Explained: How LIC’s exposure to the embattled Adani Group has implications for middle class savings

LIC’s investment in Adani group companies has multiplied in recent years even as its private sector peers have avoided such investments into the conglomerate.

Nachiket Deuskar

· 12 hours ago

The European Union investigated the 2002 Gujarat riots – but is refusing to make its report public

The bloc’s diplomatic wing cited concerns that disclosing the document in full might ‘prejudice’ relations with India.

Nachiket Deuskar

· 16 hours ago

How Pakistan’s massive power outage has reaffirmed fears of a Sri Lanka-style economic collapse

Nearly the entire country was without electricity on Monday.

Nachiket Deuskar

· Jan 28, 2023 · 09:00 am

Explained: Why is Maharashtra’s governor publicly asking Modi to let him go?

The Opposition has sought Koshyari’s ouster for controversial remarks and actions. At times, even leaders of the ruling BJP have done so.

Nachiket Deuskar

· Jan 24, 2023 · 03:57 pm

How Modi government’s warning about private economic data ends up highlighting its own failures

While private data might have its flaws, it has only achieved prominence because of the scarcity of official statistics.

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· Jan 24, 2023 · 09:00 am

Explained: What emergency powers has India used to block links of BBC’s Gujarat riots documentary?

The Centre exercised a provision under the controversial Information Technology Rules, 2021, to issue takedown orders to YouTube and Twitter.

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· Jan 23, 2023 · 06:30 am

Economic woes and anger at army: Why Pakistan is eager for talks with India

With its economy in turmoil and the military facing an unprecedented populist onslaught, Pakistan wants to stabilise relations with India, observers suggest.

Nachiket Deuskar

· Jan 19, 2023 · 05:00 pm

Why a voting proposal for migrants has alarmed India’s Opposition parties

Regional parties and experts suggest the move might end up disproportionately benefitting the BJP.

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· Jan 19, 2023 · 09:00 am

Why India does not have a national security strategy – and why it needs one

It will provide guidance to the military leadership and bring departments on the same page on security, but the Centre has political and strategic reservations.

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· Jan 17, 2023 · 06:30 am

Raj Bhavans turn BJP office extensions? Why governors are increasingly combative in non-BJP states

The war of words between the Tamil Nadu governor and DMK government is only the latest in a string of confrontations seen in opposition-ruled states.

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· Jan 14, 2023 · 09:00 am

Why the Centre has not paid MGNREGA wages in Bengal for a year

How the right to work has been suspended in the state as a result of a bitter political battle over upcoming elections.

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· Jan 10, 2023 · 06:30 am

Explainer: Why Bihar is conducting a caste census

Proponents of the caste-based census argue that it is necessary to channel welfare policies and implement schemes effectively.

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· Jan 09, 2023 · 04:40 pm