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Indira Gandhi vs Morarji Desai: How JNU was at the centre of battle to capture academia

Under Indira Gandhi, JNU turned a deep shade of red because of curricula and faculty chosen by Education Minister Syed Nurul Hasan from a pool of pro-CPI teachers.

5.5% inflation is transitory, it shouldn’t prevent a fiscal boost in Budget 2020

The rise in consumer price inflation (CPI) in the weeks before the presentation of the Union Budget has raised concerns that it could influence...

CPI veteran Gurudas Dasgupta passes away at 83 in Kolkata

Dasgupta, who was known for his oratory skills, was suffering from lung cancer for the last several months.

TMC, CPI, NCP seek time till next election to prove national party status

The TMC, CPI and NCP told the Election Commission that a party’s national status should not depend on the last election performance alone, and also consider their contribution to national politics as well.

Poll panel calls CPI, TMC, NCP for a hearing to review their status as national parties

The Election Commission had issued a notice to the parties asking them why their status as national parties should not be revoked given their performance in the latest Lok Sabha elections.

Why Kanhaiya Kumar can successfully crowdfund Rs 70 lakh but Bihar’s Raju Yadav struggles

It’s important to know people, but in the case of crowdfunding, what’s more important is who knows you.

Wayanad tribals say food, shelter & elephant attacks more important than welcoming Rahul Gandhi

There's not much hope from politicians, say tribals from the Kerala constituency where Congress chief Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination.

Kanhaiya Kumar booked for violation for model code of conduct of elections

Kanhaiya Kumar is contesting in the Lok Sabha elections from Begusarai as a CPI candidate.

Why Kanhaiya Kumar is a symbol of status quo in Begusarai, the Leningrad of Bihar

The CPI in Bihar never saw a contradiction between organising landless labourers and having a party structure dominated by upper castes, especially Bhumihars like Kumar.

Retail inflation rises 2.57% in February on higher food prices

The retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index stood at 1.97 per cent in January.

On Camera

Charlie Kirk’s killing has America at war with itself. Foreigners & visa-seekers ‘warned’

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, gunned down this week, was no ordinary influencer. He helped bring the Trump administration to power. His death has deepened America’s Left-Right divide.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.