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Why ‘jungle raj’ casts a long shadow over the RJDSubscriber Only
October 31, 2025 20:24 IST
It has been 20 years since the RJD lost power in Bihar, but Tejashwi Yadav is still fighting the baggage of ‘jungle raj’, which evokes memories of a high crime rate and a desperate migration out of the state.
Bihar Chief Ministers | Mahamaya Prasad Sinha: The first non-Congress CMSubscriber Only
November 2, 2025 12:00 IST
Bihar Assembly elections 1967, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha Bihar CM: In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the fifth part of a series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar. Today, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha
Chief Ministers of Bihar | K B Sahay: the CM under whom Congress lost its first majoritySubscriber Only
October 30, 2025 12:23 IST
In the lead up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the fourth part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar
Bihar Assembly election 2025 | Binodanand Jha: the Bihar CM who got ‘Kamrajed’Subscriber Only
October 30, 2025 14:35 IST
In the lead up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the third part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar
PM Modi, Amit Shah invoke ‘jungle raj’: How was the term first associated with BiharSubscriber Only
October 28, 2025 16:55 IST
Jungle Raj Bihar, Bihar Elections 2025: How did the term 'jungle raj' originate and why has it stuck to the RJD rule in Bihar? We explain.
Five landmarks of Bihar politics, from Shri Babu to ‘Sushasan Babu’Subscriber Only
October 28, 2025 09:06 IST
Bihar Political History: From the heydays of Congress post Independence to the JP movement and the Mandal churn, here is a brief political history of Bihar, through 5 major events.
Chief Ministers of Bihar | Deep Narayan Singh: the man who was CM for only 18 daysSubscriber Only
October 30, 2025 12:18 IST
Bihar Politics History, Deep Narayan Singh Bihar CM: Today, we look at Deep Narayan Singh, who came to the chair that fell vacant after the towering Shri Babu's death.
Shri Krishna Sinha: the maker of modern Bihar, state’s first CMSubscriber Only
October 30, 2025 12:16 IST
In the lead up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the first part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, all the way from S K Sinha to Nitish Kumar
Why political dynasties are here to staySubscriber Only
October 26, 2025 14:59 IST
A recent investigation by The Indian Express revealed that more than 22% of India’s nearly 5,300 legislators in Parliament, and state Assemblies and Councils have familial ties to current or former legislators. Why are dynasties so entrenched in Indian politics?
The politics of makhananomics: Behind government’s push to boost Bihar’s makhana industrySubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 15:21 IST
Bihar is responsible for the production of 90% of India’s makhana crop. Ahead of the Assembly election, the ruling coalition has made significant efforts to grow the industry
PM Modi invokes Karpoori Thakur in Bihar: Why the former CM matters today, explained in 3 pointsSubscriber Only
October 26, 2025 15:20 IST
January 24 marked the 101st birth anniversary of Karpoori Thakur. What are some of the Jannayak's decisions that hurt his political career but continue to be significant today? Why is PM Modi invoking him? We explain in 3 points
A red sunset? Why Maoist movement is on the declineSubscriber Only
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’ characterSubscriber Only
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 whySubscriber Only
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.
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 againSubscriber Only
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
‘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.
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 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 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 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
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