Mayank Kumar

Worst phase for Bihar Congress as party struggles to remain relevant

The party had failed to appoint a new president as infighting is on the rise between different factions. New Delhi: The Congress in Bihar is...

Adhocism is a major issue in Delhi University

New Delhi: In 2014, Pankaj joined University of Delhi as an ad hoc faculty thinking that very soon, he will get permanent appointment in...

Old guard unhappy with ‘gradual shift’ in RJD

Party old-timers feel that they are not part of the decision-making process any longer.   New Delhi: Bihar-based Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is witnessing a gradual...

‘Claiming Citizenship and Nation’ takes a deep dive into muslim politics

The book on Muslim politics in North India between 1947 and 1986 will be useful for those who are interested in Indian politics and...

Faultlines between NCP, Congress widen in Maharashtra

3-party govt which is battling a powerful BJP has a new challenge at hand as Congress is furious after Zila Parishad polls.   New Delhi: At...

After landslide victory in Punjab, Haryana is on AAP radar

New Delhi: After its emphatic victory in the Punjab Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had started recognizing its organizational structure by forming...

Bihar’s education system is in deep crisis

New Delhi: The recent Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination paper leak had brought to the forefront the state government led by Nitish Kumar’s...

JDS to project itself as the flag bearer of Karnataka’s aspirations

New Delhi: Despite losing a considerable support base in Karnataka in recent times, the Janata Dal (Secular), once a formidable force in the political...

BJP, MNS may have a ‘tactical pact’ for municipal elections

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra may be headed towards a tactical understanding with the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)...

J&K in poll mode after delimitation panel’s report

Many who are privy to the developments say elections may be held next year around April-May if everything goes normally.   NEW DELHI: After the delimitation...

Sangh Parivar’s ‘outreach’ among tribals is going on

NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliate the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram (ABVKA)’s outreach among tribals had increased manifold and...

JDU to speed up its preparations for Nagaland elections

NEW DELHI: After registering a formidable presence in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, Bihar-based Janata Dal United (JDU) has stepped up its preparations for the...

RSS eyes major expansion by 2025 to mark its centenary

NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), one of the world’s most discussed social organisations, is looking to achieve major targets by 2025 which...

For many in rural India, an SSC or railway job is a priority 

Coaching institutes have gained as demand for Railways and SSC jobs is high in rural areas. New Delhi: The Kali Ghat near the Ganga at...

Cab service market is in crisis as profit margin drops

As ride market leaders cut down incentives and commissions, the industry is witnessing reversals. New Delhi: Vikram Shukla, 36, who booked an Uber cab, saw...

China’s ‘mission Nepal’ outreach aims to checkmate India

Wang Yi’s recent visit’s primary focus was to bring Beijing’s proxies together to counter India’s growing influence. As India’s relationship with Nepal is coming back...

Cab service market is in crisis as profit margin drops

As ride market leaders cut down incentives and commissions, the industry is witnessing reversals.   New Delhi: Vikram Shukla, 36, who booked an Uber cab, saw...

TN administration faces heat over custodial death

Deceased’s elder brother has alleged that police indirectly paid the victim’s family to pacify them and settle the case.   New Delhi: With every passing day,...

Akhilesh-Shivpal cold war is hurting SP

At a time when the party should be focusing on organizational strengthening, the turf war is demotivating the cadre on ground.   New Delhi: As the...

BJP will repeat government in Himachal: Suresh Kashyap

New Delhi: As Himachal Pradesh is inching closer towards Assembly elections, The Sunday Guardian talked to Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Lok...

PFI on the radar of agencies for ‘role’ in communal violence

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the communal violence taking place in many parts of the country in recent times, security agencies are preparing...

The Crawling Order: A sign of imperial British atrocities

103 years after the infamous incident, we trace what the Crawling Order was, why it happened and the humiliation Indians had to face.   The incident...

Bihar MLC polls signal new social realignment

Results are warning signs for NDA as social groups which form its core voted in large numbers for RJD, Congress candidates.   New Delhi: The recently...

Maya looks to make key changes in BSP after UP debacle

New Delhi: After suffering a humiliating loss in the recently concluded Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has started the...

Coaching industry gets ready to cater to needs of CUET aspirants

New Delhi: As the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the application form for Central University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to undergraduate (UG) programmes...

RJD tries to expand social base for 2024 LS elections

Party’s primary emphasis will be on giving more representation to non-Yadav OBCs in the ticket distribution process.   New Delhi: Bihar’s principal opposition party the Rashtriya...

‘Will expand Vikassheel Insaan Party in Bihar’

After being dropped from the Bihar cabinet, Mukesh Sahani says he will decide his future course of action after June 2023.   New Delhi: Mukesh Sahani,...

‘Success of dedicated bus lanes will depend on implementation’

After the failed BRT experiment, it will be a challenging task for the Delhi government to ensure this corridor succeeds.   New Delhi: The Aam...

BJP focuses on reserved seats in its Telangana mission

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit in Telangana has started preparing for the Assembly polls in the state and is especially focusing...

BJP-JDU hoping to win big in Bihar MLC polls

NDA is running a well-coordinated campaign to win at least 20 of the 24 seats which will go for polls.   New Delhi: The National Democratic...

‘Multiple factors helped BJP emerge victorious in UP’

‘Development, Modi factor, social combination and booth management led to the BJP’s success in Uttar Pradesh’. New Delhi: The success of the Bharatiya Janata Party...

Karnataka unit upbeat after BJP wins 4 states

Party is planning an organised election campaign in Karnataka in the run-up to the 2023 Assembly polls.   New Delhi: After the recent victories in four...

‘Low-budget’ private schools see fall in enrolment of new students

A good number of students who were enrolled before the pandemic have not returned.   New Delhi: The private schools in India are seeing a decrease...

After good show in Manipur, JDU aims to become national party

Party is going to target Assembly elections in Meghalaya and Nagaland in 2023.   New Delhi: After a good show in the Manipur Assembly polls, Bihar-based...

After four state election victories, BJP eyes retaining Gujarat

The party will leave no stones unturned to retain its fortress of Gujarat with a two-third majority.   New Delhi: After retaining four states, including the...

Encroachment of public land a major challenge for Delhi

NEW DELHI: Delhi is increasingly witnessing the problem of encroachment at public roads, water bodies and railway lands which had forced the government to...

JDU not interested in Opposition’s Presidential adventurism

Amid reports that Nitish Kumar’s name is being considered for the Presidential post by some Opposition parties, JDU is firm about staying with the...

Good show in TN urban body polls energises BJP

Party is now hoping to make serious inroads in Dravidian heartland.   New Delhi: Recent success of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Tamil Nadu...

Kota-based coaching institutes successfully switched to online teaching

After two years, it is clear that the institutes have successfully passed the difficult transition phase amid the pandemic.   New Delhi: In March 2020, like...

Davis Cup returns to iconic Delhi Gymkhana after 49 years

The match between India and Denmark will be the first between the two sides since September 1984. New Delhi: Three-time Davis Cup finalist India will...

Life is hard for civil services aspirants in Delhi

The Sunday Guardian reports on the daily struggle civil services aspirants in the national capital have to face.   New Delhi: Kshitiz Pandey, a sociology graduate...

JDU banks on defectors to make Manipur a triangular contest

Party emerges as an obvious choice for leaders who have been denied tickets by the two major national parties.   New Delhi: Bihar-based Janata Dal United...

DTC saddled with ‘overage’ buses as operational costs rise

Currently, out of nearly 3,800 buses run by DTC, more than 3,000 are in service between 10-12 years, roughly 700 buses since more...

BJP focusing on Maharashtra municipal polls

The party is deputing its top leaders for the polls across the state.   New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit in Maharashtra has...

Chirag Paswan not in a hurry for any alliance in Bihar

Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) focuses on expanding base in the state, so that it can bargain big before the 2024 polls.   New Delhi: Lok Janshakti...

BJP, AAP, Congress get ready for MCD battle

All three parties are shortlisting candidates and designing strategy to connect with voters.   New Delhi: Political heat in the national capital is increasing as all...

Bihar-based ‘VIP’ may exit from NDA soon

New Delhi: The smaller alliance partners in the Bihar government like Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) led by Bihar cabinet minister Mukesh Sahani could be...

Road not easy for Congress in Himachal Pradesh

Despite the victory in bypolls, the party is witnessing factionalism in the state unit.   New Delhi: Despite the success in the Assembly and parliamentary bypolls,...

BSP focuses on making UP three-cornered contest

New Delhi: The Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) main focus is on micro-management and the party is concentrating on the 100-odd Assembly seats of Uttar...

Congress may see mass exodus before MCD polls

Ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation polls, the party may see at least seven of its councillors leaving Congress.   New Delhi: Ahead of the Delhi...

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