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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.

One Nation One Election Bill Introduced: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks in the Lok Sabha

One Nation One Election Bill Explained: Proposals, key takeawaysSubscriber Only

December 18, 2024 13:06 IST

One Nation One Election Election India: The government has proposed to add a new article to the Constitution and amend three other provisions so that elections to state Assemblies can be held simultaneously with the election to Lok Sabha.

Mallikarjun Kharge says PM Modi ‘twisted facts’ about Nehru’s letter: What was this letter, what did the former PM Jawaharlal Nehru write?Subscriber Only

December 18, 2024 11:59 IST

Jawaharlal Nehru wrote about 400 letters to Chief Ministers. Why did he write these letters? What does one of the letters say about reservation?

Rahul Gandhi says Priyanka’s first Parliament speech ‘better than mine’: Recalling his debut Lok Sabha speechSubscriber Only

December 16, 2024 14:28 IST

Compared with Rahul's, Priyanka Gandhi's maiden speech was longer, touching on a wider variety of issues. Here's how Rahul Gandhi's debut speech in Parliament went, back in 2005.

As AAP accuses BJP of ‘conspiracy’, what is process of deleting electors of the rolls?Subscriber Only

December 12, 2024 15:23 IST

AAP has claimed that the BJP is trying to delete 11,018 electors of the rolls in the Shahdara Assembly constituency, where AAP won by only 5,294 votes in 2020

The Durgadi Devi Mandir which stands inside the fort premises. The eidgah is visible right behind the temple. (Wikimedia Commons)

Explained: The Durgadi Fort dispute in Maharashtra’s KalyanSubscriber Only

December 12, 2024 20:55 IST

A Kalyan court’s ruling has rekindled a long-standing legal battle between the Maharashtra government and Muslim petitioners over the ownership of land that Muslims assert has housed a mosque since the 16th century

Why Tamil Nadu wants Centre to cancel auction of tungsten mining rights in MaduraiSubscriber Only

December 12, 2024 16:49 IST

Opposition to the proposed project revolves around environmental and cultural heritage concerns, and raises crucial issues around federalism

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing an event in 2023.

Mohan Bhagwat wants women to have at least 3 children: what has been the view of the RSS and its chiefs on population?Subscriber Only

December 3, 2024 19:30 IST

Individual RSS members, front organisations of the Sangh, and bodies associated with the RSS have repeatedly flagged concerns over the allegedly declining numbers of Hindus in the country.

What is the case against Uttam Nagar AAP MLA Naresh Balyan?Subscriber Only

December 3, 2024 16:48 IST

Delhi Police on Sunday arrested AAP Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan in connection with an extortion case from 2023. We explain.

Jharkhand: An electoral historySubscriber Only

November 19, 2024 22:46 IST

The state where votes will be cast in the second and final phase of the Assembly election on Wednesday has a history of political turmoil, with fragmentation and frequent changes of Chief Ministers.

The Palace of Assembly located at the Capitol Complex of Chandigarh designed by Le Corbusier, originally meant to serve as the building for Legislative Assembly of bicameral East Punjab state, with two assembly halls to serve as the lower and upper houses of the state’s legislature, currently serving as the common building for the Legislative Assemblies of unicameral Haryana and Punjab state legislatures with both occupying one hall each.

Why proposal to build Haryana Vidhan Sabha complex in Chandigarh has united Punjab political partiesSubscriber Only

November 17, 2024 18:20 IST

Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. But the Punjab has long claimed sole ownership of the beautiful planned city

What is Munambam waqf land dispute which has led to protests by Christians, HindusSubscriber Only

November 14, 2024 11:03 IST

The dispute over some 400 acres of land in Kerala’s Ernakulam district between state’s waqf board and long-established occupants of the land has triggered a political storm

Explained: The electoral history of MaharashtraSubscriber Only

November 13, 2024 21:20 IST

The Congress once enjoyed a virtually unchallenged hold over Maharashtra. Today, multiple parties — and factions — are at play in India’s richest state which goes to polls to elect a new Assembly on November 20.

Census department officials taking a count of the homeless people in Chandigarh as part of the 2011 exercise. (Express Photo)

How exactly is the Census carried out, its links to delimitation, women’s Parliament quotaSubscriber Only

October 29, 2024 20:17 IST

The Centre seems to have deliberately delayed the Census to ensure that delimitation is carried out immediately after it. However, a Census completed by 2026, or earlier, might not allow for an immediate delimitation.

How do SGPC elections work? Why have they not been held in 13 years?Subscriber Only

October 19, 2024 15:46 IST

Elections for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are supposed to be held every five years. But none have taken place since 2011. Why?

Haryana Assembly election results 2024: Nayab Singh Saini

Haryana Assembly election results 2024: 5 things that made Nayab Singh Saini a winner for BJPSubscriber Only

October 10, 2024 11:34 IST

Haryana Assembly election results 2024: Nayab Singh Saini led the BJP to a record third term in Haryana. Here is what lies behind his winning appeal

Congress alleges ‘conspiracy’ in Haryana polls: How an EVM battery worksSubscriber Only

October 9, 2024 13:31 IST

According to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in the recent Haryana polls, some candidates noticed that on EVMs that had 99% battery charge, the Congress lost, while those with a charge of 60-70% showed a victory for the party. How do EVM batteries work?

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Jamaat fails to live up to hype in J&K polls: history of the party’s electoral foraysSubscriber Only

October 9, 2024 12:23 IST

The Jamaat has never been a formidable political force in Kashmir on its own, except for one significant election, when together with allies, it put up a good show. Here's its history.

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Jammu Kashmir Election Results 2024: Recalling 3 significant elections in the region’s historySubscriber Only

October 9, 2024 11:20 IST

Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election Results 2024: While the 1987 J&K elections led some to lose faith in the electoral process, aiding the rise of militancy in the state, the 2002 polls were seen as a reversal.

Haryana election results 2024: Nayab saini

Haryana election results 2024: As BJP looks set for win, 5 things the party got rightSubscriber Only

October 8, 2024 19:02 IST

Haryana Assembly election results 2024: Despite forecasts of a sweeping win for Congress, the BJP seems on way to improving its 2019 performance. Here is what worked for the party

Election Results Haryana 2024: Why this will be a verdict on Congress’ caste calculusSubscriber Only

October 9, 2024 07:42 IST

Election Results Haryana 2024: Should the BJP manage a historic third straight win in Haryana, it will be a vindication of its tried and tested electoral arithmetic. Here's what you need to know.

What is land for jobs scam, in which Lalu Prasad and his sons were granted bailSubscriber Only

October 7, 2024 20:06 IST

The case, which is being investigated both by the CBI and the ED, pertains to Lalu and his family allegedly receiving parcels of land in return for jobs in the Railways between 2004 and 2009, when he was Railway Minister.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

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President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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