Bengal poll: Why SIR is effective for Kalimpong residents
In Bangladesh, the Special Intensification Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has sparked sharp political controversy amid allegations that large numbers of people are at risk of being omitted from the electoral rolls. But in the Tibetan settlement of…
Delimitation Bill: Hindi belt’s Lok Sabha share fell more than South’s since 1951
In the debate over whether northern states would gain in future expansion of the House of Commons at the expense of the South, the historical record tells a more complicated story. Between 1951 and 1977, when parliamentary seats were regularly…
‘Targeting commercial shipping is unacceptable’: India urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz at UN
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday raised serious concerns with the United Nations over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging an immediate resumption of safe navigation and calling for restraint and de-escalation amid ongoing tensions…
How the interplay of caste and geography determines the winner in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, elections are not just about party arithmetic. Across the region, dominant caste blocs – Vaniyas in the north, lower castes in the west, Thavars in the south, and Dalit and Nadar communities in key areas – continue to influence alliances,…
West Bengal polls: In Nandigram, BJP’s Suvendu faces challenge from old loyalists
At Tekhali Bridge, synonymous with the 2007 land acquisition drive that killed 14 people and the gateway to Nandigram, it’s hard to miss the sea of saffron. Many of the flags have the slogan ‘Jai Shri Ram’ prominently displayed on…
Harivansh Narayan Singh takes charge as RS vice-president for third time amid opposition boycott
New Delhi: Nominated member Harivansh is likely to be elected as the Vice-President of the Rajya Sabha as five notifications have been received in his favour, while the opposition has not issued any notification recommending a candidate. The election for…
India and Austria have signed more than 12 defense, counter-terrorism and security treaties on science and technology
New Delhi: In a meeting with visiting Austrian Prime Minister Stock, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India and Austria support a stable, sustainable and lasting peace in Ukraine and West Asia and reiterated that military conflict cannot…
SC says extramarital affair does not constitute abetment to suicide charge
NEW DELHI: A spouse in an extra-marital relationship cannot be a ground to prosecute the partner if the spouse commits suicide due to tension in the relationship, the SC said on Thursday, adding that abetment of suicide requires active abetment.A bench…
I promise demarcation will not be biased against anyone: Prime Minister
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Opposition charges on Thursday that the proposed delimitation would result in lower shares for southern states were at the heart of their refusal to back three bills to amend women’s quota laws and set up a…