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Katchatheevu and Wadge Bank: The story of two India-Sri Lanka agreements from a half century agoSubscriber Only
April 4, 2024 11:28 IST
The BJP has reignited the Katchatheevu debate by accusing the Congress and DMK of betraying the country. Under what circumstances did India give up its claim to the island? What did it gain in return?
Did Congress ‘give away’ Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka?
April 2, 2024 14:07 IST
“New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu…This has angered every Indian,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. Here is why the tiny, uninhabited island remains a hot-button political issue in Tamil Nadu.
7 takeaways from Election Commission’s announcement of Lok Sabha polls
March 17, 2024 11:14 IST
The Lok Sabha elections, the world’s largest democratic excercise, will be held in 7 phases from April 19 to June 1, with counting to take place on June 4.
Centre signs pact with Tripura govt, TIPRA Motha: The demands, significance of the agreement
March 11, 2024 11:19 IST
The agreement has paved the way for the TIPRA Motha to join the BJP govt in Tripura. Here's what this means for tribal demands in the state, and for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Explained: Ladakh, Article 371, and the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
March 8, 2024 12:29 IST
Shah is learnt to have told the Leh Apex Body (ABL) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) that their concerns related to jobs, land, and culture would be taken care of, but the government would not go as far as to include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
BJP and the idea of simultaneous elections: A short history going back 40 yearsSubscriber Only
February 28, 2024 09:17 IST
The BJP has long argued that one way to make India's elections “fair” is to hold them together. We trace its views on the matter of 'One Nation, One Poll' since 1984 – the first Lok Sabha election that the party contested at an all-India level.
Congress alleges I-T Dept withdrew 65cr from its accounts: Do political parties have to pay Income tax?
February 25, 2024 22:34 IST
Congress treasurer Ajay Maken alleged this move was meant to hit the Congress financially just before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. What does the law say on the matter of political parties and Income Tax?
Why has the Assam government decided to repeal the state’s Muslim Marriage Act?
February 25, 2024 19:38 IST
What is the Act meant for? What is the Assam government’s rationale behind its repeal? What is the political climate in which the decision was made?
TMC vs BJP in Bengal: What is happening in Sandeshkhali?Subscriber Only
February 24, 2024 14:19 IST
Here's what has been happening in Sandeshkhali village, and the larger Sandeshkhali-I block of the district.
AAP candidate winner after SC intervention: What exactly happened during the Chandigarh mayor elections
February 20, 2024 16:47 IST
Hearing the case, the Supreme Court had said it would 'not allow democracy to be murdered'. Here's why the Chandigarh mayor poll, won by the BJP, ran into controversy.
Murder that changed Kerala politics: What happened in 2012, when CPM-linked killers hacked a rebel communist to death?
February 20, 2024 10:37 IST
The High Court has confirmed life sentence for 11 people in the T P Chandrasekharan murder case. The killing shocked Kerala, and hurt the CPM politically.
Kamal Nath to join BJP? The 1984 Sikh riots allegations that have dogged the Congress veteran
February 19, 2024 11:12 IST
Kamal Nath’s presence at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj on the night of November 1, 1984 is undisputed. But his role in the violence has never been fully established, and the Nanavati Commission did not indict him.
Farmers back on road to Delhi: How the current protest differs from the 2020-21 editionSubscriber Only
February 14, 2024 17:04 IST
In both its demands and leadership, the farmers' protest of 2024 is very different from the yearlong agitation of 2020-21. Here's what this protest is about, and who is leading it.
RLD ditches INDIA for NDA: What this means for the party, the two alliances
February 13, 2024 17:33 IST
How much will the RLD's exit hurt the INDIA bloc, and what will the party bring to the NDA? What does the party stand to gain with the move? We explain.
The message in the Bharat Ratnas: How the politics of the honour worksSubscriber Only
February 11, 2024 12:34 IST
Along with recognising the contribution of the recipient, the Padma and Bharat Ratna awards have always been tools for political messaging — and the Narendra Modi government has been particularly astute in making its choices.
Rahul’s statement on PM Modi: All you need to know about Teli caste
February 9, 2024 10:21 IST
Modh-Ghanchi caste, one of many Teli sub-castes in Gujarat, who have been historically engaged in activities related to the extraction and trade of edible oils. Here is everything you need to know.
Kerala govt to protest against Centre at Jantar Mantar: What are its grievances over money allocation?
February 8, 2024 10:27 IST
Kerala alleges that the fiscal policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre are financially stifling the state. Here are the issues it has raised.
Why is Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s government protesting in Delhi?
February 8, 2024 10:26 IST
The Karnataka government’s protest at Jantar Mantar is about the Centre allegedly denying the state its fair share of taxes.
What is the 8.5-acre land case in which Hemant Soren was arrested, what is he accused of
March 10, 2024 13:39 IST
Hemant Soren was arrested on the evening of January 31, after he resigned as Jharkhand Chief Minister. This is the case against him.
Will ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay disrupt Tamil Nadu politics?Sign In to read
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 withSign In to read
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 beSign In to read
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 resonateSign In to read
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 shrineSign In to read
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.
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SportsUpdated: April 5, 2024 05:27 IST
The Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 Round 1 has begun with 16 top players, including five Indian grandmasters, competing for a chance to face world champions Ding Liren and Li Wenjun. The tournament will be a double round robin with 14 games, but former champion Magnus Carlsen will not be participating. Stay tuned for updates.
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