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Cyclone Remal Leaves Trail of Destruction in India’s Northeast

Cyclone Remal Leaves Trail of Destruction in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
This is the first "severe" cyclonic storm to hit the Bay of Bengal coast during the 2024 pre-monsoon season.

Mahua Moitra Refuses to be Intimidated by Narendra Modi

Mahua Moitra Refuses to be Intimidated by Narendra Modi

By Kavita Chowdhury
The Diplomat meets the firebrand Indian politician on the election campaign trail in West Bengal.
West Bengal Elections: Mamata Banerjee Pushes Modi’s BJP Back

West Bengal Elections: Mamata Banerjee Pushes Modi’s BJP Back

By Sudha Ramachandran
Banerjee, a gritty street fighter, could very well emerge as leader of a unified opposition, complicating the BJP’s calculations for the 2024 general elections.

West Bengal Heats Up Ahead of Spring State Polls

West Bengal Heats Up Ahead of Spring State Polls

By Sudha Ramachandran
While the incumbent Trinamool Congress is expected to hold on to power, the elections will also likely see the BJP continue to make significant inroads in the state.

How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?

How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?

By Aditi Dayal
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the political dynamics in India -- how much will it matter?

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Eastern India's Embrace of China

Eastern India's Embrace of China

By Tridivesh Singh Maini
West Bengal, in particular, is seeing growing interest from China.

Gorkhaland: Troubles on the Teesta

Gorkhaland: Troubles on the Teesta

By Gauri Noolkar-Oak
How water-sharing on the Teesta factors in to the debate over a new Gorkhaland state.
The State of Indian Federalism After the BJP's Election Victories

The State of Indian Federalism After the BJP's Election Victories

By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The BJP won some stunning victories, but Modi will still have to engage with non-BJP state governments.

The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point

The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Singur land verdict sets an interest example.

After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party

After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party

By Ankit Panda
The party's political relevance continues to shrink across India.

Indian State Election Results: What You Need to Know

Indian State Election Results: What You Need to Know

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal all just posted results. Here's what you need to know.
Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again

Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again

By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Akhilesh Pillalamarri discuss the April 2016 collapse of peace talks between India and Pakistan.

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