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Sunday, November 3, 2024
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Topic: Talk Point

In Indian politics the only age that matters is retirement age

Studies conducted by the CSDS indicate, for 65% of Indian voter’s, party affiliation of the candidate is the most important consideration for voting.

चुनाव आयोग के इतिहास में गुजरात चुनाव निम्नतम बिंदु है: योगेंद्र यादव

दिप्रिंट का सवाल: क्या पूर्व आइएएस अधिकारियों को चुनाव आयोग का कर्ताधर्ता नहीं बनना चाहिए, ताकि इसकी स्वतंत्रता बनी रहे ?

Talk Point: Should special fast track courts be set up for MPs and MLAs?

The court wants to treat politicians accused of amassing disproportionate assets as a separate category to ensure speedy disposal of their cases. Should special fast track courts be set up for MPs and MLAs, and will this clean up politics?

Talk Point: What is the impact of Rahul Gandhi’s social media repackaging of himself?

Rahul Gandhi’s witty new Twitter persona has led to much talk and an increase in his followers. We bring sharp perspectives on the impact of his new social media persona.

Talk Point: What more can India do in Afghanistan without provoking Pakistan?

What more can India do in Afghanistan without inviting Pakistan’s wrath? We bring perspectives from experts.

Talk Point: Does PM Modi’s recent speech put to rest worries about India’s economy?

Experts weigh in whether Modi's recent speech at Company Secretaries of India golden jubilee ceremony put to rest anxieties over India's economic situation.

Talk Point: Are internet shutdowns the best way to restore peace during violent protests?

There were 42 times security agencies resorted to internet shutdowns this year to control volatile conditions in eleven states. Is this the only way to restore peace during violent protests?

Talk Point: How does Nitish Kumar joining NDA affect the formation of a national opposition alliance?

Ahead of a grand Patna rally, does Nitish Kumar's absence mean there's already a very big crack in the opposition front that plans to take on the BJP in 2019?

On Camera

Kashmiri jihadists more resilient than we think. Rebuilding J&K Police is key to counter them

The new jihadists in J&K have harried Indian forces, staged a series of ambushes, and now begun to target Indian civilian infrastructure projects.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.