Politics
- Featured News
Corporate funding in politics needs transparency
According to the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, (a global non-profit organization engaged in promoting sustainable democracy that includes electoral integrity and citizen participation),“political finance” refers to the financing of political parties’…
- Politics
Congress is on the weak wicket; to win the polls it must show an alternate strategy
Who will win the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? The election scene has become clear after the Chief Election Commissioner announced the poll schedule last week. They will begin next month and end…
- Bollywood
Neha Sharma running for Lok Sabha in upcoming elections?
Mumbai: Neha Sharma, a popular Bollywood actor known for her roles in Telugu and Hindi films, is making headlines with rumors of her entry into politics. The buzz suggests that she might…
- World
Ireland’s Indian-origin PM Leo resigns for ‘personal & political reasons’
London: Ireland’s Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Wednesday sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation from the post and party leadership citing “personal and political” reasons. The 45-year-old…
- Bangalore
Will quit politics if bribery allegations are proven correct: Karnataka CM
Bengaluru: Responding to the criticism by the BJP, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that he would retire from politics if it was proved that anyone had given him “a bribe of…
- News
Ex-cricketer Gautam Gambhir springs surprise; quits politics, returns to sports
In a startling development, BJP MP and former international cricketer Gautam Gambhir has requested the BJP leadership to relieve him of his political duties so that he can focus on cricket. At a time when…
- Opinions
Growing breed of professionals in politics the Congress way
The constant lament is that the educated class remains aloof from electoral politics in India. Many don’t even deign to cast their votes but wax eloquently on the evils of the system.…
- Politics
New political outfit appears on Tamil Nadu horizon; will star politician Vijay shine?
Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay launched his political party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, last week. He declared that his party will only contest the 2026 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, not the 2024 Lok…
- Featured News
Focus on Jharkhand: Broad electoral reforms, state funding for polls could provide political stability
Jharkhand has been going through political unrest since its establishment in 2000. Therefore, it is no surprise that it is facing yet another crisis. The State had a tumultuous political history. It…
- Featured News
Rahul Gandhi must create new narrative to keep the Cong leadership together
Is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s judgement coming under scrutiny? The critics wonder whether he promoted aides who ultimately betrayed him and the Congress. The recent departure of former minister Milind Deora has…
- India
Political row erupts over ‘assault’ on monks in West Bengal’s Purulia
Purulia: A purported video of three monks being attacked by a mob in West Bengal’s Purulia over suspicion that they were “kidnappers in disguise” has triggered a political row, with opposition BJP alleging…
- Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada MP’s daughter announces resignation from TDP
Vijayawada: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas alias Kesineni Nani’s daughter Kesineni Swetha on Monday, January 8, resigned from Vijayawada Municipal Corporation and also declared that her journey with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)…