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SP-RLD row over chavanni flips open caste fault lines ahead of U.P. poll

September 9, 2026 admin

The modest chavanni – the now-obsolete 25-paise coin – is gaining currency in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of the State election following a war of words over loyalty and caste identity between Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president Jayant Chaudhary and his former ally, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. The conflict escalated after Mr. Yadav made a…

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Next 20 Months Can Change Congress’s Fate In Karnataka

January 22, 2025 admin

As we reach almost the end of the first month of the new year, the Congress government in Karnataka completes 20 months in office—a third of its 60-month (five-year year) term. The next 20 months will decide the fate of the government in the state. One notices that most regimes in Karnataka tend to slip…

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Why Farm Protests Made Little Impact On Haryana Elections

October 11, 2024 admin

In the lead-up to the recently concluded Haryana assembly elections, anti-incumbency sentiment was expected to surge, fuelled by farmers’ protests and other significant issues weighing on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress banked heavily on the unrest among farmers, wrestlers’ protests, and caste divisions to build a narrative that seemed poised to propel…

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What Exactly Would A Trump Or A Harris Mean For The World?

October 9, 2024 admin

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election is being keenly watched around the world, both for the outcome and for the consequences. One month out, the polls suggest a virtual tie. Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, had seen an increase in popularity after donning her party’s official nomination in August. But over the past two weeks,…

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What Exactly Would A Trump Or A Harris Mean For The World?

October 9, 2024 admin

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Decoding Congress’s Haryana Election Strategy

September 5, 2024 admin

The Congress party is gearing up for the Haryana assembly elections, which will be held on October 5 with results announced on October 8. The party is finalising its candidate list and has decided not to announce a chief ministerial candidate, opting instead for a combined leadership model. The Congress has also resumed talks with…

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Mending India-Labour Relations Won’t Be Easy For Starmer

July 5, 2024 admin

As was widely expected in the UK elections, the Labour Party has registered one of its biggest victories, inflicting a huge defeat on the Conservative Party. No one had expected this seismic outcome just a few years ago. But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who is going to be the next British Prime Minister, is…

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