A tale of how a push became a shove

The Dalit icon’s analysis of social inequalities lights the path ahead for Hindu society

Internal drift and worn-out themes have shrunk Congress and kept the party from capitalising on the Lok Sabha results while a defining idea to counter BJP still eludes the Opposition

Devendra Fadnavis’ return as Maharashtra chief minister is a remarkable comeback story that transforms the state’s political landscape

BJP keen to retain home portfolio with Sena compensated with other berths

The Maharashtra result marks a watershed for the state and bolsters the Modi government, validating its ideological agenda even as Jharkhand hails the rise of Hemant Soren

A three-fourth majority for NDA buries Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray ambitions, consolidate feel good factor for BJP ahead of Parliament winter session. Soren is new tribal mascot

BJP banks on Hindutva mobilisation and welfare schemes to maintain the Haryana momentum while the I.N.D.I.A. alliance rests its hopes on a mix of populist promises, caste and the muslim vote