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BJP’s Municipal Corporations’ Victory Sounds Alarm Bells For Sukhu: Has The Semi-Final Verdict Already Been Delivered? BJP Turns Mayoral Polls Into Political Referendum

BJP’s Municipal Corporations’ Victory Sounds Alarm Bells For Sukhu: Has The Semi-Final Verdict Already Been Delivered? BJP Turns Mayoral Polls Into Political Referendum

The BJP’s emphatic victory in three out of four mayoral contests in Himachal Pradesh has exposed deep cracks within the Congress government, raising...

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Administrative Faultlines And Political Control: Sukhu's Bureaucratic Balancing Act Before 2027

Administrative Faultlines And Political Control: Sukhu's Bureaucratic Balancing Act Before 2027

The elevation of a relatively non-controversial Chief Secretary marks an attempt to steady Himachal Pradesh’s fractured administrative machinery,...

03.06.2026 10

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Administrative Faultlines And Political Control: Sukhi's Bureaucratic Balancing Act Before 2027

Administrative Faultlines And Political Control: Sukhi's Bureaucratic Balancing Act Before 2027

The elevation of a relatively non-controversial Chief Secretary marks an attempt to steady Himachal Pradesh’s fractured administrative machinery,...

03.06.2026 10

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Rubio’s Repair Mission: Can Washington Rebuild Strategic Trust With India?

Amid tariff disputes, America’s outreach to Pakistan, Trump’s renewed engagement with China and the West Asian crisis, U.S. Secretary of State...

24.05.2026 20

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PGI Report Exposes India’s Uneven School Education Landscape

While states like Punjab, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh have emerged as top performers in the Performance Grading Index, several poorer-performing...

20.05.2026 20

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From The Silent Hills Of Shillai, A Remote Village In Himachal, To The Red Carpet Of Cannes: Himachal’s Cinematic Moment Has Arrived

Khoonta is not merely a film travelling to Cannes. It is the story of a forgotten mountain culture, a young woman’s artistic rebellion, and a remote...

18.05.2026 20

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A Superpower Seeking Stability, Not Dominance

Trump’s Beijing visit revealed a changing global balance in which Washington appeared increasingly eager for accommodation while China projected the...

16.05.2026 20

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Pokhran-II And India’s Strategic Rise: How The 1998 Nuclear Tests Redefined India’s Global Standing

The nuclear tests conducted under Atal Bihari Vajpayee transformed India from a hesitant regional power into a confident strategic state capable of...

11.05.2026 30

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Pahalgam Aftershock: Terror’s Persistence And India’s Strategic Test

The Pahalgam attack is being seen as a reminder of persistent terrorism threats and the need for India to strengthen deterrence, intelligence and...

30.04.2026 30

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A Difficult Inheritance: Kavinder Gupta’s Constitutional Test In Himachal

The new Governor assumes office amid a legacy of friction between Raj Bhavan and the Congress government. Restoring institutional balance will be his...

23.04.2026 40

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Myanmar’s Military Scripted Mandate, A Sham & Fake: A Political Reset That Deepens The Crisis

Amid global focus on the Israel–US–Iran tensions, Myanmar’s junta has quietly advanced a controlled electoral process after the 2021 coup,...

13.04.2026 30

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Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A Beacon For India’s Conscience In Unequal Times

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s ideas on equality, education, and social justice remain highly relevant in modern India. Despite progress, persistent...

11.04.2026 30

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Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026–27 Signals End Of Growth Era, Prioritises Survival Amid Fiscal Crunch

The Himachal Pradesh 2026–27 budget marks a shift from growth to austerity, with total outlay falling 6.13% to ₹54,928 crore. Revenue stress and...

08.04.2026 40

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Myanmar's Military-Scripted Mandate: A Sham That Deepens The Crisis

Myanmar’s junta faces little global scrutiny as it delays credible elections post-2021 Myanmar coup d'état, excluding opposition and entrenching...

03.04.2026 30

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A Madheshi Miracle In The Himalayas: Balendra Shah's Historic Ascendancy & The Dawn Of A New Nepal - The Unlikely Rise Of A Madheshi Leader

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, became Nepal’s first Madheshi Prime Minister after a landslide victory. His rise...

29.03.2026 40

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Silence In The Upper House: Justice Gogoi & The Uneasy Debate On Post-Retirement Offices

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s Rajya Sabha tenure ended with minimal participation—low attendance, no questions, no bills, and just one debate. While...

26.03.2026 40

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Between Deficit And Demand: Himachal’s Budget 2026-27 Faces A Moment Of Reckoning

Himachal Pradesh’s 2026–27 Budget comes amid rising debt, shrinking central grants, and growing public expectations. The government faces the...

19.03.2026 40

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Congress’ Surprise Rajya Sabha Nomination Of Kangra Leader Anurag Sharma Unsettles Party Veterans In Himachal Pradesh

The Congress high command’s unexpected nomination of Kangra leader Anurag Sharma for Rajya Sabha has unsettled several party veterans in Himachal...

16.03.2026 40

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Governor’s Address And The Federal Fault Line: Himachal’s Constitutional Crossroads Strap: A New Entrant To The Governor–Government Confrontation Club

A constitutional row erupted in Himachal Pradesh after Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reportedly skipped parts of the Assembly address drafted by the...

13.03.2026 40

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Nepal's Political Earthquake & Landslide Victory Of Rastriya Swatantra Party: The Rise Of Balen Shah & The Collapse Of The Old Guard

Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balen Shah, has shaken the country’s political order by defeating long-dominant parties like Nepali...

11.03.2026 50

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From Transaction To Transformation: The Strategic Depth Of India–Israel Compact

PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu elevated India–Israel ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership,” signing 16 agreements across...

03.03.2026 20

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Visa Restoration Signals Strategic Reset In India–Bangladesh Relations

Bangladesh’s 2026 election saw Tarique Rahman’s BNP rise as Awami League was sidelined, echoing past exclusions. Early signals show pragmatic...

24.02.2026 30

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An Open Rift In The Hills: Why All Is Not Well In Sukhu's Himachal Government?

The Himachal Pradesh Congress government faces deepening cabinet discord as old rivalries between Sukhu loyalists and Virbhadra Singh’s camp...

08.02.2026 40

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Capex, Caution, & Competitiveness: MGNREGA Breathes Its Last, Replaced By VB-G RAM G With Enhanced Allocation

The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on steady growth amid global uncertainties, boosting capital expenditure to ₹12.22 lakh crore for infrastructure,...

03.02.2026 20

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Union Budget 2026–27: Testing The Depth Of India's Economic Compact As Expectations Converge On Relief, Restraint & Resilience

India’s upcoming Budget faces pressure to balance inflation relief, middle-class tax concerns, industrial competitiveness and investor confidence...

01.02.2026 30

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India–EU Trade Pact: Why The 'Mother Of All Deals' Could Redraw The Global Economic Map

India and the EU have concluded a landmark free trade agreement after years of delay, creating a near two-billion-people market. Beyond tariff cuts,...

29.01.2026 20

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A Quiet Strategist’s Farewell; Rise From Grassroots RSS Worker To BJP President And Beyond

Jagat Prakash Nadda concludes his term as BJP national president after leading the party through a volatile political phase marked by electoral...

20.01.2026 20

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500% Tariffs & Strategic Autonomy: America's Russia Sanctions Threat & India's Economic Crossroads

The US has threatened tariffs of up to 500% on Indian exports under the Sanctioning Russia Act over India’s Russian oil imports, straining ties....

12.01.2026 30

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Two Rallies, Two Signals: Congress And BJP Test Their Strength And Strategies In Himachal Pradesh

Two high-profile rallies by the Congress in Mandi and the BJP in Shimla have gone beyond routine politics, signalling early preparations for the 2027...

10.01.2026 40

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New Delhi: Why 2026 Gives The BJP A Strategic Edge Over A Fragmented Opposition

As India enters 2026, the BJP appears well-positioned amid limited poll pressure, new leadership, and a stabilising economy. With only Assam posing...

02.01.2026 50

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Thackerays Reunite: What It Means For BJP's Political Calculus In Maharashtra - A Family Truce With Wide Political Ripples

The reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reshapes Maharashtra politics by reviving Marathi asmita and complicating the BJP’s strategy, especially...

29.12.2025 30

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Myanmar’s Staged Polls: Ballots Without Choice And A Crisis Set To Worsen

Myanmar’s proposed December 28 elections are widely seen as an attempt by the military junta to legitimise its rule amid civil war and repression....

27.12.2025 30

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Kerala Local Body Polls: UDF Resurgence, LDF Setback, BJP Emergence — What Lies Ahead?

Kerala’s local body polls have reshaped the political landscape, with the UDF gaining ground, the LDF facing anti-incumbency and voter alienation,...

20.12.2025 30

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Govt Relents; No Compulsion On The Sanchar Saathi App

The Sanchar Saathi debate was never about whether cybercrime should be stopped; it was about how security must be balanced with autonomy.

13.12.2025 40

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Flattery Is The Key That Unlocks Trump — And The World Knows It; Owing To This factor, Trump Tilted Toward Pakistan — And India Lost The Diplomatic Moment

From exaggerated praise to calculated lobbying, nations worldwide discovered that Donald Trump’s second term could be navigated only by feeding his...

13.12.2025 40

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Pole-Star Partnership: Modi & Putin Reset Global Geopolitics With 2030 Trade Vision & Strategic Defiance Of U.S. Pressure

From fuel security to defence depth, the Delhi summit cements a multipolar world and signals that India’s foreign policy will bend to no axis —...

07.12.2025 40

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Fallout & Reasons Behind Himachal Govt's Move To Amend RERA Selection Mechanism: A Turning Point In Regulatory Governance

Himachal Pradesh’s amendment to the RERA Act replaces the Chief Justice with the Chief Secretary as selection panel chair, shifting control from...

05.12.2025 40

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Putin’s India Visit: Strategic Signalling, Energy Leverage And The New Geometry Of Global Power

The Return of a High-Stakes Partnership; Summit Expected to Deliver Multi-Sector Agreements Reshaping Bilateral Ties

30.11.2025 30

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How Bihar's Victory Elevated J.P. Nadda's Political Standing In The Eyes Of Narendra Modi & The RSS

Bihar’s decisive NDA win has boosted BJP president J.P. Nadda’s political stature, highlighting his calm, organisation-focused leadership. Under...

20.11.2025 40

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After Bihar Debacle, Congress Faces Fiercest Test Before 5 Crucial State Polls

Congress’ Bihar defeat has sparked deep introspection as key elections near. The party’s delay in backing Tejashwi, weak alliances, unclear...

17.11.2025 30

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Democrats wins in three states: A warning for Trump leadership

07.11.2025 30

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Bihar's Economic Suicide: Both Alliances Playing With Fire; Budget Becomes A Political ATM For Vote-Bank Politics

Bihar’s election has turned into a contest of fiscal recklessness, with both NDA and Mahagathbandhan promising costly freebies that strain the...

07.11.2025 30

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Trump’s Political Wall Cracks: Democrats’ Wins In New York, New Jersey And Virginia Signal America’s Shift

The Democrats’ decisive victories in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia underscore growing discontent with Trump’s erratic leadership style,...

06.11.2025 20

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Dr Bindal’s Mission 2027: Rebuilding BJP’s Base Through Organisational Renewal And Public Trust

This reconstitution is not routine it signals a strategic recalibration to restore the party’s connect with voters and resolve internal dissonance...

05.11.2025 40

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Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision Marks Course Correction After Bihar Row, Focus Shifts To Inclusion Over Verification

Good sense has prevailed on the Election Commission of India (ECI), which appears to have drawn lessons from the controversy surrounding its earlier...

31.10.2025 40

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Bihar's Family Fortunes: The Unbroken Chain Of Political Dynasties

From the corridors of the Legislative Assembly to ministerial offices, political families dominate the landscape, influencing decisions, shaping party...

31.10.2025 60

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When the Guardian Falters: The United Nations at its twilight hour

29.10.2025 40

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India & The Taliban: A New Chapter In Asian Geopolitics

India’s renewed engagement with Afghanistan marks a major diplomatic shift. Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi signals pragmatic...

24.10.2025 50

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Prashant Kishor: The Disruptor Who Could Redraw Bihar's 2025 Electoral Map

The entry of Prashant Kishor, the strategist-turned-politician, through his Jan Suraaj Party, has injected uncertainty and curiosity into a battle...

21.10.2025 30

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From Right To Information (RTI) To Right To Ignorance: The Fading Spirit Of Accountability

Two decades after its enactment, India’s Right to Information (RTI) Act, once a beacon of transparency, faces institutional decay. Vacancies,...

13.10.2025 20

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