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Verdict on Rahul matter of concern for political leaders, journalists

Political parties should seriously consider amending the criminal defamation law with a unanimous resolution. NEW DELHI: The Surat court’s recent...

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The reality of ED and investigation agencies

Enforcement Directorate sources said that the narrative of a low conviction rate has been created by Opposition leaders. NEW DELHI:...

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Unhappy with probe agencies, Opposition parties using old pressure tactics

Arvind Kejriwal and AAP captured power in the name of an anti-corruption movement, but face serious graft charges. NEW DELHI:...

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RSS, BJP have come a long way to win over the Northeast

RSS has grown steadily in the Northeast, demonstrating not just persistence, but also adaptability and pragmatism. After the announcement of...

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Punjab reminds one of Bhindranwale’s terror with political support

In Punjab, separatists and other bodies regularly get financial aid from foreign-based Khalistani sympathisers. Punjab has always symbolized India’s dynamism...

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Needed: Awareness of, protection from controversial babas

Fake babas in India play on emotions of ‘fear’ and ‘hope’; the superstitious life has become a business in India....

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Time to discipline elected representatives for future of democracy

The general decline in Parliamentary standards that started in the post-Nehru era has not yet been reversed.   NEW DELHI:...

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Half-hearted ambitions to become Prime Minister

Rahul Gandhi and others can dream for future and have to still do Yatras for thousands of miles to convince...

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Challenge is to give relief to middle class in Union Budget

Rising cost of living, falling income and mass layoffs have significantly dented the growth of the aspirational middle class.  ...

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Western media bias and realities of Modi’s policies for minorities

The BJP government has worked to empower the Pasmanda backward class of Muslims at every step.   NEW DELHI: Ever...

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Will caste politics prove a gamble for electoral victory?

In the 21st century, India should be discussing ‘let’s do away with caste’ rather than further dividing India on those...

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Espionage, power politics and legal ‘Laxman Rekha’

‘A.S. Dulat has always been known for all the wrong reasons in the country, especially his soft outlook towards terrorists’....

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PM Modi’s political magic will continue

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, this year may see the BJP’s southern push, specifically in Tamil Nadu.   NEW...

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Political expectations and challenges for 2024

Modi and Shah know this: Even if annihilated 92:8, Congress is the only other horse in the race for national...

Sushil Kumar Modi meets the family members of the victims of the Chapra Hooch tragedy

Tussle over Bihar prohibition policy as hooch deaths rise

‘India’s frequent attempts to enforce prohibition have been ineffectual’.   NEW DELHI: Does prohibition really work? The death toll in...

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BJP now ready to fulfil promise of Uniform Civil Code

Party brings private member’s bill in Parliament on UCC, showing how PM Modi is determined to implement his promises.  ...

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Money, political power in media not new in India

There have been occasions in journalism when political forces or corporate houses forced the dismissal of editors.   NEW DELHI:...

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Women voters will be a deciding factor for BJP

Emergence of women as an electoral constituency is an encouraging development for Indian democracy.   NEW DELHI: Is BJP and...

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India needs a common stringent law to check illegal conversion

The country is facing different socio-political problems due to illegal conversion.   NEW DELHI: Is BJP adopting a new agenda...

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Crisis of real issues for opposition and alternative parties

Leaders and parties should let go of the age-old formula of luring people with promise of government jobs.   NEW...

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Distrust in electoral system weakens democracy

Opposition leaders keep questioning the decisions and actions of the EC, Supreme Court, CBI, even the Indian Army.   Immediately...

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Pitfalls in politics from hypocrisy, arrogance

Mahatma Gandhi did not insist on transparency and candour without reason. In social life, cunning and hypocrisy can serve immediate...

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Worship Ganesha, Lakshmi, give the right picture of India

Illusion has been created in India and abroad that the common man’s living standard in India is lower than in...

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Is Rahul’s yatra to rub salt or apply ointment on people’s wounds?

Ordinary citizens are asking what Rahul Gandhi and his party are doing to provide relief from the wounds of economic...