BJP’s ‘all is well’ in the national executive is ignoring key party problems
There are many questions BJP legislators and other leaders, who aren’t in the close circles of high command, are asking, though not aloud.
Amit Shah is wrong. Modi’s re-election doesn’t depend on Adityanath’s 2022 win
BJP’s media-minders frantically started calling journalists Friday, asking them to ignore or at least underplay Amit Shah’s statement. They too knew he was wrong.
BJP to Congress, Shiv Sena and RJD — super Saturday awaits parties in assembly bypolls
It’s not often that bypolls hold so much significance and can change political dynamics in several states. That’s the beauty of the 30 October bypolls.
Rahul Gandhi’s impending return as president is a win-win for both Congress and BJP
CWC choice of Rahul Gandhi as party president isn't about the fight against BJP. It was about the Gandhi dynasty’s crown jewel, Congress, and they have secured it.
Why PM Modi picked politicians with criminal charges to assist Amit Shah in home ministry
Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana wants to better the force’s image in public. It doesn’t really matter — look at India’s home ministry.
Dilemma for Congress’ G-22 – Stay for tomatoes or switch to TMC where Mamata brooks no dissent
G-22 members must feel stuck. The Gandhis won’t let them survive and the members' loyalty and core ideological beliefs won’t let them quit. That's where Mamata Banerjee comes in.
Congress-mukt Bharat is not just BJP’s dream anymore. Other parties want it too
There is a reason why TMC, BSP to DMK, most regional parties are ditching Congress coalition plans.
Congress got the messaging right in Punjab but the Gandhis and Sidhu can’t celebrate yet
If Channi succeeds in doing what Amarinder couldn’t do in over four years, it would be difficult for the Gandhis to boot him out. That will trouble Sidhu.
8 of 20 CMs picked by Modi-Shah had to vacate seat. But it’s not a bad strategy
Vijay Rupani, Rawat, Yediyurappa told to go. It’s not about Modi-Shah’s talent-spotting skills.
Why is Justice Akil Kureshi not in Supreme Court? A little bit more transparency, my lord
People have a right to know if government’s objections to appointments were driven by larger cause of justice or political considerations.
YourTurn
How to deal with misinformation in end-to-end encrypted texts? Answer is not traceability
There is a false binary between encryption and public safety. Give users better products while protecting their texts.
RBI leaves key policy rate unchanged, retains GDP projection at 9.5% for FY22
This is the ninth time in a row that the MPC has maintained the status quo. RBI had last revised its policy repo rate on 22 May 2020 in an off-policy cycle to perk up demand.
Defence
Why Rajnath raised China’s Ladakh aggression at 2+2 dialogue with Beijing’s friend Russia
India and Russia’s maiden 2+2 dialogue comes at a time when New Delhi’s ties with Washington are on an upswing while its oldest ally — Moscow — gets closer to Beijing.
Yes, UPA’s dead. But here’s what Mamata, PK are saying about Congress & why that’s right too
Even in its second successive annihilation by BJP, Congress retained a solid block of 20% votes. That’s why all of BJP’s victims want the Congress at the core of their challenge.