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Roots of Deendayal Upadhyay’s Integral Humanism, the ‘basic philosophy’ of BJPSubscriber Only
June 9, 2025 12:15 IST
This idea of Upadhyay’s Integral Humanism was subsequently expanded and articulated in detail by Dattopant Thengdi (1920-2004), an RSS pracharak who served with the BJS in its initial years
Explained: Alleged NREGA scam in Gujarat, in which Minister Bachubhai Khabad’s sons were arrestedSubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 17:23 IST
What are the allegations, and what is the political profile of Bachubhai Khabad? We explain.
Rahul Gandhi in Darbhanga: Who are the EBCs, and why they matter in Bihar politicsSubscriber Only
May 18, 2025 19:25 IST
The Extremely Backward Castes (EBCs) have long been politically crucial in Bihar. How have they been identified, and why are they important electorally for all parties?
Story of a sacred Jharkhand hill at the centre of old friction between Jains & SantalsSubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 12:19 IST
Known by tribals as Marang Buru and Parasnath by Jains, the hill in Jharkhand’s Giridih district is considered to be sacred by both communities
Jharkhand collects OBC data for ‘triple test’ to determine quotas: All you need to knowSubscriber Only
May 2, 2025 17:55 IST
Based on the data collected, Jharkhand will determine OBC quotas in the 48 urban local bodies across the state
Explained: Demands for a caste census, and what happens now after its approvalSubscriber Only
May 1, 2025 12:17 IST
The government has decided to hold a caste census along with the upcoming Census. Data collected by the Census will impact boundaries of constituencies, reservation for women in elected bodies, and give a fillip to demands for more quotas and their sub-categorisation.
Waqf Bill set to be tabled, what is the concern over ‘retrospective’ implementation?Subscriber Only
April 1, 2025 19:49 IST
The JD(U) has said it will support the Bill, but has flagged the issue of the change in the ‘Waqf by user’ provision being applied to existing Waqf properties.
Delimitation of constituencies: a primer on the exercise and the processSubscriber Only
March 5, 2025 13:03 IST
The Home Minister said that southern states wouldn’t lose “even a single seat” after the fresh delimitation of constituencies. What exactly happens during delimitation, and what is the role of the Census?
Why southern states are nervous about delimitationSubscriber Only
February 27, 2025 11:36 IST
The Constitution mandates delimitation after every Census. But the number of seats in Parliament, and the share of each state, have remained static since 1976. This is largely due to opposition from southern states. Here's why.
PM Modi, Amit Shah & Rahul Gandhi meet to appoint new Chief Election Commissioner: How the appointment process works, why it was changedSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 08:18 IST
For the first time, a process laid down under an Act of Parliament was followed to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner. What necessitated the change and why was it challenged in the Supreme Court?
Himanta attacks Gaurav Gogoi over wife’s ‘Pakistan links’: Who is Elizabeth Gogoi, what is Assam CM talking aboutSubscriber Only
February 16, 2025 13:21 IST
Elizabeth Gogoi Controversy: Who is Elizabeth Gogoi, and what is the organisation she worked in that Sarma is linking to ISI? What is the bitter history of feuding between Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma? We explain.
Uttarakhand Budget session will not be held at Gairsain: The story of the state summer capitalSubscriber Only
February 12, 2025 18:02 IST
The move by the BJP government in Uttarakhand to hold its upcoming budget session in Dehradun from February 18 has put Gairsain, its summer capital into the spotlight. Here is what to know.
Clearance for land, approval of schemes: How Delhi govt and L-G’s relations could change under BJPSubscriber Only
February 9, 2025 15:58 IST
The BJP’s electoral victory sets the stage for easing of the prolonged legal tussle over the state’s “unique constitutional status” between the Centre and the former Aam Aadmi Party-led government.
Recalling New Delhi, 2013: When Kejriwal was the victor, and Sheila Dikshit was humiliatedSubscriber Only
February 8, 2025 17:20 IST
That election, for the same seat where the AAP leader has now been defeated by the BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh, marked a watershed in Delhi’s politics, buried the Congress, and heralded the era of the AAP and Kejriwal. Here’s what happened
BJP sweeps Delhi: Here are 5 reasons whySubscriber Only
February 8, 2025 19:56 IST
Delhi Election Results: The AAP has been battling anti-incumbency and internal disarray because of its senior leaders spending a long time in jail. But there are other reasons too, including a clear loss of support among the capital’s middle class.
Explained: The political history of DelhiSubscriber Only
February 8, 2025 08:29 IST
For 37 years, from 1956 to 1993, Delhi did not have a legislative Assembly. The national capital nonetheless has had a colourful political history with its eight Chief Ministers coming from three political parties — Congress, BJP, and AAP
Why blue is associated with Ambedkar, Dalit resistanceSubscriber Only
January 9, 2025 11:40 IST
Recently, Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders wore blue to Parliament to protest Amit Shah allegedly insulting Ambedkar. Why is blue associated with Babasaheb and Dalit politics?
Birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 5 defining aspects of his legacySubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 12:55 IST
Vajpayee was a Member of Parliament for 47 years — he was elected 11 times to Lok Sabha, and twice to Rajya Sabha — and left behind an enduring legacy.
Explained: Why protesting farmers demand implementation of the Land Acquisition Act 2013Subscriber Only
December 26, 2024 12:58 IST
The Land Acquisition Act 2013 came into force on January 1, 2014. If it is already in force, why are farmers protesting to demand its implementation?
Charan Singh’s birth anniversary: When he got Indira Gandhi arrestedSubscriber Only
December 24, 2024 11:39 IST
When Charan Singh was the Home Minister, Indira Gandhi was arrested for corruption. How did that episode play out? Why was Singh the PM for only 23 days? We explain.
Looking at 2025, Politics: Landscape of rifts and challengesSubscriber Only
December 31, 2024 16:20 IST
In 2024, a record number of countries voted to elect new governments. 2024 was also the year in which, in India and elsewhere, political relationships became more strained and the middle ground shrank further. The year 2025 offers a window to look beyond elections.
Row over Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar: the Award’s history, under various govtsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2024 11:55 IST
How is the Bharat Ratna awarded, how many politicians have received it so far, and under which governments? When did Ambedkar get the award? We explain.
From Bhagat Singh to Dallewal: 6 famous hunger strikes in PunjabSubscriber Only
December 20, 2024 12:10 IST
Many have sat on hunger strikes in Punjab. But they have rarely succeeded, at least when it comes to their stated aims. Here are 6 famous instances
Explained: Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations on MSP, debt waiverSubscriber Only
December 18, 2024 17:07 IST
The report assumes significance amidst the protests by farmers’ organisations since February at Khanauri and Shambhu, which border Punjab and Haryana respectively.
Ambedkar ‘insulted’ by Amit Shah: Did ‘BJP’s predecessors’ burn Babasaheb’s effigy, as Jairam Ramesh said?Subscriber Only
December 18, 2024 15:45 IST
Amit Shah on Ambedkar: As the BJP and the Congress fight over Babasaheb's legacy, a look-back at what the RSS, Golwalkar said about Ambedkar and the Constitution.
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