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AAP candidate winner after SC intervention: What exactly happened during the Chandigarh mayor electionsSubscriber Only
February 20, 2024 16:47 IST
Hearing the case, the Supreme Court had said it would 'not allow democracy to be murdered'. Here's why the Chandigarh mayor poll, won by the BJP, ran into controversy.
Murder that changed Kerala politics: What happened in 2012, when CPM-linked killers hacked a rebel communist to death?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2024 10:37 IST
The High Court has confirmed life sentence for 11 people in the T P Chandrasekharan murder case. The killing shocked Kerala, and hurt the CPM politically.
Kamal Nath to join BJP? The 1984 Sikh riots allegations that have dogged the Congress veteranSubscriber Only
February 19, 2024 11:12 IST
Kamal Nath’s presence at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj on the night of November 1, 1984 is undisputed. But his role in the violence has never been fully established, and the Nanavati Commission did not indict him.
Farmers back on road to Delhi: How the current protest differs from the 2020-21 editionSubscriber Only
February 14, 2024 17:04 IST
In both its demands and leadership, the farmers' protest of 2024 is very different from the yearlong agitation of 2020-21. Here's what this protest is about, and who is leading it.
RLD ditches INDIA for NDA: What this means for the party, the two alliancesSubscriber Only
February 13, 2024 17:33 IST
How much will the RLD's exit hurt the INDIA bloc, and what will the party bring to the NDA? What does the party stand to gain with the move? We explain.
The message in the Bharat Ratnas: How the politics of the honour worksSubscriber Only
February 11, 2024 12:34 IST
Along with recognising the contribution of the recipient, the Padma and Bharat Ratna awards have always been tools for political messaging — and the Narendra Modi government has been particularly astute in making its choices.
Rahul’s statement on PM Modi: All you need to know about Teli casteSubscriber Only
February 9, 2024 10:21 IST
Modh-Ghanchi caste, one of many Teli sub-castes in Gujarat, who have been historically engaged in activities related to the extraction and trade of edible oils. Here is everything you need to know.
Kerala govt to protest against Centre at Jantar Mantar: What are its grievances over money allocation?Subscriber Only
February 8, 2024 10:27 IST
Kerala alleges that the fiscal policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre are financially stifling the state. Here are the issues it has raised.
Why is Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s government protesting in Delhi?Subscriber Only
February 8, 2024 10:26 IST
The Karnataka government’s protest at Jantar Mantar is about the Centre allegedly denying the state its fair share of taxes.
What is the 8.5-acre land case in which Hemant Soren was arrested, what is he accused ofSubscriber Only
March 10, 2024 13:39 IST
Hemant Soren was arrested on the evening of January 31, after he resigned as Jharkhand Chief Minister. This is the case against him.
Will ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay disrupt Tamil Nadu politics?Subscriber Only
February 4, 2024 21:28 IST
Vijay’s appeal transcends caste, class and religion, and his superstardom rivals that of the legendary MGR. Can he disrupt Tamil Nadu’s political status quo?
How the post of deputy CM emerged, what powers it comes withSubscriber Only
February 1, 2024 09:36 IST
Currently, there are 26 deputy CMs across 14 states. The post, not mentioned in the Constitution, is nevertheless a long-standing feature of Indian politics.
As Maharashtra CM assures quota to Marathas, why OBCs are planning to take to streets and courtsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2024 11:10 IST
While the proposed formulation does not tinker with the 50 per cent limit set by the Supreme Court, it allows Marathas to claim reservation under the 27 per cent set aside for OBCs.
Inclusion of ‘sage-soyare’ makes Maratha activist Jarange-Patil call off quota protest: What this means, what its impact will beSubscriber Only
January 28, 2024 11:13 IST
By including the term ‘sage-soyare’, the government has opened doors for handing out caste certificates based on one’s maternal line of descent.
Karpoori Thakur gets Bharat Ratna: Why the Jannayak’s politics and policies still resonateSubscriber Only
January 24, 2024 22:29 IST
Karpoori Thakur was Bihar's chief minister twice for short tenures, but his radical policy decisions had an outsized impact, for which he also had to face casteist slurs. Here's a brief account of the leader's life and times
Rahul Gandhi prevented from visiting Batadrava Than: Significance of this Assam shrineSubscriber Only
January 23, 2024 17:58 IST
The Batadrava Than, or Bordowa Than, is a temple complex at the birthplace of revered Vaishnavite reformer-saint Srimanta Sankardeva. We explain its importance, in religion and in politics.
Congress and Ram Mandir: Brief history of the party’s flip-flops on Ayodhya templeSubscriber Only
January 15, 2024 11:15 IST
While Congress has refused to attend the consecration of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on January 22, the locks of the temple were opened in 1986 under the prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi. What has the party’s stance been on the Ram mandir over the years? Presenting a quick history.
Shinde faction ‘real Shiv Sena’: How the Maharashtra Speaker came to this decisionSubscriber Only
January 12, 2024 07:25 IST
The Speaker analysed three factors — the 1999 constitution of the Shiv Sena, the leadership structure of the party, and the legislative party majority.
Maharashtra Speaker gives verdict on Shiv Sena split: what was the case before himSubscriber Only
January 11, 2024 12:16 IST
Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar recognised the Shinde faction as the “real Shiv Sena”, while deciding on a set of 54 petitions calling for disqualification of Sena MLAs on both sides.
ULFA peace accord: history of its 44-year-long insurgency, peace talksSubscriber Only
December 31, 2023 12:40 IST
Assamese people have their own, unique culture and language, and a strong sense of identity. Starting in the 19th century, however, as the region’s tea, coal and oil economy attracted migrants from all over, the indigenous population started to feel insecure.
On Congress Foundation Day, a brief history of the INCSubscriber Only
December 29, 2023 10:38 IST
The Indian National Congress came into existence on December 28, 1885. In the 138 years since then, it has continuously evolved to become what it is today. We take a look.
Why 2024 could be among India’s most consequential electionsSubscriber Only
March 6, 2024 07:26 IST
A lot of Indian politics is now about competitive welfarism, and it will be on full display during the Lok Sabha elections. The BJP will seek to ride its cultural nationalism push to a third straight term. Here are the other themes likely to be at the forefront in 2024.
The legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 5 defining aspectsSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 17:28 IST
Vajpayee remained an MP for 47 years — elected 11 times to Lok Sabha, and twice to Rajya Sabha — leaving behind an enduring legacy. We take a look.
Wrestlers return Padma honours: Looking back at ‘award wapsi’ during Indira Gandhi regimeSubscriber Only
January 2, 2024 00:14 IST
Award wapsi, or the returning of civilian honours, is by no means a recent phenomenon in India. Two notable examples are from the Emergency period.
Why the Orissa HC rapped the state govt over creating new districtsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2023 16:32 IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had promised district status to Padampur sub-division in Bargarh district during Assembly by-polls here.
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