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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicWomen in politics

Topic: Women in politics

One statement united politicians from SP, AAP, BJP. ‘It’s a war for women to be in politics’

BJP’s Aparajita Sarangi, AAP’s Atishi Marlena and SP’s Iqra Hasan were speaking at a panel discussion of the role of women in Indian politics at IIC, Delhi.

How Trump’s tariff wars could put India at a ‘crossroads’ & struggle of Indian rural women in politics

Global media also highlights Sunil Bharti Mittal's plans to boost his stake in BT Group, signaling his long-term investment commitment. BT shares rose 1.5% the day the report was published.

At Indian School of Democracy event, women politicians demand real representation, not just numbers

On International Women’s Day, women leaders came together at an event, 'Aagaaz-e-Shakti: Celebrating Women in Politics', to discuss challenges & aspirations of women in Indian politics.

Mahua Moitra is ‘jack-in-the-box’ without a godfather. Her entire life choices are on trial

Mahua Moitra's credentials as JP Morgan's ex-VP who left the high-rises of New York and London to work at the grassroots in West Bengal have taken a back seat to the whisper network.

BRS to TMC & BJD, many parties champion women’s quota, but don’t field them in state polls

Most regional parties supported women's reservation bill in Parliament, but their track record of ticket distribution across last 2 assembly elections tells a different story.

‘I’d rather get a ticket because I’m a winnable candidate, not because I’m a woman’: Smriti Irani

Irani was speaking at the launch of Nidhi Sharma's book She, The Leader. It chronicles the lives of 17 women in politics including Indira Gandhi, Mayawati, Irani and Kanimozhi.

Only 5% women in BJP and Congress candidate lists for Karnataka polls as ‘caste & winnability take precedence’

While both parties have fielded 224 candidates each for the 10 May polls, there are only 12 and 11 women respectively in the BJP and Congress lists.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.