Anjishnu Das

West Bengal’s migrant footprint: Why they leave their homes

March 30, 2026 07:07 IST

If 5.43 crore total inter-state migrants accounted for 4.5% of the country’s population in 2011, Bengal’s out-migrants counted for 2.63% of its population then.

87 LDF, UDF strongholds since 2011: For Kerala polls, what the data holdsSubscriber Only

March 29, 2026 07:18 IST

In the last three Kerala Assembly polls, CPI(M) and CPI bagged 39 and 12 seats respectively, while Congress and IUML each won 12 and 14 seats

Cracks in CPI(M)’s Kerala fort, can Congress replicate local body triumph in Assembly pollsSubscriber Only

March 25, 2026 15:52 IST

An Assembly segment level analysis of 2024 Lok Sabha polls puts UDF as the leading alliance in 111 of the state's 140 seats, well ahead of LDF at 18 and BJP at 11

As govt considers expanding Lok Sabha to 816 MPs, how states’ seat count will change

March 24, 2026 06:25 IST

At current ratios, UP will get 120 MPs, Maharashtra 72, and West Bengal 63.

As Congress shrinks in Assam, how 2024 boost has put BJP in pole position in 2026

March 23, 2026 15:22 IST

An analysis of 2024 LS polls at the Assembly segment level shows BJP had alone led in 75 seats, clear of the majority mark in 126-member House, while Congress was well behind with leads in just 31 seats

Is a DMK return on the cards in Tamil Nadu? What 2024 Lok Sabha poll results say about the contest

March 22, 2026 19:29 IST

An analysis of the 2024 Lok Sabha results shows the DMK alliance led in 223 Assembly segments, well over the Assembly’s majority mark of 118 seats.

As battle for Bengal begins, what the numbers say: TMC has the edge, BJP makes gains but faces uphill task

March 22, 2026 12:28 IST

While the Mamata Banerjee-led party won 215 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls, it had a lead in 192 Assembly segments in 2024. That was still more than twice the BJP’s leads.

Amid Murmu protocol row, TMC vs BJP battle flares in Bengal tribal seatsSubscriber Only

March 19, 2026 07:16 IST

In the state's 16 ST-reserved Assembly seats, TMC and BJP were closely matched in 2021 Assembly elections as well as 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

34 crore LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month

March 16, 2026 06:11 IST

Earlier, while rural households traditionally relied on fuel sources like firewood and animal dung for cooking, the introduction of the PMUY resulted in an increasing acceptance of LPG as a cooking fuel.

Explained, in 3 charts: How India became so dependent on LPG importsSign In to read

March 15, 2026 06:15 IST

LPG is the country’s most imported petroleum product, with 60% of supply coming from outside the country. Behind this dependence is flatlining domestic production that has fallen far short of demand.

As states shower cash doles on Assembly poll eve, a deep dive into their fiscal healthSubscriber Only

March 05, 2026 07:07 IST

Among the four states, Bengal has the highest outstanding debts as a share of the state GDP, while Tamil Nadu has the lowest, even as none of them meets Centre's targets

Amid Northeast fund row, what data from 22 Budgets show about UPA vs NDA spendingSubscriber Only

February 26, 2026 13:45 IST

As per an analysis of Union Budgets between 2004-05 and 2025-26, the DoNER ministry under NDA used 66% of Northeast funds as compared to 95% utilisation during UPA.

14-fold jump in civic body wins: In Telangana, how Congress charted its big urban comebackSubscriber Only

February 15, 2026 13:37 IST

With no party securing an outright majority in 37 municipalities and 4 corporations, Congress and BRS would now also jostle to secure support from smaller parties, like AIMIM or Left, and Independents there for power

Amid Stalin’s Rs 5,000 payout, why women aid proves poll game changer, Maharashtra to BiharSubscriber Only

February 14, 2026 14:01 IST

From Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh in 2023 to Bihar last year, women voters and direct transfer schemes for them have become mainstays of political strategy across party lines for winning elections

In DMK vs AIADMK battle for Tamil Nadu, data shows which allies hold the keySubscriber Only

February 11, 2026 16:53 IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In 2021, AIADMK allies won just 9 seats, compared to DMK allies’ 26 wins. This time, with Vijay’s TVK in fray, regional outfits like VCK and PMK, and influential community-based leaders could be crucial

No big-ticket sops for poll-bound states in Budget 2026, unlike previous yearsSubscriber Only

February 01, 2026 18:11 IST

Five years ago, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala found special mentions in the Budget. This time, the Centre has been more muted.

76% in 15th LS to 87% now: How MPs have attended the House as its marking goes digitalSubscriber Only

January 24, 2026 07:10 IST

An increasing number of MPs have recorded 100% attendance – from 3 MPs in 15th LS to 29 MPs in 18th LS so far, which include 13 from BJP, 8 from Congress, 6 from SP and one each from RLD, CPI (ML) L

Amid SC split over anti-corruption clause, data shows cases rising, but acquittals outnumber convictionsSubscriber Only

January 17, 2026 12:13 IST

Since 1988, while corruption cases have tripled at national level, chargesheets have grown eight-fold, even as pending trials have risen nine times

Under 6% of BJP’s donations came from individuals, Congress share 26%Subscriber Only

December 25, 2025 06:32 IST

According to Election Commission rules, parties are required to submit details of all donations above Rs 20,000 made through cheque, bank transfer, UPI or DD -- donations in cash can be made only up to Rs 20,000.

Long hours, low productivity: India needs ‘right to disconnect’, but why it may not be enoughSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 08:00 IST

While an Oxford University-linked database ranks India ninth on the global list of time spent working, it is 21st from the bottom on productivity.

BJP’s Bengal hurdle in numbers: Vote share up in seats with Muslim presence, but wins elusiveSubscriber Only

December 04, 2025 17:10 IST

The party will look to better its 2019 Lok Sabha election record when it led in 42 of the 174 Assembly segments that have at least 15% Muslim electorate.

As Assam bans polygamy, data shows practice on decline across India, most common among tribalsSubscriber Only

November 28, 2025 18:06 IST

In 2005-06, Assam had the sixth highest polygamy rate, falling to eighth highest in 2015-16 before climbing back to sixth in 2019-21.

Constitution in numbers: How the living document was shaped by a changing ParliamentSubscriber Only

November 26, 2025 08:34 IST

On November 26, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution, which continues to be the North Star of Indian democracy, guiding it even while evolving as per its needs.

As Nitish Kumar begins 10th innings, where NDA’s Bihar 2025 sweep ranks in poll dominanceSubscriber Only

November 20, 2025 12:48 IST

While the JD(U) recorded its best-ever performance in a Bihar election in terms of strike rate, and the BJP came close to its 2010 peak, their performance was nowhere close to some of the sweeps registered in state election history.

A look at the new Bihar Assembly: 111 re-elected, MLAs twice as rich, with fewer criminal casesSubscriber Only

November 16, 2025 07:32 IST

There are 29 women legislators in the 18th Assembly, up from 26 five years ago, but well below the peak of 34 in 2010.