Indian national at centre of Pak’s misinformation network

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Alok Mehta

Countdown begins for 2024 elections after the battle in the South

Real challenges for BJP and Congress parties to win over all sections. NEW DELHI: The semi-final is over in Karnataka election. I have not seen...

Countdown begins for 2024 elections after the battle in the South

Real challenges for BJP and Congress parties to win over all sections. NEW DELHI: The semi-final is over in Karnataka election. I have not seen...

Countdown begins for 2024 elections after the battle in the South

Real challenges for BJP and Congress parties to win over all sections. NEW DELHI: The semi-final is over in Karnataka election. I have not seen...

Countdown begins for 2024 elections after the battle in the South

Real challenges for BJP and Congress parties to win over all sections. NEW DELHI: The semi-final is over in Karnataka election. I have not seen such...

Pawar plays kabaddi-style politics with eye on NCP’s future

In 2023, he is keeping all options open and trying to establish his daughter Supriya Sule as the successor in national politics. NEW DELHI: The...

The tale of a Chief Minister’s bungalow

I am fortunate enough to meet and visit a number of chief ministers of different states at their official houses. They include ICS-turned-politician Govind...

West uses a different yardstick to measure crimes committed in India

Western media uses incidents like the killings of hardened criminals Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf to project Indian democracy in a bad light. NEW...

Some thoughts on political autobiographies

Pawar’s autobiography ‘On My Terms’ is a frank and forthright account of the many vicissitudes of a long political life. NEW DELHI: “The Story of...

Opposition divided on Adani, leadership, dreaming of 2024 win

BJP knows the danger Opposition unity poses. Modi is arguably in a much stronger position today than in early 2019. NEW DELHI: The next general...

Hate speeches of political leaders and misuse of media

Where should an elected official draw a line between permitted and prohibited speech? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court told the Centre and states to take...

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 verdict on Rahul Gandhi needs...

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: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), the...

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: Recently, eight Opposition parties have...

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 results of elections in Meghalaya,...

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 and pluralism. It is also...

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.   NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra...

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: The Indian Parliament had a very...

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 people of their agenda.   NEW...

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.   NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...

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 since India got independence, the Western...

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 lines.   NEW DELHI: In August...

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’.   NEW DELHI: For a top...

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 DELHI: Year’s end is neither an...

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 power.   NEW DELHI: People review...

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 a suspected hooch tragedy climbed to...

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.   The Bharatiya Janata Party in its...

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: The last few weeks’ news headlines...

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 its mother organisation RSS neglecting the...

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 to bring new rules and legislation...

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 DELHI: For big leaders and old...

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 after the announcement of the Vidhan...

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 interests, but long-term interests...

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 neighbouring countries.   NEW DELHI: The...

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 problems.   Gandhian paths are ideal....

Coalition quagmire’s desire for power by erasing one’s identity

KCR has even changed the name of his party to pursue his national ambitions.   NEW DELHI: The ground is not yet ready for the next...

Curbing terror, protecting culture through social reform campaigns

There is restlessness in a section due to the ‘actions’ of the government.   NEW DELHI: The steps to ban terrorist organizations like PFI and curb...

Delicate thread of ties between the Sangh, organisation, govt

Selfish elements are taking undue advantage in the name of the temple, cow, and Ganga-Yamuna.   NEW DELHI: Who is responsible for the provocative environment in...

Narendra Modi: From grassroots struggle to global success

NEW DELHI: Power, prosperity, and peak-success are important, but that is possible through the ability to struggle and the persistence of life values. So...

Narendra Modi: From grassroots struggle to global success

NEW DELHI: Power, prosperity, and peak-success are important, but that is possible through the ability to struggle and the persistence of life values. So...

Narendra Modi: From grassroots struggle to global success

NEW DELHI: Power, prosperity, and peak-success are important, but that is possible through the ability to struggle and the persistence of life values. So...

Education, health have become big issues in power-politics

By giving priority to education and health in politics and society, dreams of democracy and progress will be realized.   Poverty, corruption, reservation, and temple-mosque issues...

Slavish fascination for foreign media can be dangerous

A section of media in India, due to its slave mentality, has been peddling information provided by foreign publications.   NEW DELHI: After 75 years of...

Pressure, effects of politics delay CBI investigation

Like the Federal Bureau of Investigation of America, the entire structure, rules, etc., of CBI should be made more effective.   New Delhi: Be it the...

Issue of legal restraint on corrupt or seriously accused public servant

Not just a code of conduct, but a law is needed for everyone regarding criminal matters.   New Delhi: In an important decision in 2001, the...

With freedom comes political, social responsibilities

Along with cheers of freedom, determination for self-restraint and discipline are also needed.   NEW DELHI: On the occasion of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, these...

Progress or power cannot be achieved through confrontation

Opposition parties are trying to create discontent and agitation, but progress of society and nation cannot be achieved through conflict.   “Taking advantage of the difficulties...

Progress or power cannot be achieved through confrontation

Opposition parties are trying to create discontent and agitation, but progress of society and nation cannot be achieved through conflict.   “Taking advantage of the difficulties...

Progress or power cannot be achieved through confrontation

Opposition parties are trying to create discontent and agitation, but progress of society and nation cannot be achieved through conflict.   “Taking advantage of the difficulties...

Tribal areas saw development push after PM Modi came to power

NEW DELHI: During the presidential election, in a program on NewsX TV channel, a spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party argued with me on the...

Tribal areas saw development push after PM Modi came to power

NEW DELHI: During the presidential election, in a program on NewsX TV channel, a spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party argued with me on the...

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