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UPA
![China's Third Plenum and India's 'Dictator Envy' China's Third Plenum and India's 'Dictator Envy'](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/India_flag_emblem.jpg)
China's Third Plenum and India's 'Dictator Envy'
Watching China’s economic planning process, Indians may be tempted to ditch democracy. Here’s why they shouldn’t.
![Pun Intended: Goldman Sachs 'Modi-fies' its Outlook on the Indian Economy Pun Intended: Goldman Sachs 'Modi-fies' its Outlook on the Indian Economy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19760_5285fa9265747.jpg)
Pun Intended: Goldman Sachs 'Modi-fies' its Outlook on the Indian Economy
The investment bank’s report resulted in a blowback from India’s government.
![India’s Food Security Program: Helping the Poor with Eyes on the Election India’s Food Security Program: Helping the Poor with Eyes on the Election](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/745_5242aa8b1ca76.jpg)
India’s Food Security Program: Helping the Poor with Eyes on the Election
India’s food security bill is not without opposition.
![The David Headley Problem The David Headley Problem](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/11927_525381b69046a.jpg)
The David Headley Problem
The sentencing of David Headley to 35 years in prison has angered many in India. Will it damage growing U.S.- India cooperation in other areas?
![BJP's FDI Gambit Fails BJP's FDI Gambit Fails](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/17605_527c568970081.jpg)
BJP's FDI Gambit Fails
BJP’s attempt to embarrass the UPA over FDI backfired, casting further doubt on the opposition’s viability.
![UPA Promotes Direct Subsidies Payments UPA Promotes Direct Subsidies Payments](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/17563_527c5672da0d6.jpg)
UPA Promotes Direct Subsidies Payments
The Congress Party is promoting a plan for direct subsidy payments ahead of the 2014 general election.
![External Affairs Minister SM Krishna Resigns External Affairs Minister SM Krishna Resigns](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/17536_527c56095def5.jpg)
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna Resigns
Could a budding scandal have caused his sudden departure?
![Ahead of 2014, Congress Eyes Dalits Ahead of 2014, Congress Eyes Dalits](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/17533_527c5608ba6f4.jpg)
Ahead of 2014, Congress Eyes Dalits
From dedicating anthems to new welfare measures, the Congress Party is wooing this politically important bloc.
![India Pushes Forward on Economic Reforms India Pushes Forward on Economic Reforms](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/17488_527c55c87e69f.jpg)
India Pushes Forward on Economic Reforms
More relaxed rules on foreign investment in pensions and insurance provoke a predictable backlash.
Mamata and Congress at Each Other’s Throats
A thorn in the government’s side, the chief minister of W. Bengal is courting the Congress party’s regional allies.
![Mamata Divorces UPA - But Economic Reforms May Come of Age Mamata Divorces UPA - But Economic Reforms May Come of Age](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/17468_527c55be02d4e.jpg)
Mamata Divorces UPA - But Economic Reforms May Come of Age
An ally deserts India’s embattled government, but the PM presses on with plans to reinvigorate the economy.
![UPA Unscathed By Protests UPA Unscathed By Protests](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/17475_527c55c01a7dc.jpg)
UPA Unscathed By Protests
The All India Strike, far from demonstrating a unified opposition, could actually strengthen the UPA.