Solar lanterns to light up all polling booths in Odisha’s Kendrapara
District administration decided to junk older, kerosene-lit lanterns
Chhattisgarh assembly election results: Broken promises cost Raman Singh dear
The BJP CM went back on his 2013 campaign promise to raise paddy price
Global triggers: Why these five big issues could cause significant problems in 2024
Trends of global power tensions, open war, democratic decline and extreme job market fluctuations are likely to continue in 2024
A one-sided election risks Bangladesh’s future
With the distinction between the state, government and party obliterated, Bangladesh is heading towards a personalised autocracy
Many more may fall into poverty trap and several may not escape it
Here’s how poverty, political myopia and ecological degradation are inter-related
Laws are chipping away at democracy around the world
Trouble is brewing around the world, say experts
Time for course correction
Congress likely to go all out to woo people in the new budget
Simply Put: Cattle class in UP
Finally, both BJP and Congress manifestos talk climate change
A long way to go, but at least a start for India and its people
Biden headed for narrow victory in US presidential election
Biden currently leads Trump by 49.8% to 48.5% in the national popular vote
Verdict 2019: From the politics of inevitability to that of relatability
The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls hold lessons for us all
Nobody cares for Bihar's drying rivers in poll season
Most of the state's 600 rivers have either dried up or are on the verge
More than 4 billion people are eligible to vote in an election in 2024. Is this democracy’s biggest test?
Even amid spreading illiberalism and disillusionment about the benefits of a democratic system, there is reason for cautious optimism
BJP manifesto taps public discontent over inflation, power bills
No distancing, masks at Bihar poll rallies: Experts warn of spike in COVID-19 cases
Health experts warn of rallies turning into ‘super-spreader’ events
Madhya Pradesh: Opposition forms shadow cabinet to monitor BJP government
Despite having no constitutional status, the idea is gaining popularity in India
Election 2014: AAP loses Bhavnagar, fight against nuclear plant gets tougher
BJP, which wants the country to generate more and more nuclear power, has won the seat
Fears of a ‘COVID-19 apocalypse’ grow as Bengal votes in last phase
Experts urge identification, isolation and testing in areas reporting most cases
Congress manifesto promises subsidised foodgrain to 7.3 million people
Trump starts withdrawing US from WHO
Withdrawal process to take at least a year, will be effective from July 6, 2021
(Electoral) promises to keep
Political parties have released ‘promises’ in the run-up to elections in 5 states; Will voters buy them?
Andhra panchayat polls in end-July
The elections were delayed for two years due to legal battle over reservation issues
Kenya election 2022: The candidates, issues and role of money in a fierce contest
Raila Odinga and William Ruto are the leading candidates in the polls
A series of cartoons by our graphic editor
Sarpanch post in Andhra auctioned for Rs 4.15 lakh
Move aimed to reduce election expenditure; money to be used for development of village