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Will ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay disrupt Tamil Nadu politics?Subscriber Only
February 4, 2024 21:28 IST
Vijay’s appeal transcends caste, class and religion, and his superstardom rivals that of the legendary MGR. Can he disrupt Tamil Nadu’s political status quo?
How the post of deputy CM emerged, what powers it comes withSubscriber Only
February 1, 2024 09:36 IST
Currently, there are 26 deputy CMs across 14 states. The post, not mentioned in the Constitution, is nevertheless a long-standing feature of Indian politics.
As Maharashtra CM assures quota to Marathas, why OBCs are planning to take to streets and courtsSubscriber Only
January 29, 2024 11:10 IST
While the proposed formulation does not tinker with the 50 per cent limit set by the Supreme Court, it allows Marathas to claim reservation under the 27 per cent set aside for OBCs.
Inclusion of ‘sage-soyare’ makes Maratha activist Jarange-Patil call off quota protest: What this means, what its impact will beSubscriber Only
January 28, 2024 11:13 IST
By including the term ‘sage-soyare’, the government has opened doors for handing out caste certificates based on one’s maternal line of descent.
Karpoori Thakur gets Bharat Ratna: Why the Jannayak’s politics and policies still resonateSubscriber Only
January 24, 2024 22:29 IST
Karpoori Thakur was Bihar's chief minister twice for short tenures, but his radical policy decisions had an outsized impact, for which he also had to face casteist slurs. Here's a brief account of the leader's life and times
Rahul Gandhi prevented from visiting Batadrava Than: Significance of this Assam shrineSubscriber Only
January 23, 2024 17:58 IST
The Batadrava Than, or Bordowa Than, is a temple complex at the birthplace of revered Vaishnavite reformer-saint Srimanta Sankardeva. We explain its importance, in religion and in politics.
Congress and Ram Mandir: Brief history of the party’s flip-flops on Ayodhya templeSubscriber Only
January 15, 2024 11:15 IST
While Congress has refused to attend the consecration of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on January 22, the locks of the temple were opened in 1986 under the prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi. What has the party’s stance been on the Ram mandir over the years? Presenting a quick history.
Shinde faction ‘real Shiv Sena’: How the Maharashtra Speaker came to this decisionSubscriber Only
January 12, 2024 07:25 IST
The Speaker analysed three factors — the 1999 constitution of the Shiv Sena, the leadership structure of the party, and the legislative party majority.
Maharashtra Speaker gives verdict on Shiv Sena split: what was the case before himSubscriber Only
January 11, 2024 12:16 IST
Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar recognised the Shinde faction as the “real Shiv Sena”, while deciding on a set of 54 petitions calling for disqualification of Sena MLAs on both sides.
ULFA peace accord: history of its 44-year-long insurgency, peace talksSubscriber Only
December 31, 2023 12:40 IST
Assamese people have their own, unique culture and language, and a strong sense of identity. Starting in the 19th century, however, as the region’s tea, coal and oil economy attracted migrants from all over, the indigenous population started to feel insecure.
On Congress Foundation Day, a brief history of the INCSubscriber Only
December 29, 2023 10:38 IST
The Indian National Congress came into existence on December 28, 1885. In the 138 years since then, it has continuously evolved to become what it is today. We take a look.
Why 2024 could be among India’s most consequential electionsSubscriber Only
March 6, 2024 07:26 IST
A lot of Indian politics is now about competitive welfarism, and it will be on full display during the Lok Sabha elections. The BJP will seek to ride its cultural nationalism push to a third straight term. Here are the other themes likely to be at the forefront in 2024.
The legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 5 defining aspectsSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 17:28 IST
Vajpayee remained an MP for 47 years — elected 11 times to Lok Sabha, and twice to Rajya Sabha — leaving behind an enduring legacy. We take a look.
Wrestlers return Padma honours: Looking back at ‘award wapsi’ during Indira Gandhi regimeSubscriber Only
January 2, 2024 00:14 IST
Award wapsi, or the returning of civilian honours, is by no means a recent phenomenon in India. Two notable examples are from the Emergency period.
Why the Orissa HC rapped the state govt over creating new districtsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2023 16:32 IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had promised district status to Padampur sub-division in Bargarh district during Assembly by-polls here.
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.
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