Simon Harmer kept it simple to script South Africa’s famous win over India
Tap for summary
Journalism of Courage
EXPLAINED POLITICS NEWS - Page 6
Why Kesarapalli IT Park — not Amaravati — will host Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in ceremonySubscriber Only
June 11, 2024 12:26 IST
Amravati has not seen much development since Naidu was ousted from power in 2019. But that is not the only reason behind the decision to hold the swearing-in ceremony in Kesarapalli
What happens at a swearing-in ceremony and what oaths have to be taken?Subscriber Only
June 9, 2024 17:39 IST
Offices of the President, Chief Ministers and judges require oath-taking ceremonies for signifying the formal assumption of power. How was the text of the oaths arrived at, and can it be changed?
Muslim representation in new Lok Sabha: 24 MPs, none from BJP-led NDASubscriber Only
June 8, 2024 22:37 IST
This accounts for under 5% of the strength of the Lok Sabha, much lower than the overall population of Muslims in India, which stood at 14% in 2011
Who are the 7 independents elected to the Lok Sabha?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2024 22:54 IST
In India’s political landscape, it is hard to win without the backing of a major political party. But seven people managed to do so this time. Here is their story
Explained: Which parties are in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2024 12:26 IST
In June 2023, 26 parties came together to form the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). With the coalition's electoral performance exceeding exit poll predictions in the Lok Sabha elections, here is a look at their members.
Lok Sabha elections results: Nine of 13 turncoats being probed by Central agencies lost pollsSubscriber Only
June 8, 2024 07:17 IST
Among the prominent turncoats who lost are Jyoti Mirdha from Nagaur in Rajasthan; Kripashankar Singh from Jaunpur in UP; Roy from Kolkata Uttar; Kothapalli Geeta from Araku in Andhra Pradesh; Preneet Kaur from Patiala; and Geeta Koda from Singhbhum in Jharkhand.
Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu’s big demand and the BJP’s compulsionsSubscriber Only
June 7, 2024 12:13 IST
Chandrababu Naidu's earlier push for SCS during 2014-18 had failed, and he had suffered a crushing defeat in the 2019 state election. This time is different — the BJP is short of numbers in Lok Sabha and dependent on him, and he has just won a landslide in the state.
4 instances when Nitish Kumar ‘flip-flopped’Subscriber Only
June 6, 2024 11:56 IST
The Bihar Chief Minister has a history of switching sides. A day after the Lok Sabha election results, he was spotted travelling to Delhi in the same flight as the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Tejashwi Yadav.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Decoding the verdictSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 12:11 IST
The 2024 election has brought the BJP to power for a third straight term but has diminished the party. The impact will be felt in relationships in the NDA, as well as within the BJP and between the BJP and RSS
Disconnect on ground, ticket distribution, caste, jobs: How BJP lost the plot in UPSubscriber Only
June 5, 2024 16:52 IST
Modi’s own victory margin of 1.52 lakh votes in Varanasi down from 4.79 lakh in 2019. Here is what lies behind BJP’s election setback in Uttar Pradesh
Lok Sabha Results 2024: Why BJP’s top NDA partners may stay with the alliance – and why they might leaveSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 09:08 IST
After ten years of enjoying a single-party majority in Parliament, the BJP will this time need the support of some coalition partners. Here is a brief analysis of some of them
Explained: After election results, what’s nextSubscriber Only
June 5, 2024 15:34 IST
If no party single-handedly gets the majority, the President will invite the party with most seats to form government.
Naidu and Nitish: Men of the Moment as BJP fights to make 272 on its ownSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 10:49 IST
How N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, two veterans of Indian politics, could again become the kingmakers that they have been several times in their careers.
Why RJD leads in only 4 seats in Bihar, despite getting highest voteshareSubscriber Only
June 4, 2024 16:35 IST
RJD has garnered more votes in Bihar than the JD(U) and the BJP. But it is leading in only four seats, as compared to 14 for the JD(U) and 12 for BJP. Here is why
BJP faces setback, Congress sees resurgence: What early trends saySubscriber Only
June 4, 2024 13:02 IST
Early trends show BJP facing substantial losses, with Congress seeing somewhat of a resurgence. A quick rundown
PDA, BAAP, others: short history of parties, their social coalitionsSubscriber Only
June 1, 2024 17:19 IST
In a large and diverse country, politics has long been the art of bringing together various groups of people in a social coalition that can take a party first past the post.
‘Liquorgate’ in Kerala? How Left govt has diluted the state’s liquor policySubscriber Only
May 31, 2024 12:22 IST
The Left government in Kerala has been in power since 2016. Since then, it has also watered down the previous Congress regime’s stringent liquor policy. We recall
Explained: Rules for political parties to use state-funded media during pollsSubscriber Only
May 19, 2024 13:17 IST
Two Opposition leaders, Sitaram Yechury and G Devarajan, recently slammed Doordarshan and All India Radio for ‘censoring’ their speeches. Here is what the rulebook officially says.
Held after Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, how the 1991 elections heralded change for India under PV Narasimha RaoSubscriber Only
May 18, 2024 06:55 IST
PV Narasimha Rao was the first Prime Minister from outside the Nehru-Gandhi family to complete his five-year tenure. Two events under his govt changed India forever — the liberalisation of the economy, and the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Read more in part 10 of our series on the history of Indian elections.
How 1989 elections led to a one-year VP Singh term and the arrival of Mandir-Mandal in Indian politicsSubscriber Only
May 16, 2024 07:05 IST
In the lead-up to the 1989 Lok Sabha elections, Rajiv Gandhi’s aura dissipated rapidly as he made political mistakes and the government was mired in the Bofors corruption scandal. What followed was a turbulent phase in Indian politics. Here is part 9 of our series on the history of Indian elections.
Why Congress hit ‘400 paar’ in 1984 elections, how Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure was marred by strugglesSubscriber Only
May 13, 2024 07:10 IST
After Indira Gandhi’s assassination and a lack of coordination among opposition parties – including the BJP – the Congress won the highest-ever seats for a single party. Read in part 8 of our series on the history of India's general elections.
Explained: Behind the 20-year delay in Nagaland’s urban local body electionsSubscriber Only
May 12, 2024 18:15 IST
Nagaland is set to hold urban local body elections next month, for the first time since 2004. Here is what lay behind the long wait, and how elections are being held now.
What Election Commission told Mallikarjun Kharge on revised voter turnouts, how figures are arrived atSubscriber Only
May 12, 2024 14:03 IST
ECI has rejected allegations that the declarations of final voter turnouts have been unfairly delayed. Why are data on voting percentages revised after the polling date? We answer some key questions.
Why Assam’s Dhubri constituency consistently records very high voter turnoutsSubscriber Only
May 10, 2024 12:09 IST
Dhubri recorded an estimated turnout of over 92% in this year’s Lok Sabha poll. In 2019 too, it had registered a turnout over 90%. Here is what drives Dhubri’s voters to the polling booth.
Who is Devinder Pal Bhullar, in jail for terror since 1995?Subscriber Only
May 9, 2024 11:11 IST
Devinder Pal Bhullar was sentenced to death in 2001. His sentence was commuted in 2014, and he was moved from Tihar to Amritsar jail in 2015. He has been suffering from schizophrenia and depression.
Advertisement
30-second Reads
In ‘historic first’ deal, India to source 10% LPG imports from US in 2026
Tap for summary
MEA reacts to Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence
Tap for summary
Deepika Padukone says fame and money no longer drive her choices: ‘Rs 500 crore films…’
Tap for summary
BEST OF EXPRESS
EntertainmentMalayalam's first action hero did over 100 films in 6 years; died performing dangerous stunt hanging from a helicopter
EntertainmentAwkward conversations and constant interruptions, Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s show has nothing much to say
TrendingAkon ‘harassed’ on stage in Bengaluru, viral video shows fans pulling singer’s pants during concert: ‘India has no respect for any artist’
TrendingMaharashtra man makes donkeys pull SUV in protest against dealership over ‘faulty car’; video goes viral
SportsTemba Bavuma: South Africa's Iron Man with a giant heart, undefeated and unbroken, leads from the front at Eden Gardens for famous win
Advertisement
Must Read
SportsTemba Bavuma: South Africa's Iron Man with a giant heart, undefeated and unbroken, leads from the front at Eden Gardens for famous win
SportsPramod Bhagat and the art of not giving up: How former Paralympics champion shuttler bounced back from anti-doping ban
Advertisement
Buzzing Now
TrendingAkon ‘harassed’ on stage in Bengaluru, viral video shows fans pulling singer’s pants during concert: ‘India has no respect for any artist’
TrendingMaharashtra man makes donkeys pull SUV in protest against dealership over ‘faulty car’; video goes viral
TrendingBihar man gets abused, slapped by Patna police in viral video, later gets threat calls: 'Delete it quickly or we will arrest you'
