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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.
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: 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?
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.
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: 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.
Haryana: An electoral historySubscriber Only
October 8, 2024 10:23 IST
The small state has often garnered national attention. Its electoral history is dotted with multiple defections — aptly enough, Haryana has gifted to India’s political lexicon its most evocative expression for turncoats.
Senthil Balaji gets bail: what is the case in which the DMK leader was arrested?Subscriber Only
September 27, 2024 11:39 IST
Senthil Balaji was arrested in June last year in a cash-for-jobs scam. Here's what the case is all about
What is Clause 6 of Assam Accord, which Himanta govt said will implement?Subscriber Only
September 27, 2024 11:39 IST
Notably, 15 key recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee will not be implemented for the time being. These, CM Himanta said, will require Constitutional amendments. Here's all you need to know about the issue.
Deendayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary: his doctrine of integral humanism, which BJP considers its ‘basic philosophy’Subscriber Only
September 26, 2024 11:24 IST
The doctrine of 'integral humanism' was born from the desire to have 'uniquely Indian' ideas guiding the journey of the newly independent nation, as opposed to the many Western 'isms'. Here is what it means.
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
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