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Why Dhaka is watching Bengal elections closely

The Trinamool Congress’s poll manifesto signals an engagement-oriented approach toward Bangladesh, emphasising the strengthening of economic and cultural ties and a renewed focus on relations with immediate neighbours. (ANI)
Published on Apr 21, 2026, 8:44 PM IST

How Islamabad built its narrative on Op Sindoor

Today, even as Pakistan projects itself as a mediator in the West Asia war, it is crumbling from within. (AFP)
Published on Apr 21, 2026, 8:44 PM IST

In Karnataka, the quiet demise of Ahinda politics

Siddaramaiah had the foresight, vision, and the opportunity to forge a new path that could have truly breathed new life into the Alpasankhyataru - Hindulidavaru - Dalitaru , or Ahinda , platform. But in capitulating to caste/family dictates, he has chosen not only to forsake political morality but has squandered a chance of being a bolder heir to the legacies of Devaraj Urs. (@siddaramaiah X/PTI)
Published on Apr 20, 2026, 8:37 PM IST

West Bengal’s paradox of economic transformation

People in West Bengal are not significantly worse off compared to the rest of India, because of the gains after the 1970s-1980s rural reforms. (Shutterstock)
Published on Apr 20, 2026, 8:36 PM IST