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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicBharatiya Janata Party

Topic: Bharatiya Janata Party

Meet Harivansh, the journalist who is now Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

The JD(U) MP was elected to the Upper House in 2014 after serving as editor-in-chief of the prominent Hindi daily Prabhat Khabar.

Parliament saw more disruptions under UPA-2 when BJP was in opposition, data shows

Data shows Lok Sabha productivity fell from 93% in 2009 to 46% in 2013 before rising after 2014, when NDA came to power.

Revenue loss from GST cuts may hamper government’s budget deficit goals

The GST Council cut taxes on 50 goods which will cut revenue by $2.2 billion every year.

In fiery speech, Rahul Gandhi may have given Narendra Modi a perfect 2019 pitch

The master of spin that the Prime Minister is, the Congress chief may come to regret his jibe that the RSS/BJP had taught him ‘the meaning of being Hindu’.

How no-trust motion upset MPs’ weekend plans, & war of words in Karnataka over ‘iPhone gifts’

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Opposition will see strength of ‘NDA+’ during no-confidence vote: BJP

Despite lacking numbers, opposition has indicated that it will utilise the debate to attack the NDA on many issues.

BJP strategy is to use no-trust vote to expose ‘cracks’ in opposition unity

Senior BJP leaders are already in touch with several parties and many MPs are believed to have promised to vote against the motion. 

Even without grand alliance, BJP could face trouble next year, shows 2014 poll data

Analysis shows BJP would have lost 64 Lok Sabha seats in 2014 if Congress, SP, BSP, RLD, JMM, JVM, and JD(S) had fought together.

Congress, JD(S) have a common programme in Karnataka but expectations from it are minimum

The assembly session will be a survival test as some say the coalition is nothing but a mirage.

‘Achhe page’ is a mirage, just like ‘Achhe Din’

Journalist Saba Naqvi’s new book ‘Shades of Saffron: From Vajpayee To Modi’ has nothing new to offer From the outside, Saba Naqvi’s book looks very promising. It is after...

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In 100 yrs of RSS, even opponents lent their voices to Hindu cause: Dattatreya Hosabale

The progress of the Sangh has always rested on society’s constant support. Because its work remained in tune with the spirit of the people, acceptance grew steadily over time.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.