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From reformist group to voice of Ezhavas, why SNDP Yogam’s stock is high in Kerala politics

As Kerala inches closer to local body polls later this year & assembly polls next year, CPI(M) appears to be cosying up to same SNDP Yogam it once targeted for ‘aligning with BJP’.

NCP tried crop rotation with Manikrao Kokate’s elevation. Agri minister now in farmers’ crosshairs

NCP elevated Manikrao Kokate to council of ministers as counterweight to Bhujbal. But leadership is now miffed with him for walking into one controversy after another, it is learnt.

Saffron fever, growing heft of Ranes & BJP’s plan to tackle Sena. Inside story of restive Konkan

Despite its sizable Muslim population, both Hindus and Muslims have lived in harmony in this coastal belt. But for past few years, cracks have appeared and so has tension.

The Rock Garden saga: Why Chandigarh residents are up in arms against demolition of a ‘mere wall’

Architects & residents in Chandigarh are angered by the demolition of a wall to expand parking space for the high court, & have accused officials of disregarding Nek Chand’s iconic creation.

Delhi-Katra e-way’s Amritsar leg not only NHAI project hit by land hurdles in Punjab. There’s 15 more

With the 30-km section of the expressway's Amritsar spur put on hold, the project, which has been facing land acquisition challenges since 2022, is expected to get delayed further.

In Punjab’s rejection of Centre’s agri marketing policy, another showdown over APMCs in the making

In letter to Centre, Punjab govt said policy went 'against spirit of Constitution'. Convener of policy drafting committee says it is a broad map & states can choose their own path.

With SAD in decline, a ‘radical’ Akali Dal emerges. What this means for Punjab politics

The new party is being launched by jailed MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh. Analysts, however, say radical politics hasn’t always resonated with state's voters.

Why ailing Dallewal has landed Mann govt in tricky spot despite backing farmers’ stir in Punjab

The Punjab govt tells Supreme Court that Dallewal would accept medical aid if Centre holds talks with farmers. It is under pressure to intervene & 'save' Dallewal’s life.

How SGPC, the ‘mini parliament of Sikhs’, conducts elections & its inextricable link to Punjab politics

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has not held an election in 13 years. Last date for voter registration was earlier this month extended for the 6th time, till 15 December.

Why Congress, Akali Dal & AAP see political plot behind delay in Panjab University senate poll

91-member senate is apex governing body of 142-year-old university, and term of its members ended on 31 October. Fresh elections have not been announced, sparking speculation.

On Camera

SRK is more Johnny Depp than Depp

SRK's impromptu party looked refreshingly ‘normal’ and as cool as the Birthday Boy himself. King of Kool could be another tag for the man who once declared himself 'the last of the stars'.

Nvidia worth $5 trillion: What does it mean for the market?

The chipmaker at the heart of the AI revolution may be the most influential stock in Wall Street history. Nvidia has been the primary driver of the market’s gains since the start of 2023.

Launch of India’s heaviest comms satellite is a level up for its soaring military ambitions. Here’s how

ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.