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Last week’s protests by young people in Leh that suddenly turned violent, leaving four people dead, are likely to have a ripple effect beyond Ladakh.

Lessons from Ladakh: Why Govt must talk, talk, and talk some more

October 03, 2025 8:12 pm

Protesters have become stakeholders in the country’s evolving and devolving politics in the past. It is important to remember that as an aspirational, young country deals with the reality of joblessness and corruption.

Has BJP squandered its gains in Ladakh, a fort that it once breached?

October 03, 2025 5:47 pm

Sangh wooed region away from Congress by acknowledging Ladakh’s yearning to get out of J&K’s shadow. But since then, BJP and Modi govt have failed to keep their promises to UT

In these uncertain times, Partha Chatterjee’s new book is an opportunity to reckon with our past with an eye to the future

Partha Chatterjee’s new book will change the way we study Indian politics

October 03, 2025 8:13 pm

In ‘For a Just Republic: The People of India and the State’ Chatterjee locates the enduring crisis of the Indian state in the tension between its two layers: the ‘nation-state’ — the formal state apparatus — and the ‘people-nation’, the ground reality that refuses to play by the given script

While Nitish Kumar-led NDA has been at the helm, anchored by the BJP, the Opposition Mahagathbandhan or INDIA alliance, including the RJD and Congress, seems out to dislodge the NDA government.

Wheels within wheels in Bihar: Amid NDA vs INDIA, why polls may rejig lines between allies

September 26, 2025 10:54 am

There may be a flip side to an NDA victory crafted by Nitish Kumar, as far as BJP is concerned. It could strengthen his bargaining position vis-a-vis his senior ally in Delhi.

The legacy of Indian socialism can’t be allowed to fade away. It’s the Left we need

September 24, 2025 1:31 pm

Its ideas are critical for us today. It’s time to recall, repurpose and renew its political and ideological resources.

From the Urdu Press: 'Trump's H-1B order, tariff war to hurt America also'

September 24, 2025 8:07 pm

“The Chabahar port is seen as a rival to Pakistan's Gwadar port, which is part of China's ambitious BRI project. India's withdrawal from the region would directly benefit China,” writes Salar

As Rahul goes down ‘H-bomb’ path, murmurs in Congress: What would be the fallout radius?

September 21, 2025 8:28 pm

Party leaders not clear about endgame, apprehensive campaign could “delegitimise Indian democracy”. But Rahul has clear support within the ranks

In Manipur, beyond optics

September 15, 2025 11:45 am

Developmental projects can be a catalyst for a return to peace in the state if they are accompanied by initiatives that address faultlines.

Derek O’Brien writes: From Arun Jaitley to Sushma Swaraj, what my rivals have taught me

September 12, 2025 11:19 am

In my three terms as a student in the university called Parliament, this kind of learning has been an enormously educative experience

From the Urdu Press: 'Manipur talks may usher in peace', 'Rahul must sustain Yatra momentum for Bihar polls'

September 10, 2025 4:14 pm

“Besides giving relief to people, the slashing of the GST rates would reduce inflation, spur public spending, bolster manufacturing, and create options to tackle the Trump tariffs,” says Salar

UP LoP Mata Prasad Pandey, was stopped by police as he prepared to leave for Bareilly.

SP delegation led by UP LoP Mata Prasad Pandey stopped from visiting Bareilly

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SP delegation led by Mata Prasad Pandey was stopped by police as it prepared to leave for Bareilly, following party chief Akhilesh Yadav's direction. Pandey said that a large police force was deployed to stop them, violating their constitutional rights. SP MP Ziaur Rahman was also placed under house arrest in Sambhal.

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