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Assam delimitation: Why now, what are the concerns raisedSubscriber Only
January 7, 2023 13:31 IST
The Election Commission has started the process of redrawing boundaries of Assam constituencies. Here is everything you need to know about the exercise.
Why do parties want to have offices in the BMC building?Subscriber Only
January 2, 2023 07:11 IST
Leaders of all parties are peeved at being locked out of their offices. These offices are allotted depending on the parties’ strength in the BMC, and serve as a point of contact between the common people and the civic administration.
Maharashtra’s Belgaum resolution: How did the state respond to Karnataka?Subscriber Only
January 2, 2023 07:24 IST
Under political pressure from the Opposition, the Maharashtra government passed a resolution saying that every inch of the disputed territory belonged to Maharashtra
What is triple test survey, which UP is to carry out for OBC quota in urban local bodies
January 4, 2023 20:00 IST
The Allahabad HC recently ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to hold urban local body elections without reservation for OBCs as the 'triple test' requirement for it had not been met. We explain what this requirement is, and the need for it.
Border row with Maharashtra: What resolutions Karnataka has passed on the issueSubscriber Only
December 30, 2022 07:09 IST
Over the past week, both Karnataka and Maharashtra state Assemblies have passed resolutions affirming their respective positions on the border issue. For Karnataka, this is the sixth such resolution passed by the state government since 1967.
Fmr Kerala CM Oommen Chandy gets clean chit: What was the sexual exploitation case?Subscriber Only
December 30, 2022 06:51 IST
As the CBI gives a clean chit to the former chief minister, we take a look at the Kerala Solar scam and the role of the prime accused, Saritha Nair.
NCP leader Anil Deshmukh gets bail: What are the cases against him?Subscriber Only
December 29, 2022 09:07 IST
Anil Deshmukh was in Arthur Road jail in Mumbai for more than a year under the charges of corruption and money laundering. Here are the details of the cases against him.
On Congress Foundation Day, a brief history of the INCSubscriber Only
December 29, 2022 06:55 IST
Congress foundation day: As the Congress attempts to regain its standing in Indian politics with the Bharat Jodo Yatra, we take a look at how the INC came into being, and how it arrived at its present avatar amid splits and disagreements.
High Court transfers Telangana ‘MLA poaching case’ to CBI: What is it about?Subscriber Only
December 28, 2022 07:08 IST
Telangana CM KCR had accused the BJP of trying to topple his government, and released a bunch of audio and video clips that purportedly showed the accused talking about plans to “dethrone” him. Here is what has happened so far.
Nine state stops on road to Lok Sabha 2024Subscriber Only
January 2, 2023 16:38 IST
2023 is packed with state elections that could shape the political script of 2024. The popularity of Modi and BJP will be tested as he nears the end of his second term. Rahul will hope to walk further on the road to Congress revival. Kejriwal will try to go from being a successful disruptor to a claimant for bigger prizes.
On Vajpayee’s birth anniversary, remembering his efforts to improve India-China tiesSubscriber Only
December 26, 2022 09:34 IST
Vajpayee first visited China in 1979 as India’s foreign minister under Morarji Desai’s government. Although the two countries didn’t sign any consequential treaty, the visit helped unfreeze the border issue after the 1962 war.
Karnataka brings in Bill to hike SC, ST quota: Reasons, provisionsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2022 19:56 IST
The Karnataka government's decision to table the Bill comes ahead of Assembly polls due in 2023.
Sardar Patel always held national interest supreme: historian Rizwan Kadri writesSubscriber Only
December 16, 2022 07:20 IST
On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 72nd death anniversary, this is a good time to recall some not-so-well known facts about the first Home Minister of India.
On Sardar Patel’s death anniversary, his views on RSS, minority communities, and ChinaSubscriber Only
December 17, 2022 14:54 IST
Unlike the other members of the 'triumvirate' that shaped India, Nehru and Gandhi, Sardar Patel, ever the man of action, does not leave behind copious writings on his beliefs. This has often led to muddled debates on what the lifelong Congressman stood for.
Five things to know about Bhupendra Patel set to take oath as Gujarat CM for second consecutive termSubscriber Only
December 14, 2022 17:45 IST
A diploma-holder in civil engineering, a low-profile BJP leader and the first CM from Ahmedabad. Here's what to know about Bhupendra Patel, as he takes oath today as Gujarat's Chief Minister for a second term.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu sworn in: 5 things to know about the new Himachal Pradesh CMSubscriber Only
December 12, 2022 07:34 IST
Did you know Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's father was a driver with the state roadways? Here are other interesting facts about the Himachal CM's life.
What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?Subscriber Only
December 8, 2022 18:02 IST
The main purpose of this practice is to ensure only candidates with a genuine intention to contest end up filing the nomination. What are the rules for this? We explain.
After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in IndiaSubscriber Only
December 9, 2022 18:37 IST
The ECI has laid down the technical criterion for a party to be recognised as a national party. A party may gain or lose national party status from time to time, depending on the fulfilment of these laid-down conditions. What are these criteria?
Why Congress’s promise of return to Old Pension Scheme poses a huge challenge to its new Govt in HimachalSubscriber Only
December 9, 2022 18:42 IST
If the likely new Congress government in Himachal follows through on the party's old pension scheme promise, managing the state’s finances may prove to be an uphill task. Here is why.
Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh election results: How are EVM votes counted?Subscriber Only
December 8, 2022 14:40 IST
As results for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections come in, we look at the process through which EVM votes are counted and how EVMs have majorly expedited the process of vote counting.
What seems to have hurt BJP most in Himachal: Unhappiness with CM, factional fights, yearning for changeSubscriber Only
December 9, 2022 18:32 IST
Political observers say the Congress campaign, with emphasis on the local issues and the local leadership, has paid off. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last-ditch effort to put himself front and centre of the campaign does not appear to have borne fruit
Advantage Congress in Himachal: Five reasons why voters are leaning towards the partySubscriber Only
December 9, 2022 18:37 IST
The state has been true to the tradition of changing parties every election. The Congress promise of returning to the Old Pension Scheme seems to have worked, and price rise and the unhappiness of important groups have hurt the BJP.
Key takeaways for BJP and Congress in Gujarat, HimachalSubscriber Only
December 8, 2022 13:09 IST
Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat election results explained: If the BJP manages to add Himachal Pradesh to its victory in Gujarat, it will boost the cadre hugely and seal Modi's hardship-proof image ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. And in Gujarat, the AAP will look to feed off the consistently weakening Congress.
MCD reward for AAP Delhi performance; women, poor back partySubscriber Only
December 8, 2022 10:38 IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won 134 of the 250 wards, the BJP has finished with 104, and the Congress has been reduced to just 9 seats. In 2017, the BJP won 181 of the total 272 seats in the three MCDs; AAP and Congress won 49 and 31 seats respectively.
MCD elections: AAP wins, BJP out but not down in DelhiSubscriber Only
December 8, 2022 10:42 IST
Despite a win, AAP leaders have gone into a huddle. Congress tally has dipped further, while BJP's vote share is more than last time. We break down the Delhi civic election results.
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