Indian Politics
Why 200% salary hike for Odisha MLAs could set an uneasy national benchmark
With lawmakers in Bhubaneswar self-appraising salaries amid public backlash, Ramani Ranjan Mohapatra explains how these are fixed, and why Odisha's move matters
 "Why 200% salary hike for Odisha MLAs could set an uneasy national benchmark")
Semi-final shock for Left in Kerala local body polls as rivals gain
Months before Assembly elections, Congress sees resurgence and BJP continues making inroads.
 "Semi-final shock for Left in Kerala local body polls as rivals gain")
Winter Session: Lok Sabha to debate electoral reforms on Dec 9, says Rijiju
Opposition's demand for discussion on SIR of electoral rolls ruled out; PM Modi to initiate Vande Mataram debate
 "Winter Session: Lok Sabha to debate electoral reforms on Dec 9, says Rijiju")
Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls
Bihar's last-minute scheme reflects a broader shift toward unconditional transfers, even as many states run revenue deficits and debt levels climb
 "Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls")
More 'businesspersons' in Bihar Assembly than before, shows data
PRS data shows rise in legislators from business backgrounds, higher degrees and older age groups, while women's representation remains weak
 "More 'businesspersons' in Bihar Assembly than before, shows data")
What NDA's win in Bihar elections 2025 means for markets, politics, economy
Bihar election results 2025: Analysts believe the result reaffirms the NDA's dominance in Indian politics, and should provide a sentiment boost to equities.
 "What NDA's win in Bihar elections 2025 means for markets, politics, economy")
From criminal cases to crorepatis: Here's the Bihar Assembly profile
Re-elected MLAs saw a sharp rise in wealth, while over half of all winners face criminal charges
 "From criminal cases to crorepatis: Here's the Bihar Assembly profile")
A century of Left in India, built on enterprise and cooperative strength
As the CPI turns 100 next month, Shine Jacob looks at how the evolution of Left parties in the country has been fuelled by cooperatives, media ventures and unconventional business model
 "A century of Left in India, built on enterprise and cooperative strength")
Bihar elections: NDA scores a double century in blow to Mahagathbandhan
The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won just 25 seats - only three more than its worst tally of 22 in 2010 - with party leader Tejashwi Yadav failing to reprise his 2020 appeal
 "Bihar elections: NDA scores a double century in blow to Mahagathbandhan")
Axis My India exit poll predicts tight NDA win in Bihar elections
Axis My India's exit poll projects a narrow National Democratic Alliance victory in Bihar, with the RJD as the single largest party and the NDA expected to cross the majority mark
 "Axis My India exit poll predicts tight NDA win in Bihar elections")
Winter Session of Parliament from December 1; truncated one, says Oppn
In 2025, if Parliament sits for all 15 sittings planned during the session, it would have sat for 62 days, or 21 days on average for each of the three sessions in the year
With Bihar Assembly polls nearing, the makhana story is getting hotter
As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency. Aditi Phadnis writes
 "With Bihar Assembly polls nearing, the makhana story is getting hotter")
Sangh at 100: Still searching for a practicable economic doctrine
Despite all its achievements, Sangh Parivar lacks a coherent economic philosophy
 "Sangh at 100: Still searching for a practicable economic doctrine")
Bihar at takeoff stage… industrialisation next: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha
Sanjay Jha, national working president, JD(U), tells Aditi Phadnis that his party is still fighting fit and how Bihar is headed for new horizons
 "Bihar at takeoff stage… industrialisation next: JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha")
Governance, not caste: The investment strategy that keeps CMs in power
Glib talk of caste explains only part of why some chief ministers stay in power for decades
 "Governance, not caste: The investment strategy that keeps CMs in power")
Two-phase Bihar Assembly polls on November 6 & 11; counting on 14
Bihar to vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, the shortest schedule in 25 years, with counting on November 14, says Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
 "Two-phase Bihar Assembly polls on November 6 & 11; counting on 14")
The generation that could light the political fuse in Bihar's old order
Restless, connected, and politically aware, the state GenZ may be the spark in a volatile election. Arushi Bhaskar tracks their growing clout and unpredictable choices
 "The generation that could light the political fuse in Bihar's old order")
Dalits look West: Education, capitalism can shape future, as can defiance
Babasaheb B R Ambedkar's central message to Dalits was: Education. Indeed, one of his most famous words of advice was "educate, agitate, organise; have faith in yourselves"
 "Dalits look West: Education, capitalism can shape future, as can defiance")
'Karmachari' to 'karmayogi': PM Modi's blueprint to future-proof governance
What distinguishes Mission Karmayogi is that it is not a cosmetic HR update. It is a values-driven transformative redesign of India's civil services with focus on performance
 "'Karmachari' to 'karmayogi': PM Modi's blueprint to future-proof governance")
PM Modi rolls out Rs 40,000 cr projects in Bihar, announces GST relief
PM Modi launched projects worth Rs 40,000 crore in Purnia, Bihar, announced GST cuts to ease kitchen budgets, and invoked women's role in shaping the state's politics
 "PM Modi rolls out Rs 40,000 cr projects in Bihar, announces GST relief")
