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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 resistanceSign In to read
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.
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
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
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.
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
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