Political Battle
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BJP complains to Delhi LG against CM Arvind Kejriwal issuing orders from ED custody
The Aam Aadmi Party, however, alleged that the BJP did not want the chief minister to serve the people of the city.
Scroll Staff
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Why a chain of limestone shoals between India and Sri Lanka has led to a political brawl
The BJP opposes the Congress-backed alignment of the Sethusamudram shipping canal project, which would require dredging through the Ram Setu.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Shiv Sena Dussehra rallies: Uddhav Thackeray dares Shinde to talk about Hindutva without BJP’s help
The rallies were held in two locations – Shivaji Park and Bandra Kurla Complex – for the first time due to the split in the party.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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How Dussehra has become the opportunity for rival Shiv Sena factions to prove their ground strength
Uddhav Thackeray will address a rally in Shivaji Park, while Eknath Shinde will speak in BKC. Which event will draw a larger crowd?
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Karnataka: Supreme Court has undermined anti-defection law by giving rebel MLAs choice on trust vote
Should the court have issued an interim order effectively suspending the law after having recognised that the case needs serious constitutional interpretation?
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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The political mystery: Why did Karnataka MLAs quit instead of switching to BJP?
Karnataka turmoil shows new methods are being used to circumvent anti-defection laws.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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As family feuds divide leading political parties in UP and Tamil Nadu, the BJP may stand to gain
There is speculation that recent developments in the Samajwadi Party, DMK were orchestrated by the BJP with an eye on 2019.
Anita Katyal
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2019 polls: As Congress woos upper castes, BJP walks a tightrope to keep its core base happy
There is growing anger among the upper castes who feel they are being neglected by the BJP despite their enduring loyalty to the party.
Anita Katyal
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The Rajya Sabha deputy speaker election once again shows where the BJP scores over Congress
Having outsmarted the rival camp, BJP is confident of its candidate’s election as the Upper House deputy chairperson on Thursday.
Anita Katyal
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Even from jail, Lula da Silva is crushing his rivals in the Brazilian presidential race
The former president is leading his closest rival, a firebrand conservative, by 15 points.
João Feres Júnior, The Conversation & Fabio Kerche, The Conversation
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Not Rahul versus Modi: Any challenge to the BJP in 2019 will come from state parties
That’s obvious from India’s recent election history.
Shoaib Daniyal
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In poll-bound Tripura, the BJP accuses the Left of Kerala-style political killings
The Left says it is another attempt by the BJP to project a law and order problem and impose Central control over the state.
Arunabh Saikia
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces