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78 Opposition MPs suspended, most ever in a day: Why this happened, what Parliament rules saySubscriber Only
December 20, 2023 10:04 IST
The MPs in both Houses were suspended for disrupting Parliamentary proceedings while protesting last week’s Parliament security breach. But are suspensions common? How long can MPs be suspended for, and why do MPs disrupt Parliament? We explain.
33 MPs barred from Lok Sabha: Recalling 1989, when 63 MPs were suspended during Rajiv Gandhi’s govtSubscriber Only
December 20, 2023 17:26 IST
The largest number of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha is from 1989, when 63 lawmakers were asked to walk out. What led to such a high number of suspensions? What is different this time around? Under what rules are MPs suspended?
Hanuman Beniwal thrashes Lok Sabha intruder: 5 things you need to know about the Nagaur MPSubscriber Only
December 14, 2023 12:45 IST
Parliament security breach: The 51-year old MP from Nagaur was among the parliamentarians who overpowered and roughed up the intruder, before handing him over to security personnel.
After Article 370 scrapping, why incidents of stone-pelting fell in KashmirSubscriber Only
December 12, 2023 10:39 IST
While the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved after August 5, 2019, a new threat is emerging. We explain the factors behind the successes, and the new danger.
Who is a J&K resident? This is how successive govts defined inhabitants of erstwhile stateSubscriber Only
December 10, 2023 19:32 IST
The central government changed the provisions defining permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir after the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019. Who were the ‘permanent residents’ of the state before that?
Article 370 verdict today: What other decisions by the Centre it will impactSubscriber Only
December 11, 2023 07:46 IST
From delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir to voting rights to West Pakistan Refugees, a host of decisions will be impacted by the SC verdict on pleas challenging the changes made to Article 370. Here are the crucial ones
31 years of Babri mosque demolition: How rapid infra development is transforming AyodhyaSubscriber Only
December 29, 2023 13:13 IST
The infrastructure development of Ayodhya took off after the BJP came to power in 2017, and gained pace after the SC verdict of 2019. Here are the various projects underway to improve the city's connectivity, boost its hospitality sector, and provide jobs to locals.
Karni Sena chief killed: The outfit’s fractious trajectory, over the yearsSubscriber Only
December 6, 2023 08:01 IST
The Karni Sena has been in the news for various reasons over the years — most notably during the protests against the movie Padmaavat — even as multiple groups with similar names have sprung up.
Lalduhoma & ZPM: behind the remarkable result in Mizoram assembly electionsSubscriber Only
December 5, 2023 10:29 IST
The ZPM was formed only in 2017, and contested for the first time as a recognised political party. Its rise has been striking — this is the first time that a party other than the MNF or the Congress has been voted into power in Mizoram.
4 factors behind the BJP win in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh assembly electionsSubscriber Only
December 4, 2023 12:17 IST
From how the party's organisational strength was leveraged, to the role of women voters, here are the likely factors behind the BJP's performance in the state assembly elections – particularly the Hindi heartland.
IK Gujral’s death anniversary: What was the Gujral Doctrine of foreign policy, its significanceSubscriber Only
December 1, 2023 18:18 IST
IK Gujral is the only PM with a foreign policy approach identified with his name. How did a mild-mannered politician not seen as a 'mass leader' leave such lasting influence on India's foreign policy?
A political history of Rajasthan: A Congress-BJP revolving doorSubscriber Only
November 24, 2023 10:40 IST
Rajasthan is a unique state in several ways. Here is an overview of its political history, where the last quarter century has been dominated by two leaders — the Congress party's Ashok Gehlot and the BJP's Vasundhara Raje.
A political history of Madhya Pradesh, set for another straight BJP vs Congress fightSubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 15:26 IST
Both Congress and BJP-RSS have deep roots in Madhya Pradesh. From Bundelkhand to Baitul, Rewa to Ratlam, the political geography of the state is diverse and complex. It has always seen a straight fight, with no third force in the picture.
Expert Explains | Regulating political funding: Rules around the world, India’s challengeSubscriber Only
February 15, 2024 23:12 IST
A fruitful party funding framework requires attention to at least four key aspects — regulation of donations, expenditure limits, public financing, and disclosure requirements. We explore.
How political funding influences electoral outcomes: what studies saySubscriber Only
November 10, 2023 11:52 IST
The BJP from 2017 to 2022 bagged a staggering 57% of all electoral bonds. While it earned over Rs 5,200 crore, Congress earned just 10% of the total funds, at Rs 950 crore. What's the relationship between money and poll outcomes?
Why Mumbai will not host the Indo-Pak semi final (if it happens)Subscriber Only
November 10, 2023 11:01 IST
Pakistan last played an international cricket match in Mumbai 44 years ago. What has stopped them since then?
Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2024 11:09 IST
Electoral Bonds, now under challenge before the Supreme Court, have become the primary route of political funding since they were launched in 2018. The key difference between the Trusts and Bonds is in the degrees of transparency they offer, and the Bonds Scheme's focus on the anonymity of donors
NFSA and PM’s promise of free foodgrains for five years: what it means and entailsSubscriber Only
November 7, 2023 10:51 IST
At least 80 crore people will be benefited, and the BJP is likely to use the commitment to underline its welfare politics in the Lok Sabha election campaign. What is the Food Security Act, and what was the PM-GKAY? What are the cost implications? Here are some numbers.
A political history of Chhattisgarh: From Ajit Jogi to Bhupesh BaghelSubscriber Only
November 7, 2023 10:53 IST
In the two decades since the creation of Chhattisgarh, the state’s politics has centered largely around its chief ministers: Ajit Jogi, Raman Singh, and Bhupesh Baghel. With the state set to go to polls in a few days, here is a brief look at its political history.
Story of Mamata and Nano: Why Tata can claim Rs 766 crore plus interest from Bengal GovtSubscriber Only
November 1, 2023 08:41 IST
A new chapter has been added to the saga of the Singur land agitation that helped propel the TMC to power in 2011. What is this story that began more than 16 years ago?
From 2016 to present, how Maratha morcha changed its stance, modes of protest over reservation demandSubscriber Only
October 30, 2023 10:56 IST
What began as a socio-economic issue that consolidated Marathas under MKM has channelised into a political movement with the reservation issue becoming a tool for mainstream parties to settle scores against each other.
Row in Punjab over unemployed asst prof’s suicide: the case of ‘illegal appointments’ under Congress govtSubscriber Only
October 26, 2023 10:55 IST
Kaur was a member of a union of unemployed teachers protesting against the AAP government. Farmer unions and Opposition parties have now joined their cause, demanding the education minister's arrest.
Row over Jagannath temple’s treasure room: Why has it not been unlocked in 38 years, why demands to open nowSubscriber Only
October 20, 2023 10:05 IST
The Ratna Bhandar of the Puri Jagannath Temple was last opened in 1985. Here's why the BJP and the Congress are demanding its reopening.
Why Odisha govt’s new rural development scheme has triggered a controversySubscriber Only
October 13, 2023 10:19 IST
The ruling BJD hopes the scheme will help it beat anti-incumbency ahead of the simultaneous General and Assembly elections in April-May 2024, but the BJP has objected. Here is why
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significanceSubscriber Only
October 11, 2023 18:59 IST
Habitat rights are given to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) under the Forest Rights Act. Who are PVTGs? How do the habitat rights help them?
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