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From ‘reluctant prince’ to assertive challenger

From ‘reluctant prince’ to assertive challenger

Has Rahul Gandhi become a credible Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha since his appointment in June 2024? With nearly two years having passed,...

30.04.2026 10

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Trump vs Pope Leo XIV: A clash of power and faith

For millions of Catholics, the clash is not merely political theatre; it is a test of allegiance between temporal power and spiritual authority,...

22.04.2026 20

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West Bengal: Will it be Mamata all the way again?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to secure a historic fourth term in office, according to the latest opinion poll projections. The...

07.04.2026 20

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Kerala polls: A sharper three-way contest

After a decade in the Opposition, the Congress Party is striving to regain its influence in Kerala ahead of the 2026 elections. The Congress-led UDF...

30.03.2026 20

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Tamil Nadu polls: Three-way battle on the cards

Tamil Nadu is poised for a competitive three-way contest in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. This election has significant...

24.03.2026 30

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Speaker in the storm: The failed motion

The role of the Lok Sabha Speaker in promoting parliamentary stability and independence is incredibly important and deserves recognition. On March 11,...

17.03.2026 30

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When politics drowns democracy

11.02.2026 30

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Alliances, ambitions and the battle for power

06.02.2026 20

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EU-India: Mother of all trade pacts

28.01.2026 10

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Karnataka Congress: Crisis deepens

22.01.2026 30

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One Year of the World Trumped

14.01.2026 30

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Bangladesh crisis spills over South Asia

Bangladesh has been passing through a political crisis since the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government last year. This situation has caused...

30.12.2025 20

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Year ahead: Politics and policy challenges

As the year 2025 comes to a close, we stand on the brink of 2026, anticipating what lies ahead. What does the crystal ball say? It reveals the...

24.12.2025 40

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Congress: The Karnataka power tussle

03.12.2025 20

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Congress: Existential crisis deepens

20.11.2025 10

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Mamdani turns online buzz into votes

13.11.2025 20

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A battle of mandates, leadership, and legacy

04.11.2025 20

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Nitish Kumar bets big on women voters

21.10.2025 20

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US visa curbs hit Indian students hard

16.10.2025 20

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RSS: A century of ideological evolution

07.10.2025 20

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Nepal’s first woman PM rides Gen Z wave

19.09.2025 20

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KCR’s Family: Dynasty in Disarray

09.09.2025 20

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Tariffs: A test for Indo-US trade ties

04.09.2025 20

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How AI is Shaping India’s Electoral Future

15.08.2025 30

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Dhankhar Resigns Abruptly, Triggers Political Storm

01.08.2025 10

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Power tussle in Karnataka Congress

09.07.2025 10

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AAP’s byelection wins spark political revival

01.07.2025 10

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Mediation credit dispute

25.06.2025 20

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A Quiet Revolution in Indian Politics

17.06.2025 30

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Trump takes aim at Ivy League

13.06.2025 20

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Modi 3.0: Triumphs and tensions

02.06.2025 20

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Diplomatic offensive against terrorism

28.05.2025 10

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A new era for Catholic church

21.05.2025 20

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Promise of justice or Pandora’s box?

14.05.2025 10

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Mamata’s Jagannath strategy

07.05.2025 20

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UCC on the horizon

29.04.2025 20

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Political fault lines shift in Bihar

23.04.2025 20

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BJP — AIADMK alliance reboots

16.04.2025 20

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Waqf Bill sparks fierce debate

10.04.2025 20

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Tackling illegal immigration

01.04.2025 20

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A historic return from space

26.03.2025 30

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Stalin plays the language card

18.03.2025 20

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India Braces for Impact as Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect on April 2

10.03.2025 20

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