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Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

New EWS quota' riddled with many ambiguities

It is made to appear that the latest pre-poll move by the Central government is a response to the emerging social crisis...

11 Jan 2019 12:18 AM IST

United we stand: A galaxy of opposition leaders across the country had converged at the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy after the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) successfully thwarted alleged attempts by the BJP to poach their legislators to reach the majority mark in the state.

Regional parties have their limitations

The inference is clear: An alliance with the TD holds good only in Andhra Pradesh, where it has a good hold.

6 Jan 2019 8:01 AM IST

(Illustration: Kushal Bhattacharya)

Quixotic Rahul may well pull out a victory

Rahul Gandhi is at his wits' end as to which way he should steer the party.

6 Jan 2019 12:05 AM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a press conference in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI )

A year of scandals, controversies fizzles out

The Narendra Modi government for once showed restraint and let the drama of the justices play out.

2 Jan 2019 1:11 AM IST

Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao

As regionals' rise, our democracy is stronger

It is that time when alliances are re-alliances are being reworked.

29 Dec 2018 1:39 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Treacherous political terrain looms in 2019

Perhaps populist measures like the Jan Dhan Yojana and Ujwala may not suffice.

12 Dec 2018 1:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

BJP drives Congress to playing Hindu' politics

The Congress is doing what it can to grapple with a situation where it has to justify its existence as a political party...

6 Dec 2018 12:05 AM IST

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was one of the buidlings targeted on 26/11.

To fight terror's poison, have faith in democracy

A terrorist organisation operating from its territory poses as much threat to Pakistan as it does to India.

27 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

J&K governor Satyapal Malik addresses the media in Jammu on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

In J&K, only elections can now clear the air

It is anybody's guess as to the outcome of the Assembly elections, which will most likely be held along with the Lok...

23 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

Terming the MSME sector as the backbone of the economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the sector would lead the current consolidation phase of the economy. (Photo: PTI)

Govt, RBI must work together, end turf war

An angry Jaitley wanted to know why the RBI had failed in its oversight duty of checking the increasing non-performing...

19 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Delhi shouldn't meddle in Kabul power games

The Taliban did not have anything to do with the hijacking itself, but tried to show that they were playing neutral...

12 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST

The shenanigans of the CBI and its internal intrigues have often made it appear like an unconvincing cinema villain.

Oil, rupee, Rafale, CBI: Govt challenges mount

The CBI trouble may be hogging the headlines but it is not the most important issue facing the country, nor does it pose...

30 Oct 2018 5:05 AM IST