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34 years after the assassination: The Idea of Indira

Indira Gandhi, whose death anniversary falls today, was as complex a public figure as fascinating. Or a three-in-one leader in her different tenures.

Rahul’s remarks won’t affect Kerala Congress outreach to Sabarimala devotees, says party

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi backs entry of all women into Sabarimala temple but says it is his personal opinion.

Modi to Trump, how long will world leaders be in power? A reality check

With 17 world leaders under the microscope, we’ve analyzed public opinion, economic performance and the idiosyncrasies of domestic politics to gauge how long each one might be able to stay in power.

AAP announces candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Punjab, rebels angry

AAP retains 2 sitting MPs — Bhagwant Mann and Prof Sadhu Singh — but does not name candidates in the 2 other seats where its MPs have turned rebels.

Rahul Gandhi’s in MP to campaign for state polls but doesn’t miss a chance to attack Modi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi talks about issues such as Rafale and demonetisation that local voters may not even relate to.

Madhavan Nair: Ex-ISRO chief, BJP’s new face in Kerala & no stranger to controversy

As ISRO chief, Nair was responsible for 27 successful missions but he had his fair share of controversies as well — the worst being the Antrix-Devas row.

BJP move to placate Nitish Kumar, upsets Bihar ally Upendra Kushwaha

RLSP leader Upendra Khushwaha is miffed at the possibility of fewer seats for his party, to address media later today. 

‘Confused’ Rahul Gandhi’s corruption gaffe on Shivraj Chouhan brings cheer to BJP

BJP believes Rahul Gandhi's faux pas helps it question the seriousness and credibility of his corruption charges and him as a politician.

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro confirms Latin and South America’s Right-ward tilt

Only Mexico, right next to Donald Trump's America, has refused to fall in line as it elected Left-leaning Lopez Obrador in July.

In Ballari Lok Sabha bypoll, Siddaramaiah & Sriramulu cross swords by proxy

Ballari Lok Sabha bypoll is being seen as an extension of the rivalry on display in the May election, when Siddaramaiah defeated Sriramulu from Badami.

On Camera

University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.