Opinion: Why the BJP cannot afford to defend Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

Friday’s violence is the third major incident in three years that the Haryana chief minister has failed to control.

Vipin Pubby

· Aug 26, 2017 · 06:30 am

‘We will not leave till Pita-ji is exonerated’: Dera followers take over parks, roads in Panchkula

A special court is set to pronounce its verdict in a rape case against sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday.

Vipin Pubby

· Aug 25, 2017 · 06:30 am

‘We can’t stop them’: Police struggle as Ram Rahim followers flood Panchkula ahead of rape verdict

The Army has been put on alert as an estimated 200,000 followers of the cult leader have gathered in the city.

Vipin Pubby

· Aug 24, 2017 · 06:57 pm

In Punjab, an old water row heats up in the run-up to elections

The multi-state dispute over the Satluj-Yamuna Link canal is now a major campaign plank for parties in the state.

Vipin Pubby

· Nov 18, 2016 · 06:30 pm

With court ruling on Sutlej canal, BJP is treading water

The party is in a bind: its Punjab unit opposes an irrigation project that its Harayana government strongly supports.

Vipin Pubby

· Nov 11, 2016 · 04:15 pm

Before eyeing the Assembly, Kejriwal will first have to set his house in order in Punjab

Infighting, controversy and setbacks have dogged AAP in the state in recent weeks.

Vipin Pubby

· Sep 06, 2016 · 07:30 am

Punjab politics: Has the ball slipped from Navjot Singh Sidhu's hands like butter from hot paratha?

The former BJP MP enjoys a good reputation for his personal integrity, but he has already lost much political credibility.

Vipin Pubby

· Aug 23, 2016 · 08:00 am

There was neither style nor substance in the row over the appointment of Chandigarh administrator

KJ Alphons' nomination was unceremoniously revoked and it was announced that new Punjab governor VP Singh Badnore would hold charge of the union territory.

Vipin Pubby

· Aug 18, 2016 · 07:30 pm

More interesting than AAP's first list for Punjab polls is what went on behind the scenes

Disagreements and fear of poaching attempts by rival parties held the list up.

Vipin Pubby

· Aug 07, 2016 · 05:30 pm

Will Navjot Singh Sidhu be AAP’s CM candidate in Punjab?

Speculation is rife that the ex-cricketer will be the party's much-needed face for the 2017 polls in the state.

Vipin Pubby

· Jul 19, 2016 · 07:00 am

Why is the BJP putting up with Navjot Singh Sidhu's defiance of the party line?

Is it the fear of the AAP – or just not having any other recognisable face in Punjab?

Vipin Pubby

· Jul 08, 2016 · 08:00 am

From VHP to AAP, the politics around the Quran desecration row in Punjab is getting murkier

The naming of the Aam Aadmi Party MLA raises more questions: Is the police acting under political pressure?

Vipin Pubby

· Jul 04, 2016 · 06:02 pm