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P Chidambaram detention comes following his criticism of government’s economic record
Rahul Gandhi’s resignation raises existential questions about a defining political movement
Rahul Gandhi’s departure and defections make reforms a necessity
Rahul Gandhi is adamant he intends to renounce his political inheritance
The political scion and Congress leader has worked to rebuild his image but doubts linger
Criticism that Narendra Modi has subverted secularism is extending to Congress party
Narendra Modi seeks second term in office with appeal to patriotic sentiments
Granddaughter of Indira Gandhi to run Congress party’s fight against Modi in key state
Many consider Indira Gandhi’s granddaughter the natural heir to the Congress party’s legacy
Sister of Congress leader Rahul appointed to first formal political role ahead of May vote
The BJP promised to invest in opportunities for the young, but has not delivered
State votes will show if former party of power is in shape to challenge Modi in 2019
Prime minister’s pre-election gambit risks backfiring by driving up inflation
Loss by PM’s party in prosperous Karnataka shows rivals can prevail if they stay unified
Karnataka poll bolsters PM Modi’s BJP ahead of national elections
Leading opposition politician accused of cruelty and abetment to suicide
Discrimination abounds despite Modi election pledge to create equal opportunities
Vice-president Venkaiah Naidu says such a move could undermine independence of judiciary
Congress and 6 other parties sign motion seeking to remove Dipak Misra
Party machinery remains formidable, but the BJP is vulnerable in some Indian states
Scion of political dynasty vows to ‘never back down’ on an inclusive India
The Congress party risks becoming a hereditary anachronism
The self-proclaimed tantric ‘godman’ had access to India’s most powerful politicians
Populist leaders of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu defy forecasts to retain strong majorities
