Inside Track: Amit Shah and his ‘wry sense of humour’
And when Shah finally got the ticket in 2019, he conclusively demonstrated that he was certainly not politically irrelevant.
Inside Track by Coomi Kapoor: Rahul Gandhi’s trusted lieutenants
The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance accuses Devendra Fadnavis of using Param Bir Singh, who was promoted out of turn as Thane police commissioner when Fadnavis was the Chief Minister, to de-stabilise the state government.
Behind the Tata-Mistry feud, the crossed wires of history
When Cyrus took over, he was the first Tata Sons chairperson in the group’s history not to be made chairperson of the Sir Dorab Tata Trust. Ratan Tata retained his position as chairperson of the two major trusts.
Club Class: VK Sasikala’s announcement to quit politics came as a rude shock to her nephew TTV Dhinakaran
V K Sasikala's announcement to quit politics immediately after her release from prison came as a rude shock to her nephew TTV Dhinakaran.
Vaccine wastage? The supply far outstripped actual vaccinations
If the procedure for inducting private players for the vaccine drive is not worked out smoothly and speedily, a large number of vaccine dosages could end up being wasted.
Inside Track: Do you know who shaped Modi’s vision for AtmaNirbhar Bharat campaign?
Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian has a Phd in economics from Chicago University, with Raghuram Rajan as his doctorate supervisor.
Shrinking space: Central Hall is out of bounds for all except sitting members
Not renewing Lok Sabha passes for accredited journalists in the Long and Distinguished category seems part of a larger pattern for shrinking the media space.
Inside Track: Behind instantaneous clearance of Bharat Biotech’s corona vaccine
Earlier, the minutes of the expert committee meeting reveal that Bharat Biotech was asked to first submit additional research data as the company had not completed its Phase III trials.
Inside Track: Modi’s challenge in 2021 will be to revive an economy which has slipped into deep recession
The economy may have hit an all-time low and unemployment and inflation a new high, but Modi, with his hirsute sanyasi-like looks and his air of calm assurance, exudes confidence and reassurance in these difficult times.
Inside Track by Coomi Kapoor: Haryana CM and his deputy could well end up as casualties of farmers’ agitation
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and his deputy Dushyant Chautala could well end up as casualties of the farmers' agitation.
Inside Track: Of new VVIP Air India One aircraft and Kisan brigade
Kovind was keen to try out the aircraft dedicated for the exclusive use of the President, Prime Minister and Vice President, and went on the inaugural flight.
Inside Track by Coomi Kapoor: Curious delay in finalising CAA rules
The BJP's political opponents fear that the government wants to bring out the rules during the West Bengal election campaign to polarise the atmosphere. Another reason for dragging feet on a follow-up could be concerns over a
Inside Track by Coomi Kapoor: Family kept away from campaign in Bihar election
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was rattled by the hostile reception on his campaign trail. Nitish made matters worse by generally keeping his distance from journalists, while both Tejashwi Yadav and Chirag Paswan went out
Inside Track: Why BJP-JDU changed their on-ground poll strategy in Bihar
Several BJP state leaders grumble privately that by constantly playing second fiddle to Nitish, Modi has taken the BJP nowhere.
Inside Track by Coomi Kapoor: Dangerous liaisons in Bihar, tragic deaths in Modi Cabinet
The first hint of the BJP's ambitions to be senior party in the alliance with Nitish Kumar was at a virtual conference a fortnight back when general secretary Bhupendra Yadav observed that the BJP invariably played second fid
Inside Track: Prashant Kishor’s sway in West Bengal leaves Trinamool Congress veterans restless
The Opposition played into the ruling party's hands by creating ugly scenes in front of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, providing the government with an excuse not to have a division on the farm reform Bills.
Inside Track: Political debut on the cards for Raihan Rajiv Vadra?
No question hour, alternating four-hour sessions daily for the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, and MPs to be spread over seats in both the Houses and the visitors' galleries.
Letter by 23 leaders was meant to target the coterie surrounding Rahul Gandhi, not Gandhis
This coterie is so empowered that when Sonia Gandhi recently sent the approved names as observers for the Madhya Pradesh bypolls, K C Venugopal did not clear the names for three days.
Who’s the winner? Ashok Gehlot is looking rattled, Sachin has suffered only notionally
But surely it was up to the two veteran BJP leaders to take the call, or as a courtesy a relative could have been deputed for this historic event.
Deluxe living: Priyanka Gandhi moves to penthouse apartment that surpasses most global luxury standards
The problem for Vadra is that the complex is so exclusive, the residents will not take kindly to the obtrusive security detail for Vadra, who enjoys Z-plus security.
Ashok Gehlot has climbed greasy political pole by cutting to size all who stood in his way, writes Coomi Kapoor
Only an opportunistic Digvijaya Singh and a few lesser known MPs have come forward to chant the familiar slogan "Rahul Lao, Congress Bachao".
Inside Track | Is Cabinet reshuffle on the cards by August?
Some believe that only middle-rank portfolios will be switched since the PM wants certain politicians replaced by domain experts and those with technical know-how.
Inside Track: Why Congress and NCP are unhappy with Uddhav Thackeray
The CM is seldom to be seen at his office or official residence, and is not available on the phone after 11 pm. He clears files only after the Chief Secretary's approval.
Inside Track: India’s belated response to Chinese build-up along the LAC
The excuse cited for a probable delay in summoning Parliament is that the 24 parliamentary standing committees must first meet and submit their reports.
Inside Track: Power equations are changing
When Mishra (PKM) took over from Nripendra Misra as Principal Secretary to the PM, it was assumed that he would automatically wield the most clout in Modi's secretariat.
Inside Track: Why Mamata Banerjee is wary of Prashant Kishor’s alleged BJP links
It is unclear whether Kishor will stay on in the state. Some Trinamool leaders and an advertising agency owner perceive him as a threat.
Inside Track: Amid COVID-19 crisis, steps seem afoot to ensure Rahul Gandhi returns as Congress president
The impression was reinforced when Rajnath Singh, and not Shah, was appointed last month to head the 15- member high-power ministerial committee coordinating with states on ensuring movement of essential supplies during the l
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