaun banega… party patiSubscriber Only
September 29, 2022 20:05 IST
As Congress stumbles its way to an answer, in party after party, no change is the one constant
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
How Elon Musk dominates everyday conversations and social media feeds of his Indian fansSubscriber Only
September 25, 2022 06:15 IST
Students, fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, IT professionals, gym trainers. Meet the followers of Tesla chief, space entrepreneur and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk.
Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Cong presidential election: Echoes of Jitendra Prasada vs Sonia Gandhi from 22 years agoSubscriber Only
September 23, 2022 13:38 IST
Prasada worried about electoral rolls, talked of party democracy; resurgent Sonia hit back over coterie claims. Earlier too, leaders tended to have their way on the post.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Modi’s cheetah-pigeon comparison: A bird’s-eye viewSubscriber Only
September 19, 2022 17:20 IST
Remark seen as directed at Nehru, who released pigeons on birthday; BJP earlier too attacked former PM saying pigeons equalled peacenik equalled weakness
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Length equals depth in Yatras — mostlySubscriber Only
September 08, 2022 22:49 IST
Yatras have long held deep value, and paid rich dividends, in Indian politics. A look at the distance covered by some, not all of them on foot, starting with the most recent:
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Since Sonia became Congress chief in 1998, BJP’s 9 presidents, ‘unanimous’Subscriber Only
September 07, 2022 20:11 IST
As BJP attacks Cong over “cosmetic” presidential poll, Cong asks: “Have you ever heard of elections in BJP?” A look
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
HashtagPolitics | As Manipur JD(U) MLAs cross over to BJP, claws out for each other: ‘JD(U)-mukt’, ‘money power’Subscriber Only
September 03, 2022 18:35 IST
BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi, who has led the charge against JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ever since the JD(U) quit its alliance with the BJP and formed a government with the RJD, said Manipur and Arunachal were now "JDU Mukt".
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Why only Delhi? The debate around capitals, gainsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2022 15:15 IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks 5 capitals, in war of words with Kejriwal; among those who preferred more than one was Ambedkar
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
Delhi CM vs LG: a Rs 1,400 crore war of wordsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2022 11:42 IST
As AAP levels a demonetisation charge at LG Saxena, a look back at the 2016 decision in numbers
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
A sleepover in the House: When protesting MPs, MLAs hit the 00.00 hourSubscriber Only
August 29, 2022 22:24 IST
As AAP MLAs spend night in the Delhi Assembly today, they have company
Tue, Aug 30, 2022
Goebbels, the Nazi politician who makes his way into Indian political fistfightsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2022 19:40 IST
From BJP to Congress, politicians have often used the name of Hitler's propaganda minister Paul Joseph Goebbels to taunt rivals
Sun, Aug 28, 2022
Ghulam Nabi Azad’s RS swansong: When PM Modi bade emotional farewell to a ‘true friend’Subscriber Only
August 26, 2022 19:58 IST
Last year, in the Upper House, the PM and the outgoing Leader of Opposition recollected their years of association and respect for each other. At one point, Modi told Azad, 'I will not let you retire.'
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
What is the Rahul Gandhi ordinance incident that Azad quoted in his resignation letter?Subscriber Only
August 26, 2022 14:55 IST
Saying that under Rahul, a new “coterie of inexperienced sycophants” started running the party, Azad referred to an incident from 2013 when the then party vice-president tore into an ordinance brought in by his party-led UPA government.
Fri, Aug 26, 2022
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