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Four takeaways from Bihar caste survey: On its significance, possible impact on electionsSubscriber Only
October 3, 2023 10:40 IST
The data are not surprising — and are immensely significant for the upcoming state and national elections. They carry the potential of new battles in Bihar, and could be the big idea that can mount a challenge to the BJP’s Hindutva-plus-welfare pitch.
RJD leader says quota will help women with ‘bob cut hair’: Why socialist parties have used ‘parkati mahilayein’ to oppose BillSubscriber Only
October 2, 2023 18:09 IST
What is the seeming fixation with the quota and women with short hair? On what grounds had the RJD, SP, and JD(U) opposed the Bill, and why have they changed stance? Why is the AIMIM still opposing it?
Why has Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira been arrested?Subscriber Only
October 1, 2023 11:38 IST
Khaira’s arrest comes in connection with a 2015 case, where a cache of heroin, gold biscuits and weapons was seized from his close aide.
Why the delimitation exercise is seen as a political battle between the BJP and the restSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 11:01 IST
Opposition parties have repeatedly slammed the government for linking the implementation of women’s reservation with delimitation, claiming there was no reason or requirement to connect the two.
Bengaluru bandh on Sept 26: Why the Cauvery water-sharing issue has flared up againSubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 08:44 IST
The Supreme Court gave its verdict on the Cauvery water-sharing issue in 2018. Why are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu at odds again? Who called the Bengaluru bandh? What is the rainfall situation in Karnataka? We explain.
Why Kerala govt said the Centre is ‘trying to destroy’ the state’s co-operative sectorSubscriber Only
September 26, 2023 10:35 IST
The Vijayan government’s worries over the cooperative sector, which is controlled by the CPI(M), stem from a host of factors. Here is a look at what made the government raise an alarm and why.
The Khalistan shadow on India-Canada ties, over the yearsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 12:10 IST
This isn't the first time tensions have flared up between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue. Here's a brief history, and how the Sikh separatist movement in Canada is linked to domestic politics in India.
Women’s reservation: Seeds of the idea under Rajiv Gandhi and Narasimha Rao govtsSubscriber Only
September 20, 2023 04:26 IST
Since the mid-90s, almost every government has tried to push through legislation to provide reservation to women in Parliament and Assemblies. Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010, but did not move forward. Here's a history.
Modi highlights minority govts in India: Prime Ministers whose parties had the least number of MPs in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 10:57 IST
A party needs 272 or more seats in the Lok Sabha to form a government. However, there have been times when a coalition of parties, like the United Front, have come to power, delivering a prime minister, whose own party may have won only a handful of seats.
The Maratha quota demand in Maharashtra, explainedSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 11:55 IST
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been able to persuade Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to halt his agitation for now. But the vexed, decades-old Maratha quota issue presents no easy solutions.
What is the alleged AP skill development scam in which Chandrababu Naidu has been arrested?Subscriber Only
September 10, 2023 11:18 IST
The former Andhra Pradesh CM is accused of conspiring to orchestrate the transfer of at least Rs 241 cr of public funds to private entities via shell companies, resulting in a loss to the public exchequer and gains to himself and his party.
RSS chief backs reservations: How Mohan Bhagwat’s statement marks a departure from the Sangh’s previous positionSubscriber Only
September 8, 2023 10:49 IST
In 2015, Bhagwat had called for a review of reservations by a panel of non-partisan observers. Earlier this week, however, he said that reservations should continue as long as there is discrimination.
Row over Sanatan Dharma: The history of DMK’s anti-religion, anti-caste originsSubscriber Only
September 6, 2023 16:39 IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, has its roots in the Self-Respect Movement begun by E V Ramaswamy 'Periyar'. The early 20th-century movement opposed caste and religion, positioning itself as a rationalist movement against social evils.
To placate Kukis, govt offers hill area councils more autonomy: What are ADCs, how are those in Manipur differentSubscriber Only
September 4, 2023 18:02 IST
How did ADCs come into existence in the North East? How are Manipur's councils different from other states'? How is this linked to the current crisis in the state?
Special session of Parliament: How it will workSubscriber Only
September 3, 2023 11:52 IST
The government has announced a ‘Special Session of Parliament’ from Sept 18-22. The Constitution does not define a ‘special session’. The term sometimes refers to sessions the government has convened for specific occasions, like commemorating parliamentary or national milestones.
Haryana’s Parivar Pehchan Patra: What is this document, why the Opposition has criticised itSubscriber Only
September 1, 2023 11:52 IST
In the recently concluded session of the Haryana Assembly, the Opposition termed the PPP the Permanent Pareshani Patra. What is the Parivar Pehchan Patra, how is the scheme being implemented, and why has it faced criticism?
The Kashmir issue: why India went to the UN, and what happened after thatSubscriber Only
August 24, 2023 17:02 IST
How did Hari Singh's accession to India come about? Why was the division of Gurdaspur by the Radcliffe Boundary Commission significant? What was the role played by Nehru and Patel in the Kashmir question?
What is the CMRL ‘illegal payments’ case, in which Kerala CM’s daughter has been namedSubscriber Only
August 14, 2023 09:43 IST
The Kochi-based Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited allegedly made illegal payments to politicians, police officers, media houses, trade unions and others to 'ensure smooth running of business'.
PM Modi mentions Katchatheevu: Why the tiny, uninhabited island remains a hot-button political issue in TNSubscriber Only
August 11, 2023 15:08 IST
Indira Gandhi ceased India’s claim over Katchatheevu in 1974. But politicians, across the aisle, in Tamil Nadu continue to clamour for its return.
Kashi in RSS focus: in 1959 and 2003 — but not in between or laterSubscriber Only
August 11, 2023 10:35 IST
The mosque stands next to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The historical record suggests it was built in the 17th century on the orders of Aurangzeb after destroying the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Kerala Assembly passes resolution to rename state as Keralam: Origin of the two namesSubscriber Only
August 10, 2023 09:53 IST
The resolution, moved by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, was passed unanimously. To change the name of a state, approval from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs is required.
Proposed ST and OBC reservations for new groups in J&K: How the BJP could benefit electorallySubscriber Only
August 9, 2023 06:10 IST
A Bill introduced in Parliament has triggered protests by the ST Gujjar-Bakerwal who fear a dilution of their tribal rights and empowerment. The proposed legislation contain provisions that can potentially alter the socio-political complexion of the Union Territory and help the BJP in elections.
Row over Select Committee for Delhi Services Bill: What is this body, did Raghav Chadha flout rules?Subscriber Only
August 9, 2023 14:48 IST
Home Minister Amit Shah said members had complained their names were included in the proposed Select Committee without their signatures in the proposal moved by AAP's Raghav Chadha.
Four years after removal of Art 370: Political changes in J&KSubscriber Only
August 6, 2023 12:56 IST
Almost all major opposition leaders were either detained or had their movements curtailed after the abrogation of Article 370. With political actions by mainstream parties frozen, new outfits emerged, and several leaders changed loyalties.
Money Bills vs Finance Bills: What are the differences, what the court has ruledSubscriber Only
August 4, 2023 10:32 IST
The two prerequisites for any Finance Bill to become a Money Bill are that first, it must only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and not the Rajya Sabha. Secondly, these Bills can only be introduced on the President’s recommendation.
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