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The Maoist insurgency peaked in the 2000s, which saw unprecedented violence between the insurgents and security forces. This is a photo of a training camp on the banks of Amanat river in the Patan block of Palamu district, under the leadership of Zonal Commander Giriji, in 2007. (File)

A red sunset? Why Maoist movement is on the decline

October 3, 2025 13:33 IST

In 2025 alone, 270 Naxalites have been killed and 680 arrested, with another 1,225 having surrendered to authorities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday

As RSS turns 100, how chief guest Kovind traced its ‘Ambedkarwadi’ character

October 2, 2025 17:41 IST

RSS 100th anniversary, Kovind RSS speech: As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh turned 100, the trademark Vijaydashmi function acquired a distinctive social justice tilt in chief guest Kovind’s address, reflecting the organisation’s response to caste emerging as the prime debate in national politics.

Aland voter deletion case update: Status of the probe, what data the police wants from EC and why

October 2, 2025 14:49 IST

Aland case: How is the investigation progressing, what data do the police want from the Election Commission, and why? How was the 'electoral fraud' attempted? We explain.

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition’s EBC resolution in Bihar matters

Bihar elections: What is the Opposition’s EBC resolution, why it mattersSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 13:15 IST

The Opposition’s push to attract EBC voters seeks to fundamentally reshape Bihar’s electoral dynamics, and help rebuild the Congress’ voterbase.

Why Punjab is talking about Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act again

September 29, 2025 14:22 IST

The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 is a central legislation enacted by Parliament to protect workers who migrate from one state to another for employment

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 'Jago Bangla Utsab Sankha' and release a music album written by herself, in Kolkata on Sunday.

‘Banglar Bari’: Mamata’s ambitious counter to Centre cutting of PMAY-G fundsSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 19:30 IST

Since 2014, the BJP-led Centre and the TMC’s West Bengal government have clashed repeatedly. Banglar Bari, a scheme that will see the state government fund the construction of pucca houses for eligible beneficiaries, is yet another outcome of this conflict

Rahul Gandhi attacks EC: What happened in Aland seat, who can delete names from electoral rollSubscriber Only

September 20, 2025 14:27 IST

Rahul Gandhi Conference Today: What exactly happened in Aland? Who can petition for names to be deleted from the electoral roll? What is the role of a BLO? We explain.

Tight security arrangements underway at Kangla Western Gate in Manipur

As PM Modi visits Manipur, 5 key issues in conflict-torn stateSubscriber Only

September 12, 2025 19:43 IST

Twenty seven months after the conflict in Manipur began in 2023, a number of key issues remain unresolved in the state. Here’s what you need to know

Story of IUML, Kerala’s secular Muslim League with new office in Delhi

Story of IUML, Kerala’s secular Muslim League with a new office in DelhiSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 13:54 IST

The Indian Union Muslim League, an ally of the Congress, has long been one of the most formidable political forces in Kerala. As it inaugurates a new national headquarters in Delhi, here’s its story.

Explained: Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Manipur, significance of MHA’s two key announcementsSubscriber Only

September 9, 2025 07:16 IST

The Union Home Ministry has announced the renewal with renegotiated terms of an old ceasefire agreement, and the ‘opening’ of NH-02 for the free movement of commuters and essential goods

Constitution 130th Amendment Bill 2025, Amit Shah presents Constitution 130th Amendment Bill 2025

Constitution 130th Amendment Bill 2025 sent to Join Committee amid uproar: 5 things you need to knowSubscriber Only

August 24, 2025 22:32 IST

Constitution 130th Amendment Bill 2025 Explained: What are the provisions of The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, and why has it led to such outrage? What is a Joint Committee, which will now examine the Bill? We explain.

Why Sylheti, spoken by millions in Northeast, is not a ‘Bangladeshi language’

Why Sylheti is not a ‘Bangladeshi language’Subscriber Only

August 7, 2025 18:37 IST

Some seven million people in the North East speak Sylheti, many of whom have been living in present-day India well before East Pakistan, let alone Bangladesh, was even imagined.

A history of Congress and the OBCs, from first quota demands to Mandal challengeSubscriber Only

August 4, 2025 11:42 IST

Over the decades, the Congress party has missed several opportunities to reach out to OBCs in North India. It has also failed to claim credit for policy changes beneficial to OBCs that Congress governments initiated

Why farmer coalition SKM opposes Centre’s National Cooperation Policy 2025Subscriber Only

July 31, 2025 13:13 IST

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a national coalition of several farmers’ organisations, claims that the NCP 2025 is against the federal structure of the Constitution, and facilitates a back door entry of corporations into agriculture

Jaishankar says Indus Waters Treaty was for ‘appeasement’: The exact terms of treaty, and what Nehru saidSubscriber Only

July 31, 2025 13:54 IST

Indus Waters Treaty Explained: What is the rationale behind the claim that 'Pakistan got 80% of water' under the Indus Waters Treaty? What exactly did Nehru say in the speech Jaishankar cited? We explain.

Amit Shah claims Nehru bid ‘bye bye to Assam’ during 1962 war: What former PM said, in what contextSubscriber Only

July 31, 2025 14:19 IST

Nehru 1962 war Assam speech explained: What exactly did Nehru say in his radio address during the India China war, and did he bid 'bye bye' to Assam? What was his remark about not a blade of grass growing in Aksai Chin? We explain.

As Rahul Gandhi says Congress OBC outreach ‘fell short’, a recall of the party’s history with these communitiesSubscriber Only

July 27, 2025 19:07 IST

Over the decades, the Congress missed several opportunities to reach out to OBCs. It also failed to claim credit for policy changes with regard to OBCs that were, in fact, initiated by Congress governments. Here’s how.

Chhattisgarh liquor ‘scam’: Why ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya was arrestedSubscriber Only

July 19, 2025 14:22 IST

The former CM has claimed that the arrest was politically motivated because he had opposed an Adani coal mining project in Raigarh district

Robert Vadra appears before ED in Sanjay Bhandari case

ED chargesheet against Vadra, and the deep political connections of Onkareshwar PropertiesSubscriber Only

July 17, 2025 19:57 IST

Onkareshwar Properties, the company that sold the land in Gurgaon’s Sector 83 to Vadra’s Sky Light Hospitality, has a record of links with politicians and political parties from INLD to Congress to BJP. What is the history of this long-running case?

Jagtap was the Congress face in Pune for the nine years during which he held the district president post, since 2016. He resigned two days ago to join the BJP.

Why Sanjay Jagtap’s induction will unsettle BJP allies NCP and Shiv Sena in Pune politicsSubscriber Only

July 15, 2025 17:27 IST

Pune district had for long been a bastion of the Congress, but the party slowly lost its grip to the Sharad Pawar-led NCP after the veteran leader split the Congress.

Kashmir leaders under house arrest: What is the row over ‘Martyrs’ Day’Subscriber Only

July 14, 2025 08:38 IST

Kashmir Martyrs Day 2025 Explained: What is the history behind Martyrs' Day in Jammu and Kashmir and what is the controversy surrounding it? We explain.

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Four ex-CJIs raise red flag: EC power to delay simultaneous elections may not pass musterSubscriber Only

July 12, 2025 04:02 IST

It is learnt that on Friday former CJIs J S Khehar and D Y Chandrachud expressed doubts whether the power of EC to decide if simultaneous polls can be delayed for a state is constitutionally permissible.

Uddhav Thackeray (Sena UBT chief) and Raj Thackeray (MNS chief) jointly addressed a meeting at the NSCI Dome in Worli on Saturday, marking their first public appearance together in years.

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray reunite: The long history of language agitation in MaharashtraSubscriber Only

July 7, 2025 12:13 IST

Ideas and rhetoric focused on Marathi pride have a long history in the state, and played a significant role in the creation of Maharashtra more than six decades ago. What explains their resurgence now?

RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav speaks during the 'Waqf Bachao Samvidhan Bachao' conference organised in protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in Patna, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (PTI Photo)

Why Bihar is witnessing fresh protests against amended Waqf ActSubscriber Only

July 3, 2025 12:29 IST

The SC in May reserved its decision on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. So why are protests in Bihar heating up now? We explain.

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Explained: Punjab’s land pooling policy and its criticismSubscriber Only

July 3, 2025 12:13 IST

The policy seeks to check the proliferation of illegal colonies and arrest haphazard urban growth, while ensuring landowners remain stakeholders in development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said.

US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor meeting PM Narendra Modi. (X/@narendramodi)

Amid tense tariff talks, PM Modi meets US ambassador-designate to India

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During his six-day visit to India, US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss the India-US relationship. PM Modi expressed confidence in Gor's ability to strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The meeting took place amid a sensitive time in trade relations between the two countries.

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