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Why India has 3 Election Commissioners: How Rajiv Gandhi changed composition of ECI to exert political control

When Indian Express reports of ideological rifts or the 2-1 votes by the Election Commissioners, remember that the very existence of a three-member Election Commission was once considered anathema by both the government and the judiciary. The idea of having a multi-member Election Commission is to enable the majority to rule.

24 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
Sahil Wakode suicide reignites SC/ST Act misuse debate: Former CJI BR Gavai says not judiciary but Parliament should make amendments to prevent misuse

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said that, like the Domestic Violence Act, the SC/ST Act's provisions are also being misused.

23 Sep 2026 1:11 pm
How an examination cheating case led to Caste discrimination allegations against an IIT Bombay professor: Read the detailed timeline of the Sahil Wakode suicide case

What initially appeared to be a case of a student taking his own life after being caught cheating during his mid-semester examinations has now turned into a wider controversy involving allegations of caste-based harassment.

21 Sep 2026 5:58 pm
IIT Bombay student suicide: Professor suspended after being slapped with the SC/ST Act, but are we ignoring parents

Parents must teach children that failure is temporary, but life is precious, and no exam, career setback or moment of shame is worth throwing it away.

21 Sep 2026 4:27 pm
KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar under scanner: Fake income certificate, paper leaks, bribes and manipulation of recruitment exams

The Karnataka Polices Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating multiple allegations against the KPSC, including the manipulation of recruitment examinations and the leakage of question papers.

21 Sep 2026 2:11 pm
11 Sep 2026 11:58 am
Double deflation, base year, GVA and others: Demystifying India

A simplified breakdown of the controversy surrounding India's 7.8% Q1 GDP growth. Understand base year revisions, double deflation, and the government's official FAQ without needing a finance degree.

3 Sep 2026 8:21 pm
Pakistani intruder Nazir Sadhir arrested along Jammu border by BSF: All you need to know about recent incursions and drone activities

A series of similar infiltrations along the India-Pakistan border have come to light have reportedly come to light in recent months.

3 Sep 2026 7:37 pm
From Mohammad Habib to Romila Thapar: How Marxist

Marxist historiography in India emerged alongside Muslim separatism and later became an intellectual framework for defending Muslim political concessions, recasting the history of medieval India, and shifting responsibility for Partition onto Hindu nationalist forces.

1 Sep 2026 12:01 pm
From USCIRF to IAMC: Read about 5 anti-India outfits, with ties to Islamists and Khalistanis, which are opposing the visit of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to the US

All these entities, which unmistakably belong to the worldwide Islamo-leftist cabal, have tried to present their prejudice as a form of advocacy for human rights. Their actions are a result of a pathological animosity towards Hindus, which extends to the Hindu Prime Minister, Hindu organisations and their leaders.

21 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Dalit Rapido driver suspended for 100 years after he created a ruckus over

Dalit Rapido driver claimed his passengers were using caste slurs, and despite that, he was the one suspended for 100 years - however, Ankit Kumar made up that story

16 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
Who are Heather McPherson and Jenny Kwan? The pro-Khalistani Canadian MPs seeking a ban on RSS and Mohan Bhagwat

Their public stances, actions, and key political associations unequivocally suggest that they act in close alignment with pro-Khalistani supporters and regional separatist interests

13 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
The Telephone Exchange expose by S Gurumurthy, Dayanidhi Maran and a battle that continues today, even after a decade

The Maran telephone exchange case became a long-running test of political influence, investigative independence, judicial scrutiny and constitutional accountability.

13 Aug 2026 5:34 pm