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BJP loses majority in Jharkhand: Are Modi-Shah no longer decisive factors in state polls?

The emerging Jharkhand assembly election results show that the Congress-Jharkhand Mukti Morcha with their 40-plus seats is way ahead of the BJP that has so far won 27 seats.

UP DGP’s request, Sourav Ganguly tweet: Should parents filter political views of children?

Uttar Pradesh DGP tweeted this week that 'parents are also requested to counsel their children', in light of the ongoing protests.

CAA internet shutdowns: Violation of basic rights or extension of law enforcement measures?

The renewed protests against CAA-NRC Thursday saw internet shutdowns being imposed in parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam & Meghalaya.

Did Modi govt underestimate protests against CAA, NRC or have critics walked into its trap?

Protests against the proposed nationwide NRC and Citizenship Amendment Act escalated Thursday in Delhi, Bengaluru, parts of Uttar Pradesh and other cities despite CrPC Section 144 imposed in certain parts of the country.

Congress, DMK, TMC, CPI(M) appeal on CAA: Is office of the President still relevant?

As public outcry over the Citizenship Amendment Act continues, representatives of 12 opposition parties met President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday.

9-day jail for Payal Rohatgi’s Nehru post: Is Congress as intolerant as BJP on free speech?

A local court in Rajasthan sent Bollywood actor Payal Rohatgi to judicial custody till 24 December for posting “objectionable” content against the Nehru-Gandhi family on social media.

Citizenship law protests: Is the opposition’s political response limited to court appeals?

Opposition leaders such as Congress’ Jairam Ramesh, TMC’s Mahua Moitra and AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi were the first to file petitions challenging the constitutionality of the amended Citizenship Act.

Panipat to Padmaavat: Can Bollywood make historical drama without hurting sentiments?

Ashutosh Gowariker’s film ‘Panipat’ has provoked controversy for its “unseemly” portrayal of Maharaja Surajmal.

CAB, NRC, Kashmir: Is Modi govt damaging India’s diplomatic standing for domestic politics?

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe postponed his visit to India amid protests in Assam over the passage of the new citizenship law.

Godhra, Kashmir, northeast CAB unrest: can clampdowns on media visuals help curb violence?

The Nanavati Commission's report on the 2002 Gujarat carnage, released Wednesday, also recommended restrictions on media coverage during communal riots.

On Camera

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?