Opinion

Modi Shuns Physical Rallies In Uttar Pradesh Despite BJP’s Eagerness To Win Polls

09 Feb 2022 07:53 AM IST

Election excitement is at an all-time high with a few days to go before the first round begins in Uttar Pradesh. First off the block is western Uttar Pradesh, and I am told that the BJP had tried to prevail upon the Election Commission to ensure that the polls begin

How RLD a major factor in Uttar Pradesh elections

09 Feb 2022 07:52 AM IST

Western Uttar Pradesh, RLD’s Jayant Chaudhary’s family bastion, is turning out to be a focus of attention for the ruling government. Chaudhary, who has been leading the party since his father and party’s founder president Ajit Singh died due to Covid in May last year, came out openly in support

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Xi Loses Face, But Brazens It Out

08 Feb 2022 07:59 AM IST

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 have started, with several democracies, including India being part of a “diplomatic boycott” of the Games, where there is no participation at the government level. Apparently undeterred by this huge loss of face—the boycott must have rankled the Communist Party of China to no end—PRC

Fear narrative will decide UP poll outcome

08 Feb 2022 07:58 AM IST

The Yogi government has earned the love and respect of people by dismantling the crime structure in the state. By 2021, more than 139 notorious criminals have been killed in encounters and more than 13,700 cases have been registered, in which more than 43,000 people have been arrested under the

Congress Officially Declares Channi As The CM Face In Punjab

07 Feb 2022 08:36 AM IST

It is official now that Charanjit Singh Channi shall be the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Congress if it is able to form the next government in Punjab. Ending the speculation at a rally in Ludhiana, Rahul Gandhi announced Channi’s name in the presence of both other contenders, Navjot Singh

Empowering the OBCs: PM Modi walks the talk

07 Feb 2022 08:35 AM IST

The Modi government has finally brought to fruition various reforms to ensure that the benefits of inclusivity and development are made accessible to one and all, cutting through swathes of divisive rhetoric.

Congress Infighting Threatens To Impact Its Winning Chances In Punjab

05 Feb 2022 07:07 AM IST

Not a day passes when insecure Congress leaders in Punjab try and harm the prospects of their own candidates. The latest salvo was fired by former Pradesh Chief and Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Sunil Jakhar, who made a laughable statement on Wednesday wherein he said that he was more

Insights into religious freedom in the US

05 Feb 2022 07:05 AM IST

The narrative peddled by American universities, American Islamic organizations and USCIRF is that Muslims and Christians are oppressed by Hindus in India. Most Indian Americans were appalled at these allegations against Hindus in the US and India.

Budget 2022-23 Gives Special Focus On Northeast

04 Feb 2022 07:47 AM IST

At a time when the north-eastern intention of the Central government is eyed, analysed and is met with a series of crest and trough of questions pertaining to the real-time accomplishment of the schemes, the on-field execution of the Act East Policy, the improvement of business competitiveness, the scenario of

Cadre rule changes stir the hornets’ nest

04 Feb 2022 07:46 AM IST

\The states, especially non-NDA ruled states, are apprehensive that the proposed changes would confer overarching powers to the Union Government in the posting of IAS officers. This may be followed by similar changes in the service rules of other All India Services (AIS) like IPS and IFS officers.

SP-RLD ALLIANCE MAKES WEST UP BATTLE TOUGH FOR BJP

03 Feb 2022 07:48 AM IST

On one of the busiest Saturdays in western UP, last week, the galaxy of leaders was on whirlwind tours of the region in a do or dies battle. SP leader Akhilesh Singh Yadav and RLD leader Jayant Chaudhury jointly took “ana sankalp” vow (holding a fistful of food grains) to

2022 Assembly polls: The battle in five states

03 Feb 2022 07:46 AM IST

Everyone is keeping a close eye on this year’s Punjab state elections. A few months ago, while Congress under Captain Amarinder Singh was looking for an easy victory, things dramatically changed for both the party and the veteran politician due to the recent upheavals.