Politics
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Kashmir politics has changed forever – new dynamics will define it
As polling got underway in Udhampur one of the 102 parliamentary constituencies going to polls on April 19, the matrix of Kashmir politics has changed forever. The battlelines have shifted, and that will…
- Bangalore
Attack on 3 men for raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans, takes political turn
Bengaluru: The incident of attack on three youths for reportedly raising ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans in Bengaluru has taken a political turn with Karnataka BJP leaders blaming the Congress-led state government for…
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Mehbooba, a trailblazer of aggressive politics has cast herself in do-or-die battle
Mehbooba Mufti’s plunge into Lok Sabha polls from Anantnag- Rajouri constituency has made the electoral battle far more challenging than it was anticipated. It will redefine Kashmir politics irrespective of the ultimate outcome on June 4, when results…
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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…