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The article reports on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's harsh words for Indian Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in retaliation for the latter's criticism of Modi's policies.

The article reports on the political relationship between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, India, considering the impact of the 14th Finance Commission on Bihar.

An interview with Amar Singh, general secretary of the political group Samajwadi Party, on the politics in India is presented. Topics of the interview include his rating for politician Akhilesh Yadav as chief minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh, the issue in ruling the political party, and the rumor that the allegation that the issue has been caused by him.

The article reports on the praise from politician Mulayam Singh Yadav for fellow politicians Amar Singh and Shivpal Yadav in defense of the two against his son Akhilesh Yadav at their meeting of the political group Samajwadi Party in Lucknow, India on October 24, 2016. The exchange of words between the father and the son during the meeting and the support from the former for Singh are highlighted.

The article reports on the deaths of a number of members of the rebel group Communist Party of India resulting from a police operation that was carried out on the border of Malkangiri district and Andhra Pradesh, India on October 24, 2016. The seizures of weapons from the group during the operation is highlighted.

The author focuses on Indian economist Raghuram Rajan who left India and went back to Chicago, Illinois after four years of policy involvement in the country. Topics include how Rajan's speeches show great ideas to improve the economy of the country, the malfunction of the Indian government, and why Indian economists realize their mistake of serving the country.

The article reports on the decision of the central government of India to reject an offer from the state government of Bengal of a minority control in the proposed Tajpur port infrastructure project in East Midnapore. It looks at the viability of the Sagar port and announces a grant from the central government for the port. The four stages of the implementation of the Sagar development plan are outlined that include land reclamation, road-cum-rail bridge construction and laying of rail network.

This section offers news briefs pertaining to politics and government in India as of October 5, 2016. Topics discussed include Aam Aadmi Party founder Arvind Kejriwal's demand for proof of surgical strikes on suspected militants in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, and the nomination of actress-politican Roopa Ganguly to the Rajya Sabha.

The article reports on the arrest of former minister Yogendra Sao in Hazaribagh, India on charges of criminal conspiracy and instigating attacks on state officials. Topics discussed include allegations that Sao patronised the extortion gang Tiger Sena, Sao's claim that he was falsely implicated, and former chief minister Babulal Marandi's protest against the arrest of Sao.

The article reports that actress-politician Roopa Ganguly has been nominated by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India. Topics discussed include the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) attempt to revive its fortunes in Bengal, politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation from the Rajya Sabha following differences with the BJP leadership, and Ganguly's reaction to her nomination.

The article reports on the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) attack against the Opposition for questioning the veracity of the surgical strikes along the Line of Control in September 2016. Topics discussed include oppositionists Arvind Kejriwal and P. Chidambaram's suggestion that the government should release videos of the surgical strikes, Pakistan's propaganda that there was no such action, and the reaction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration to the issue.

The article reports that Indranil Sen, deputy in the information and cultural affairs department of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was shifted to junior minister in the tourism department. It mentions that Sen's shift surprised officials about his transfer. It discusses the achievements of Sen during his career.

The article reports that the supporters of former Indian Minister Damodar Rout will conduct a convention in Bhubaneswar on October 5, 2016 which will focus on the Mahanadi dispute. It mentions that the convention will highlight the refusal of the government to include Rout in a two-day debate about the Mahanadi river.

The article offers information on the 2014 Assam Human Development Report released by Assam Chief Minister Sarbanda Sonowal which found that 77 per cent people in Guwahati, India were unsatisfied with the governance in the state since 2001. It mentions that the study was conducted by the Institute for Human Development and the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD) and was supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The article reports on attacks on pilgrims from Karnataka, India at Rameswaram temple in Tamil Nadu, India by volunteers from the political party Hindu Makkal Katchi, due to the dispute between the states over distribution of Cauvery river water. Topics discussed include comments from a local official K. Parthibhan, regarding attack on vehicles with Karnataka number plates, videos showing attacks in Karnataka on messaging platform WhatsApp and reports on similar attacks.

In this article, the author discusses the Centre-state relations in India. Topics discussed include provision in which Central legislation is given importance in matters in which the state governments have passed contrary legislation, share of taxes and increased the grants from Central tax collections to states introduced by Union government in the 2015-2016 budget and the Central Bureau of Investigation that can be called to investigate cases in a state only if the state government wants it.

The article elaborates on the cracks in the political Grand Alliance in Indian state of Bihar. Topics discussed include the political party Janata Dal United (JDU) asking the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on September 12, 2016 to rein in Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, RJD's national vice president. Topics discussed include RJD's leader Mohammad Shahabuddin being released on bail as well as Singh commenting on circumstances that made JDU's Nitish Kumar as chief minister (CM) of Bihar.

The article focuses on the Indian government survey Swachh Survekshan for cleanliness in several districts in the country. It mentions that Swachh Survekshan, a survey commissioned by the ministry of drinking water and sanitation by Quality Council of India. It also presents teh views of Sanitation minister Narendra Singh Tomar on the same.

The article reports that Tala Marandi has admitted that he has resigned as chief of the Indian political party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Delhi, after he spoke against the BJP-led Delhi government's decision to amend tenancy laws. Topics discussed include the reasons why Marandi has opposed the ordinances regarding tenancy in the area, the BJP refusing to issue an announcement on whether Marandi's resignation will be accepted and the provisions of the ordinances.

The article reports that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that there will be no compromise between the government and the separatist group in Kashmir, India. Topics discussed include curfews instituted in the state of Kashmir following the July 9, 2016 violence prompted by security forces' killing of the Hizbul Mujahideen militant group member Burhan Wani and the separatists calling for all political parties to acknowledge the dispute as a non-internal issue.

The article reports that the leader of the opposition party at the Odisha state in India, Narasingha Mishra, has asserted that the state government of Naveen Patnaik has been aware of the construction activities by the Chhattisgarh government in the Mahanadi River since 2001. Topics discussed include Mishra's claim that Patnaik has allowed the construction projects to continue because they will provide water to industries that have business interests in Odisha with which Patnaik is connected.

The article reports that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has asked the activist Irom Sharmila to contest the Assembly elections in Manipur, India under the AAP ticket. Topics discussed include the AAP officials claiming that they will make Sharmila their chief ministerial candidate if she agreed to run under the party's name, Sharmila announcing her plan to run as an independent candidate after she ended her 16-year fast and her claim that she wants to be the chief minister to fight the army act.

The author analyzes the motivations behind the separatist movement in Kashmir Valley, India. The author asserts that solving the conflict in the region will not be possible until the State regains control of the area. He states that political decision-makers should be aware that the separatists have been misusing religious mosques for their mobilization and that the campaign has taken on a pro-Pakistan turn, with the group looking at Pakistan as the ideal Islamic place.

The article reports that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looking at replacing Tala Marandi, the state BJP president, for his alleged ways of functioning. It presenst views of Saudan Singh, an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) pracharak, on Marandi. It states that Marandi also led the chorus from the BJP's tribal MLAs against the state government's ordinances.

The article reports on allegations against Indian politician Sharad Pawar regrding seeking help for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as of July 2016. It states that Pawar was a head of BCCI, and International Cricket Council (ICC), and mentions impact of a recommendation of the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee regarding invovement of politicians in sports organizations.

The article reports on a difference of opinion between the ministry of external affairs and Indian home minister Rajnath Singh regarding reporting of a speech delivered by him in Pakistan, as of August 2016. It states that according to Singh Indian journalists was prevented from covering his speech and mentions that according to foreign office of India Pakistan followed norms.

The article discusses the decision of Indian Supreme Court's justices Dipak Misra and R.F. Nariman to limit defamatory speech for criticism of the government. It presents the views of the city public prosecutor M.L. Jagan for the same. It also highlights the ruling of petitions filed by Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The article reports that the government of India has listed the Goods and Services Tax Bill for consideration and passage in the legislative body Rajya Sabha. It presents views of Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi for the same. It also mentions that the Goods & Services Tax bill was passed by legislative body Lok Sabha on May 6, 2015.

The article reports on the problem of dengue and the Indian government's preventive measures against the disease in Cuttack and Keonjhar in Odisha, India. Topics include the aggravating effect of recent rains which left low-lying areas like GGP Colony and Lakshmi Sagar inundated, and efforts which include the opening of special dengue wards by the health department, the cleaning of stagnant water pools by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, and awareness campaigns on preventive measures.

The article focuses on the cabinet shuffle of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It mentions the expected induction of 19 new ministers by Modi on July 5, 2016 with consideration of the upcoming elections to the Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab Assemblies and the civic body of Mumbai, the apparent confinement of the changes to the middle and lower positions and the recognition of the importance of caste by Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah.

The article reports that Indian Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy has called for the termination of Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian, as of June 2016. Topics covered include the allegation that Subramanian acted against the interests of India, the rumor that Subramanian is being considered to succeed Rahhuram Rajan as the country's central bank chief, and comments from Congress leader Divijaya Singh.

The article reports that the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon introduce a goods and services tax (GST) in April 2017 following the approval of several states on a contentious law that will develop a pan-Indian common market.

The article offers developments related to the politics and government of India. The topics discussed include the national election campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at instilling changes to the country's economic policies, the implications of public enterprises on the country's economy, and the indirect and direct tax reforms.

The article reports on the decision of the Trinamul Congress to stake claim from the Left-ruled Tripura in Agartala, India. The topics discussed include the concerns of Trinamul Congress about the move of the ruling party of Bengal to move Trinamul from Congress, and its demand that Trinamul should be recognized as the prime opposition political party.

The article reports on the suggestions of the two political parties, the Jana Andolan Party (JAP) and Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, to incorporate two additional areas in the planned Kalimpong district as well as the Mirik subdivision in Darjeeling, India. The topics discussed include the intent of the two political parties to seek the suggestions and feedback of the people about the issue and the views of JAP bureau member Anmole Prasad on the proposal.

The article reports on the efforts of the ruling political party the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to woo the support of the Independents aimed at forming the Imphal Municipal Corp. in Imphal, India. The topics discussed include the victory rally organized by BJP supporters and the support of those who do not want to vote for the Independents.

The article announces the candidacy of Misa Bharti in the 2019 Lok Sabha election in India. Topics discussed include the entry of Misa into the Rajya Sabha, the contributions made by Misa to the political party, and the attempt of Misa to reclaim the seat she lost in 2014 to her father's once trusted lieutenant Ram Kripal Yadav.

The article reports that the politburo of the Communist Party of India (CPM) has reprimanded the Bengal unit for its pre-poll understanding with the Congress. Topics discussed include the unit's violation of the approved political-tactical line of the Left party, the continuance of the party's association with the Congress in Bengal, and the attempt of the CPM to establish an alliance with all democratic forces to defeat Trinamul.

The article highlights the political movements of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha and its rival Jana Andolan Party (JAP) following the 2016 legislative assembly election in India. Topics discussed include the hunger strike launched by the JAP at Tricone Park in Kalimpong, the Morcha's demand for land rights to people living in tea gardens and cinchona plantations, and the rally organised by the Gorkha Janmukti Yuva Morcha in Darjeeling on June 2.

The article discusses the questions raised over politician Sitaram Yechury about an informal arrangement with the Congress political party. It mentions that Communist Party of India CPI(M) central committee and the West Bengal state committee will examine the reasons for the poor performance of the Left Front political party. It include comments from Sitaram regarding the need for unity with Congress to fight with the Trinamul party.

The article focuses on West Bengal, India politics and government along with the win of chief minister Mamata Banerjee in the elections. Topics discussed include political leadership and opportunity of continuity, criticism of the Mamata Banerjee's rule and challenges before her to change the investment and the industrial climate of West Bengal. It mentions her announcement to provide money to small clubs in various localities and the gift of bicycles for girls.

The article reports that the Indian Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence with regards to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy's letter to Prime Minister Modi questioning the competence of Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan.

In the article, the author discusses political and economic developments and issues in India as of mid-May 2016, including the introduction by Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of new technology in his campaign and the issue of child mortality in Kerala, India.

The article reports developments and issues in the military modernization program in India as of mid-May 2016, particularly the alleged political issues that threaten the program.

The article focuses on a report of India's government which states that 32 airports in India do not have Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) security because delay in payments to the paramilitary force by the Airports Authority of India.

The article reports that India's government is planning to bring an ordinance to bypass ruling of India's Supreme court that mandates National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for student seeking admission in Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Dental Surgery in the country.

The article reports that a possible repolling is being considered by India's Election Commission after thousands of complaints were lodged on booth-level, which includes video-recording and still photography at booth levels. Topics discussed include the Commission's efforts to prevent election malpractice in the 2016 polls, the opinion of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the possible repolling, and the possibility of conducting a repolling on May 16, 2016.

The article reports that politician Harish Rawat is expected to be back as chief minister of Uttarakhand, India, following the Supreme Court clearance of the result of the floor test held in state legislative assembly. It mention that the central government of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had imposed Presidential rule after nine Congress rebels sided with the BJP for a legislation in the state assembly. It presents the views of attorney general Mukul Rohatgi, on the same.

The article reports on the support of two Bahujan Samajh Party members Sarwat Karim Ansari and Haridas, to deposed chief minister Harish Rawat of the Congress in the trust vote of state legislative assembly of Uttarakhand, India. It presents the views of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Ganesh Joshi, regarding the victory claims by Congress. It mentions that Rawat was removed for the post of chief minister in Uttarakhand when the Centre imposed President's rule on March 27, 2016.

The article reports on plea of the Delhi, India government accepted by the Indian Supreme Court, about the feasibility of holding a floor test in India-based Uttarakhand Assembly under its supervision. It mentions the hearing by Justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh, on the matter and submission of chief minister Harish Rawat's counsel Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi on no objection if Government accepts the suggestion. It adds the issue over democracy subserved with it.