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IK Gujral’s death anniversary: What was the Gujral Doctrine of foreign policy, its significanceSubscriber Only
December 1, 2023 18:18 IST
IK Gujral is the only PM with a foreign policy approach identified with his name. How did a mild-mannered politician not seen as a 'mass leader' leave such lasting influence on India's foreign policy?
A political history of Rajasthan: A Congress-BJP revolving doorSubscriber Only
November 24, 2023 10:40 IST
Rajasthan is a unique state in several ways. Here is an overview of its political history, where the last quarter century has been dominated by two leaders — the Congress party's Ashok Gehlot and the BJP's Vasundhara Raje.
A political history of Madhya Pradesh, set for another straight BJP vs Congress fightSubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 15:26 IST
Both Congress and BJP-RSS have deep roots in Madhya Pradesh. From Bundelkhand to Baitul, Rewa to Ratlam, the political geography of the state is diverse and complex. It has always seen a straight fight, with no third force in the picture.
Expert Explains | Regulating political funding: Rules around the world, India’s challengeSubscriber Only
February 15, 2024 23:12 IST
A fruitful party funding framework requires attention to at least four key aspects — regulation of donations, expenditure limits, public financing, and disclosure requirements. We explore.
How political funding influences electoral outcomes: what studies saySubscriber Only
November 10, 2023 11:52 IST
The BJP from 2017 to 2022 bagged a staggering 57% of all electoral bonds. While it earned over Rs 5,200 crore, Congress earned just 10% of the total funds, at Rs 950 crore. What's the relationship between money and poll outcomes?
Why Mumbai will not host the Indo-Pak semi final (if it happens)Subscriber Only
November 10, 2023 11:01 IST
Pakistan last played an international cricket match in Mumbai 44 years ago. What has stopped them since then?
Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2024 11:09 IST
Electoral Bonds, now under challenge before the Supreme Court, have become the primary route of political funding since they were launched in 2018. The key difference between the Trusts and Bonds is in the degrees of transparency they offer, and the Bonds Scheme's focus on the anonymity of donors
NFSA and PM’s promise of free foodgrains for five years: what it means and entailsSubscriber Only
November 7, 2023 10:51 IST
At least 80 crore people will be benefited, and the BJP is likely to use the commitment to underline its welfare politics in the Lok Sabha election campaign. What is the Food Security Act, and what was the PM-GKAY? What are the cost implications? Here are some numbers.
A political history of Chhattisgarh: From Ajit Jogi to Bhupesh BaghelSubscriber Only
November 7, 2023 10:53 IST
In the two decades since the creation of Chhattisgarh, the state’s politics has centered largely around its chief ministers: Ajit Jogi, Raman Singh, and Bhupesh Baghel. With the state set to go to polls in a few days, here is a brief look at its political history.
Story of Mamata and Nano: Why Tata can claim Rs 766 crore plus interest from Bengal GovtSubscriber Only
November 1, 2023 08:41 IST
A new chapter has been added to the saga of the Singur land agitation that helped propel the TMC to power in 2011. What is this story that began more than 16 years ago?
From 2016 to present, how Maratha morcha changed its stance, modes of protest over reservation demandSubscriber Only
October 30, 2023 10:56 IST
What began as a socio-economic issue that consolidated Marathas under MKM has channelised into a political movement with the reservation issue becoming a tool for mainstream parties to settle scores against each other.
Row in Punjab over unemployed asst prof’s suicide: the case of ‘illegal appointments’ under Congress govtSubscriber Only
October 26, 2023 10:55 IST
Kaur was a member of a union of unemployed teachers protesting against the AAP government. Farmer unions and Opposition parties have now joined their cause, demanding the education minister's arrest.
Row over Jagannath temple’s treasure room: Why has it not been unlocked in 38 years, why demands to open nowSubscriber Only
October 20, 2023 10:05 IST
The Ratna Bhandar of the Puri Jagannath Temple was last opened in 1985. Here's why the BJP and the Congress are demanding its reopening.
Why Odisha govt’s new rural development scheme has triggered a controversySubscriber Only
October 13, 2023 10:19 IST
The ruling BJD hopes the scheme will help it beat anti-incumbency ahead of the simultaneous General and Assembly elections in April-May 2024, but the BJP has objected. Here is why
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significanceSubscriber Only
October 11, 2023 18:59 IST
Habitat rights are given to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) under the Forest Rights Act. Who are PVTGs? How do the habitat rights help them?
MR Sharan Explains: Nitish Kumar’s survey and history of caste churn in BiharSubscriber Only
October 6, 2023 10:41 IST
What has the caste landscape of Bihar been like historically? Who are the EBCs? How does having exact caste data help in policy making? What are the implications of the survey results on Bihar politics?
Four takeaways from Bihar caste survey: On its significance, possible impact on electionsSubscriber Only
October 3, 2023 10:40 IST
The data are not surprising — and are immensely significant for the upcoming state and national elections. They carry the potential of new battles in Bihar, and could be the big idea that can mount a challenge to the BJP’s Hindutva-plus-welfare pitch.
RJD leader says quota will help women with ‘bob cut hair’: Why socialist parties have used ‘parkati mahilayein’ to oppose BillSubscriber Only
October 2, 2023 18:09 IST
What is the seeming fixation with the quota and women with short hair? On what grounds had the RJD, SP, and JD(U) opposed the Bill, and why have they changed stance? Why is the AIMIM still opposing it?
Why has Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira been arrested?Subscriber Only
October 1, 2023 11:38 IST
Khaira’s arrest comes in connection with a 2015 case, where a cache of heroin, gold biscuits and weapons was seized from his close aide.
Why the delimitation exercise is seen as a political battle between the BJP and the restSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 11:01 IST
Opposition parties have repeatedly slammed the government for linking the implementation of women’s reservation with delimitation, claiming there was no reason or requirement to connect the two.
Bengaluru bandh on Sept 26: Why the Cauvery water-sharing issue has flared up againSubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 08:44 IST
The Supreme Court gave its verdict on the Cauvery water-sharing issue in 2018. Why are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu at odds again? Who called the Bengaluru bandh? What is the rainfall situation in Karnataka? We explain.
Why Kerala govt said the Centre is ‘trying to destroy’ the state’s co-operative sectorSubscriber Only
September 26, 2023 10:35 IST
The Vijayan government’s worries over the cooperative sector, which is controlled by the CPI(M), stem from a host of factors. Here is a look at what made the government raise an alarm and why.
The Khalistan shadow on India-Canada ties, over the yearsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 12:10 IST
This isn't the first time tensions have flared up between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue. Here's a brief history, and how the Sikh separatist movement in Canada is linked to domestic politics in India.
Women’s reservation: Seeds of the idea under Rajiv Gandhi and Narasimha Rao govtsSubscriber Only
September 20, 2023 04:26 IST
Since the mid-90s, almost every government has tried to push through legislation to provide reservation to women in Parliament and Assemblies. Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha in 2010, but did not move forward. Here's a history.
Modi highlights minority govts in India: Prime Ministers whose parties had the least number of MPs in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
September 19, 2023 10:57 IST
A party needs 272 or more seats in the Lok Sabha to form a government. However, there have been times when a coalition of parties, like the United Front, have come to power, delivering a prime minister, whose own party may have won only a handful of seats.
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