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The political analysts who have predicted immediately after the Delhi Vidhan Sabha election results were out on February 8, 2025 that it was the beginning of the end of the future of Arvind Kejriwal, his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and his mode of politics, may after 20 days now, like to revise their predictions, on account of having no trace of political depression over them despite setbacks one after the other. They have been seen navigating with the crisis with full force in the direction which is likely to pose serious political threats to BJP.

KOLKATA: A close read of the memoranda submitted recently to Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla suggests that Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, the two sides involved in the ethnic conflict, unhesitatingly agree on the urgency of alleviating the persisting misery of internally persons (IDPs) by executing a proper time-bound rehabilitation programme for them. There is also an indication in the memo that both sides agree on the need to check influx of illegal immigrants from Myanmar and create conditions for refugees from that country to return. However, they have given no hint of softening of their stance on their core demand.

There’s a difference between lip service and good policy. And if the Union Budget’s approach to millions of gig workers is examined, one can draw only one conclusion – it is nothing but mere lip service. The government has claimed that it would provide identity cards to all gig workers and register them on a national database for the unorganized sector so they can avail the benefits available for unorganized sector workers.

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh, often referred to as the "Heart of India," is renowned for its rich historical, cultural, and natural heritage. The state government has implemented various initiatives to develop the tourism sector and attract investments. The Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal has raised hopes for a renewed focus on the tourism industry.

The Indian Constitution establishes political unity in a widely divided society. The Constituent Assembly members envisioned a State capable of liberating the population from the shackles of legacies of injustice. In the 19th century, Alexis de Tocqueville and John Stuart Mill apprised us about the difficulty of democracy in certain societies in the absence of some background condition. Sudipta Kaviraj has argued that the democratic credentials of our Constitution, the lexicon of which is borrowed from the West, improvised itself in the everyday life of Indian polity.

Tension is mounting over the Centre’s plan for offshore sand mining, with the issue rapidly evolving into yet another flashpoint between the Modi government and opposition-led coastal states. At the heart of the controversy lies not just the environmental and economic concerns raised by the affected communities but also the underlying political divide that defines India’s geographic and electoral landscape. The BJP, deeply entrenched in the Hindi heartland, has historically found limited traction in coastal states, where opposition parties continue to wield significant influence. This geographic and political reality is now shaping the debate over offshore sand mining, turning what might have been an economic policy decision into a larger contest of power and governance.

Political developments in Delhi have been making Punjab politics complex. AAP’s loss of power in Delhi has emboldened the opposition Congress in Punjab which hopes to topple the government through defection. BJP is trying to make inroads by taking credit for conviction of ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar by a Delhi court in 1984 anti-Sikhs riots, and also through Dalit politics. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has also become active seeking clarification from Congress after conviction of Sajjan Kumar.

‘Vanakkam’ or ‘Namaste’? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wouldn't mind a greeting in Russian, the language of his namesake, but greet him with a 'Ram-Ram' in 'khari-boli Hindi' and he might burst a blood vessel while soaking in the morning sun. The Tamil doesn't think ‘Good Morning India’ as 'English imposition' but ‘Hindi imposition’ is 100% the Tamil's 'Bogeyman.'

Narendra Modi admiring Nitish Kumar as his Ladle (pampered child) at the pubic rally in Bhagalpur on Monday has virtually been his first step towards trimming his political status in his home state Bihar rather than projecting him as a lofty and astute politician. The rally certainly did not usher in well for Nitish. His actions and mannerism virtually strengthened the impression in the political circle and especially amongst JD(U) state leaders that Nitish has surrendered to Modi and has ceased to be the strongman, he used to be known.

The US-China trade war has been a focal point of economic discussions for a significant period, as the world’s two largest economies have imposed tariffs on each other’s goods. The Trump administration imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, while China, in turn, levied 15% tariffs on US liquid natural gas (LNG) and coal, as well as 10% tariffs on oil, farm equipment, and some automobiles.