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Opinion: Decoding Mamata’s 2026 Bengal Gameplan — There’s More To Voter-List Attack Than Meets The Eye

Opinion: Decoding Mamata’s 2026 Bengal Gameplan — There’s More To Voter-List Attack Than Meets The Eye
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Opinion | Trump, Musk, And Patel: A Geopolitical Reckoning Liberals Can’t Ignore

Opinion | Trump, Musk, And Patel: A Geopolitical Reckoning Liberals Can’t Ignore

Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Kash Patel—this trio isn’t just a domestic power bloc, they’re a geopolitical tornado threatening to rip through the...

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“ Opinion: RBI To PMO, Shaktikanta Das And The Rise Of Modi’s Technocratic Inner Circle

“ Opinion: RBI To PMO, Shaktikanta Das And The Rise Of Modi’s Technocratic Inner Circle
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Opinion | With Rekha Gupta, BJP Checkmates Opposition On Anti-Woman Jibe

Whether this translates into sustained governance success remains to be seen, but for now, it’s a checkmate against the anti-woman narrative

22.02.2025 20

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“ Opinion: Tough Days Ahead — Key Challenges For Kejriwal & AAP As Capital Defeat Puts Question Mark On Prized ‘Delhi Model’

“ Opinion: Tough Days Ahead — Key Challenges For Kejriwal & AAP As Capital Defeat Puts Question Mark On Prized ‘Delhi Model’
19.02.2025 10

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Biren Singh's Exit And President's Rule In Manipur: Peace Or Politics?

Biren Singh's Exit And President's Rule In Manipur: Peace Or Politics?

The move comes against the backdrop of prolonged ethnic violence between the Meitei and the Kuki-Zo communities, a conflict that has exposed deep...

18.02.2025 10

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Opinion | The Delhi Blueprint: How RSS Support And Localised Campaign Delivered For BJP

Opinion | The Delhi Blueprint: How RSS Support And Localised Campaign Delivered For BJP

BJP's Delhi triumph wasn't just happenstance. A potent mix of RSS groundwork and a laser focus on Delhi's everyday concerns, from...

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Opinion: Budget 2025 Doesn’t Mention Capital But Has Delhi Polls Written All Over It 

07.02.2025 10

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Here, There & Everywhere

The INDIA Bloc’s survival hinges on its ability to adapt to evolving political realities. This requires addressing internal conflicts and presenting...

30.01.2025 8

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“ Opinion: Congress Intensifies Attack On AAP — Rahul Gandhi’s Strategic Move To Reclaim Delhi

25.01.2025 3

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“ Opinion: ‘Soft Hindutva’ To ‘Sheesh Mahal Tit-For-Tat’ — Decoding AAP’s 5 Key Strategies For Delhi Polls

19.01.2025 10

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“ Opinion: Decline Of Akalis And Rise Of Amritpal Singh — What It Means For Punjab

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Opinion | From Governance To Focusing On Brand Modi: Decoding BJP’s Delhi Election Strategy

11.01.2025 10

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Opinion: Delhi Polls To BMC Election: How 2025 Will Shape The Political Future Of I.N.D.I.A Bloc

The year 2025 comes with a decisive phase for the I.N.D.I.A bloc, as 2025 poses significant challenges to the opposition alliance’s cohesion and...

06.01.2025 3

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Decline Of Naveen Patnaik To Resurgence Of Naidu: 6 Stories That Shaped India's Regional Politics In 2024

The year 2024 was a period of political upheaval and transformations in Indian politics, marked by seismic shifts in state-level power dynamics and...

02.01.2025 6

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“ Opinion: 2024 Was A Rollercoaster Ride For Congress — From Lok Sabha Highs to Haryana-Maharashtra Lows

The year 2024 was pivotal for Indian politics, but it also marked a significant turning point for the Congress party. After years of dwindling...

28.12.2024 8

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Arvind Kejriwal’s Political Gamble: High Stakes In 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections

The 2025 Delhi Assembly election is shaping up to be a critical juncture for Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Having dominated Delhi...

24.12.2024 3

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Opinion: Haryana To Maharashtra, The Evolving RSS-BJP Dynamic After Lok Sabha 2024 Hiccup

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological anchor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has historically been instrumental in bolstering...

15.12.2024 6

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Opinion: Game-Changer Or Gamble? What AAP’s Ambitious Mahila Samman Yojana Means For Its Plans To Retain Delhi 

In a move aligned with the trend of direct cash transfer schemes by parties like the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has...

15.12.2024 5

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Opinion: Delhi Elections 2025 — Will BJP’s Haryana And Maharashtra Momentum Help It Reclaim Capital?

After the conclusion of elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the focus now shifts to the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, scheduled for early next...

04.12.2024 4

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Opinion: An Alarming Precedent & The Woman Factor — 4 Trends From Maharashtra Elections That Resonate Across India

The recently concluded Maharashtra assembly election has implications far beyond the immediate political gains or losses for individual parties in...

26.11.2024 4

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Opinion: Sweeping Victory Of JMM-led I.N.D.I.A Bloc In Jharkhand: Why BJP’s Polarisation Campaign Failed 

In a political landscape dominated by polarisation and aggressive Hindutva narratives, the resounding success of Hemant Soren’s Jharkhand Mukti...

23.11.2024 6

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Opinion | Four Lessons For Congress After Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Results

23.11.2024 6

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Call To Action: Child Abuse Is A Grim And Everyday Reality Which We Must Wipe Out

On World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, a look at the tragic scourge that devastates young lives, and how we can tackle it

19.11.2024 3

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Opinion: Rajasthan Byelections An Opportunity For Raje Comeback To BJP Centrestage, A Referendum On CM Sharma

In the shadow of the high-stakes Maharashtra and Jharkhand campaigns, Rajasthan’s seven assembly byelections, held on November 13, have emerged as...

17.11.2024 10

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Opinion | Why Delhi Can’t Breathe: A Story Of Systemic Failures

15.11.2024 7

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Opinion | From Countering China To Terrorism: How India Could Gain From Trump’s Presidency

09.11.2024 3

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Opinion: Bengal Bypolls — Why Mamata Banerjee’s Electoral Edge Holds Despite RG Kar Protests  

West Bengal is gearing up for pivotal byelections across six assembly constituencies on November 13, with the seats of Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur,...

07.11.2024 2

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Opinion: How Will Maharashtra Vote? Social Engineering, Voter Loyalty to Rival Sena & NCP Factions Will Play Key Role

Maharashtra goes to the polls on November 20, marking a pivotal moment for both state and national politics. The state’s importance is underscored...

03.11.2024 4

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Opinion | Four Reasons Why BJP Has A Clear Edge In Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections

28.10.2024 5

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The Dangers Of Overconfidence And Complacency In The Congress

The challenge for the Opposition is not only to confront the BJP but to confront its own shortcomings

23.10.2024 3

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Opinion: Jharkhand Assembly Elections — 5 Key Factors That Will Determine The Outcome Of BJP Vs Soren Battle

The upcoming 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections present a high-stakes contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha...

21.10.2024 4

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Opinion: Another Delhi In The Making? ‘Naya J&K’ With Its All-Powerful LG Sets Omar Abdullah Govt Up For A Rocky Tenure

Five years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is on the verge of witnessing a democratic shift as Omar Abdullah, vice-president...

15.10.2024 5

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Opinion: Fragmented Loyalties — How Jat Vote Division Shaped BJP’s Big Haryana Surprise

The Haryana assembly elections of 2024 have been a nail-biter, with the Congress party initially gaining ground, only to be surpassed by the BJP....

09.10.2024 1

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Opinion | Haryana Election Result 2024: Decoding Reasons Behind BJP’s Landslide Victory

Written By: Sayantan Ghosh News18.com Last Updated: October 08, 2024, 17:19 IST New Delhi, India The BJP's strategic move to field Nayab Singh...

08.10.2024 10

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Opinion | MUDA ‘Scam’: What Lies Ahead For Siddaramaiah As Congress Battles Dilemma, BJP-JD(S) Eye Opportunity

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah finds himself in a precarious position after suffering a major legal setback in the alleged MUDA land scam....

07.10.2024 4

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Opinion: Opposition On the Rise & Fading ‘Modi Magic’ — Message From Haryana-J&K Exit Polls

The exit polls for the Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana assembly elections suggest a significant shift in political momentum towards the Opposition. In...

06.10.2024 4

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Opinion | Israel-Iran Conflict: Why a Middle East on Edge Threatens India’s Economy and Global Standing

Written By: Sayantan Ghosh News18.com Last Updated: October 02, 2024, 15:43 IST New Delhi, India Smoke rises after Israeli strikes in South Lebanon....

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Opinion: Subhankar Sarkar — Congress’ New Bengal Chief Pick Is A Truce Signal To TMC, And A Hint For Left 

In a significant political shift, the Congress has appointed Subhankar Sarkar as the new president of its West Bengal unit, replacing the veteran...

23.09.2024 1

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Opinion | Bangladeshi Hindus Deserve More Than Muhammad Yunus’s Empty Promises

Written By: Sayantan Ghosh News18.com Last Updated: September 19, 2024, 16:51 IST New Delhi, India The Yunus government must be held accountable...

19.09.2024 4

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Opinion | Arvind Kejriwal Decides To Resign: Is Delhi Heading For Early Elections & Could They Give AAP An Edge?

Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement of his intention to resign as Delhi Chief Minister within 48 hours, linked to the Supreme Court’s decision in the...

15.09.2024 3

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Opinion | Farewell, Sitaram Yechury: Left’s Leading Light & Indira Critic Who Became Rahul’s Mentor

The year was 2018, and I vividly recall penning an exposé on the plight of manual scavengers in Delhi for a local newspaper. As the night wore on...

12.09.2024 4

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Opinion | Without AAP Tie-Up, Congress Pivots to Demographic Outreach In Haryana: How It Stacks Up As BJP Eyes Hat-Trick

Haryana is gearing up for a crucial assembly election in the first week of October. State elections in Haryana have largely been a tri-cornered...

11.09.2024 2

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Opinion | Bystanders to Artistes: RG Kar Turns Kolkata’s Public Squares Into Protest Arenas. Calls For Justice Echo All Over

Clad in a black T-shirt and jeans, his face framed by a thick beard, Dr Kinjal Nanda stood at the forefront, his voice rising above the crowd as he...

05.09.2024 1

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From Resolute To Reactive: Has Modi 3.0 Lost Its Decisive Edge?

The administration, once perceived as resolute and unwavering, now appears to navigate a more intricate political landscape with decisions that...

02.09.2024 4

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Opinion: RG Kar Case A Dent For Mamata & TMC, But Not Singur-Nandigram Moment For Oppn Electorally — 4 Reasons

The rape and murder of a doctor at the government-run RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata has thrown the Trinamool Congress (TMC) under Chief Minister...

30.08.2024 6

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Opinion | Decoding BJP’s J&K Poll Blueprint: Securing Allies and Preventing Congress-NC Win 

As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for the 2024 assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself at a critical juncture. Since the...

27.08.2024 1

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Opinion | Is Mamata Losing Her Iron Grip On Bengal? Shoddy Handling Of Kolkata Rape-Murder & Chaotic Aftermath Leave No Doubt

The recent rape and murder case involving a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has plunged the Trinamool Congress (TMC) into...

20.08.2024 7

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Opinion | Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Women’s Safety a Farce in West Bengal

Written By: Sayantan Ghosh News18.com Last Updated: August 17, 2024, 13:36 IST New Delhi, India Junior doctors, trainee doctors and medical...

17.08.2024 1

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Opinion: 4 Reasons Why PM Modi Didn't Say ‘Uniform’ Civil Code In His I-Day Speech, Pitched For 'Secular' Civil Code Instead

Independence Day 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speeches have always been politically charged, reflecting his government’s...

16.08.2024 2

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