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How Kejriwal stepping down as CM is significant amid the fallout of graft chargesSubscriber Only
September 17, 2024 12:44 IST
A section of the party, however, is worried over the confusion in the AAP's ranks as many sought to understand why Kejriwal was pushing for early polls while also announcing that a new CM would be appointed soon.
Why Tamil Nadu opposes Centre’s New Education Policy (NEP)Subscriber Only
September 12, 2024 10:38 IST
Tamil Nadu and the Centre are once again locking horns over the NEP, this time because of the Centre not releasing certain funds earmarked for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
What are BJP’s corruption allegations against Mallikarjun Kharge’s family?Subscriber Only
August 31, 2024 19:47 IST
Priyank Kharge, the son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, is Karnataka’s minister for IT/BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. The BJP has alleged a “scam” in the allotment of a five-acre parcel of land identified for civic amenities (CA) near Bengaluru.
Why govt has strengthened security for RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, brought his cover on par with Amit Shah’sSubscriber Only
August 31, 2024 19:50 IST
Z+ is the highest level of security, but in case of some protectees, an additional ASL layer of cover is mandated based on the threat perception.
Explained: The bitter dispute in the Namdhari sect, which has left 8 people injured in a violent clashSubscriber Only
August 18, 2024 10:52 IST
The latest clash in Haryana’s Rania was over the control of 11 acres of land. The factional fight between the groups of Uday Singh and Dalip Singh, however, has much deeper roots, going back several years
Explained: Panchamasali Lingayats, and politics surrounding their quota demandsSubscriber Only
July 26, 2024 08:26 IST
The Panchamasalis are the largest sub-caste of Karnataka’s dominant Lingayat community. Why are they seeking reservations under the main OBC quota? What are the political implications of this demand?
Why members of the Bhil tribe have again demanded a separate ‘Bhil Pradesh’Subscriber Only
July 19, 2024 19:00 IST
While a tribal MP from Rajasthan has advocated for an independent Bhil state in western India, the BJP’s Tribal Area Development minister has spoken against it. What is the demand?
Who was Prithipal Singh Randhawa, student leader shot dead 45 years agoSubscriber Only
July 18, 2024 19:21 IST
Randhawa is remembered for his iconic Moga Sangram rally, which gave birth to countless leaders whose imprint can be found in Punjab’s politics even today
Explained: Behind Kerala Assembly’s demand to rename state as KeralamSubscriber Only
June 25, 2024 12:01 IST
This is the second time in the past year that such a resolution has been passed by the state assembly. Here is why
Why opening all four gates of Puri Jagannath temple was top priority for new BJP government in OdishaSubscriber Only
June 15, 2024 07:13 IST
Three of the temple’s four gates were shut since the Covid-19 pandemic hit four years ago. They were opened on June 13, a day after the new BJP Chief Minister took oath. Here is why
Why Kesarapalli IT Park — not Amaravati — will host Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in ceremonySubscriber Only
June 11, 2024 12:26 IST
Amravati has not seen much development since Naidu was ousted from power in 2019. But that is not the only reason behind the decision to hold the swearing-in ceremony in Kesarapalli
What happens at a swearing-in ceremony and what oaths have to be taken?Subscriber Only
June 9, 2024 17:39 IST
Offices of the President, Chief Ministers and judges require oath-taking ceremonies for signifying the formal assumption of power. How was the text of the oaths arrived at, and can it be changed?
Muslim representation in new Lok Sabha: 24 MPs, none from BJP-led NDASubscriber Only
June 8, 2024 22:37 IST
This accounts for under 5% of the strength of the Lok Sabha, much lower than the overall population of Muslims in India, which stood at 14% in 2011
Who are the 7 independents elected to the Lok Sabha?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2024 22:54 IST
In India’s political landscape, it is hard to win without the backing of a major political party. But seven people managed to do so this time. Here is their story
Explained: Which parties are in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2024 12:26 IST
In June 2023, 26 parties came together to form the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). With the coalition's electoral performance exceeding exit poll predictions in the Lok Sabha elections, here is a look at their members.
Lok Sabha elections results: Nine of 13 turncoats being probed by Central agencies lost pollsSubscriber Only
June 8, 2024 07:17 IST
Among the prominent turncoats who lost are Jyoti Mirdha from Nagaur in Rajasthan; Kripashankar Singh from Jaunpur in UP; Roy from Kolkata Uttar; Kothapalli Geeta from Araku in Andhra Pradesh; Preneet Kaur from Patiala; and Geeta Koda from Singhbhum in Jharkhand.
Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu’s big demand and the BJP’s compulsionsSubscriber Only
June 7, 2024 12:13 IST
Chandrababu Naidu's earlier push for SCS during 2014-18 had failed, and he had suffered a crushing defeat in the 2019 state election. This time is different — the BJP is short of numbers in Lok Sabha and dependent on him, and he has just won a landslide in the state.
4 instances when Nitish Kumar ‘flip-flopped’Subscriber Only
June 6, 2024 11:56 IST
The Bihar Chief Minister has a history of switching sides. A day after the Lok Sabha election results, he was spotted travelling to Delhi in the same flight as the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Tejashwi Yadav.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Decoding the verdictSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 12:11 IST
The 2024 election has brought the BJP to power for a third straight term but has diminished the party. The impact will be felt in relationships in the NDA, as well as within the BJP and between the BJP and RSS
Disconnect on ground, ticket distribution, caste, jobs: How BJP lost the plot in UPSubscriber Only
June 5, 2024 16:52 IST
Modi’s own victory margin of 1.52 lakh votes in Varanasi down from 4.79 lakh in 2019. Here is what lies behind BJP’s election setback in Uttar Pradesh
Lok Sabha Results 2024: Why BJP’s top NDA partners may stay with the alliance – and why they might leaveSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 09:08 IST
After ten years of enjoying a single-party majority in Parliament, the BJP will this time need the support of some coalition partners. Here is a brief analysis of some of them
Explained: After election results, what’s nextSubscriber Only
June 5, 2024 15:34 IST
If no party single-handedly gets the majority, the President will invite the party with most seats to form government.
Naidu and Nitish: Men of the Moment as BJP fights to make 272 on its ownSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 10:49 IST
How N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, two veterans of Indian politics, could again become the kingmakers that they have been several times in their careers.
Why RJD leads in only 4 seats in Bihar, despite getting highest voteshareSubscriber Only
June 4, 2024 16:35 IST
RJD has garnered more votes in Bihar than the JD(U) and the BJP. But it is leading in only four seats, as compared to 14 for the JD(U) and 12 for BJP. Here is why
BJP faces setback, Congress sees resurgence: What early trends saySubscriber Only
June 4, 2024 13:02 IST
Early trends show BJP facing substantial losses, with Congress seeing somewhat of a resurgence. A quick rundown
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