Indian Politics

Congress slams Modi govt, says VB-G RAM G Act benefits corporates

The Congress party had announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, opposing the Act

Digvijaya Singh and the Congress' unfinished ideological argument

There's more to Digvijaya Singh than just a closet Hindutva-vadi at best and a rabid anti-RSS politician at worst

Beyond legacy, towards power as heirs vie for votes in state elections

Across southern and eastern India, upcoming Assembly elections place the spotlight on political heirs looking to translate legacy, governance and organisation into votes

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sangh at 100: Still searching for a practicable economic doctrine

Despite all its achievements, Sangh Parivar lacks a coherent economic philosophy

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

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

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

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