Friday, 24 March, 2023
TopicIndian Politics

Topic: Indian Politics

Indian politics scripts modern-day Raag Darbari in Covid

If you thought India's leaders would rise above personal and political gains and people's miseries during Covid will change their behaviour, then you were mistaken.

Why coronavirus is making India’s politicians nervous

Old school leaders who believe in 'touch-and -feel politics' are faced with adapting to more tech-savvy ways of reaching voters in the Covid world.

SC orders criminal records of candidates be published within 48 hours of selection

The Supreme Court observed that there has been an alarming increase in number of candidates with criminal background in the last four general elections.

Sanjay Raut, Praful Patel, TR Baalu — men wielding power in Delhi for their regional bosses

From Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut to DMK’s T.R. Baalu, these politicians serve as their leaders’ eyes and ears in Delhi, and coordinate with the central govt.

Praveen Jain’s photo exhibition is a journey through India’s modern political history

The exhibition, titled ‘200 & One’, traces photojournalist Praveen Jain’s 34-year journey from the 1984 riots to the rise of Narendra Modi as PM.

Modi is actually Chandrababu Naidu 2.0

Even as they speak about ease-of-doing-business and reforms, both Naidu and Modi are now pursuing populist measures.

Indian voters are unforgiving if you don’t perform: Sachin Pilot

Speaking at Democracy Wall, Pilot said that politicians, including those from dynasties, couldn't take their careers for granted. 

Modi returning as PM in 2019 isn’t certain. India should be prepared for these scenarios

It's not a foregone conclusion who the next Prime Minister will be given there are plenty of voters who could ensure it isn't Narendra Modi.

Five major trends Shashi Tharoor sees emerging in Indian politics in 2018

Five major trends I see emerging in Indian politics in 2018: Shashi Tharoor

So long, 2017: The biggest twists and turns in Indian politics this year

From cow vigilantes killing an innocent man in Rajasthan to dramatic twists in Tamil Nadu politics to high-decibel Gujarat polls, 2017 was an eventful year.

On Camera

YourTurn

File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.