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The Sharifs and their filthy lucre

In 1998, a book came out on the corporate interests of Nawaz Sharif's extended family

The art of the possible: Meet Vinay Mohan Kwatra, foreign secy-designate

Kwatra, who takes charge as foreign secretary in May, has served in Geneva, the Indian consulate in Durban, China, Russia

Faultlines in federalism to be evident in debates, says Chakshu Roy

Coming to this year's Budget Session, there were only 15 Bills pending before Parliament since the start of the 17th LS in 2019, says Roy

India's health budget still in need of improvement, shows data

There is the problem of the current infrastructure being able to absorb higher levels of funding

Mamata to KCR, Opposition parties are seeking a united stand against BJP

But the Congress' position is unclear

India's chance to offer a salve

Sri Lanka's recent travails actually started in 2014-15 with an unlikely coalition of rival parties cobbled together by former President Maithripala Sirisena

Power, upfront and personal

It is hard to summarise the riches in the book and the layers of insight into India's society, economy and politics

Play of power, money behind the issues surrounding Delhi civic bodies

Last week, the Union Cabinet approved the reunification of the three municipal corporations of Delhi

Delhi civic body polls to be deferred indefinitely

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the reunification of North, East and South Delhi municipal corporations

Disruptions return? Opposition walks out over fuel price hike

Members of the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Left parties raised slogans against the move

Congress revival plan: G23 leaders step up pressure on Gandhi family

Party, they say, must rest its faith in the collective leadership - in a more representative CWC

Numerically stable in Goa, Manipur

This election means less chance of smaller parties dictating terms to BJP state governments

Colombo Port City: Sri Lanka's economic game changer

Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis. But the Colombo Port City can be 'a game changer', says Saliya Wickramasuriya, Director General of the project, in a chat with Aditi Phadnis

Will Bengal FM Chandrima Bhattacharya get some leeway in her portfolios?

Whether Bhattacharya would be content with what could turn out to be a largely ceremonial role in a crucial ministry, remains to be seen

BJP faces anti-incumbency, three-pronged contests in HP and Gujarat

Himachal Pradesh has seen bipolar contests between the Congress and the BJP since 1990

Day after victory in 4 states, PM Modi hits the road in poll-bound Gujarat

The prime minister invoked Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel during his address

Election results: BJP, AAP prepare for govt formation, Congress sulks

Some leaders from the 'Group of 23' of Congress that had questioned the party leadership met at the residence of Ghulam Nabi Azad

Election results 2022: BJP drubs Opposition 4-1; AAP sweeps Punjab

The main opposition party in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party (SP), posted a good performance (111 seats, up from 47) but was nowhere near the midway mark

Manipur polls: A clear verdict promises smooth sailing for Biren Singh 2.0

The BJP has touched the magic mark of 31 seats on its own, thus eliminating the need for support from either the Naga People's Front (NPF) or the National People's Party (NPP).

Goa election results 2022: Sawant holds fort, set for a second term

Utpal Parrikar, the son of former BJP chief minister late Manohar Parrikar, featured at third place from Panjim constituency after he contested as a rebel when the BJP did not give him a ticket