Aarushi Batra

How Kamala Harris’ campaign redefined Hilary Clinton’s playbook against Donald Trump

Nov 3, 2024Kamala Harris's presidential campaign diverges from Hillary Clinton's by emphasizing pragmatic policies over breaking gender barriers. Harris focuses on her record and specific issues like immigration reform, avoiding direct clashes with Trump and underplaying her historic candidacy, while grassroots supporters highlight her identity.

Is Sri Lanka next? How presidential polls could impact Delhi-Colombo ties

Sep 17, 2024Sri Lanka's presidential election on September 21 holds significant implications for its foreign relations with India. Key candidates who'll be fighting the upcoming elections include Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Amid a severe economic crisis, the election's outcome is crucial for regional stability and India's strategic interests in South Asia.

AAP’s national expansion plans suffer major setback as opposition alliance fails to dent BJP’s dominance in Delhi

Jun 10, 2024The BJP secured a decisive victory in the national capital, winning all seven Lok Sabha seats for the third consecutive time. This victory is notable as the BJP won despite a strong alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress. The result is a significant setback for Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose party had hoped his arrest and interim bail would boost their fortunes amid corruption charges against their leaders.

Dynamic duo or desperate move? Alliance of rivals Congress and AAP look to challenge BJP’s stronghold in Delhi

May 25, 2024Delhi cast votes on May 25 in the sixth phase of elections to elect seven candidates to the Lok Sabha. The BJP, which secured all seven seats in both the 2014 and 2019 elections, is confident of another victory. This time, its rivals, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP and the Congress, have formed an alliance to break the BJP's winning streak. However, data indicates that even their combined efforts may fall short of defeating the BJP in most constituencies.

India's diplomatic rollercoaster: Navigating India’s highs and lows in 2023

Dec 31, 2023India's diplomatic journey in 2023 was marked by successes and challenges. Relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom due to allegations of Indian government involvement in the death of a Canadian citizen linked to Khalistan extremism. India-China border tensions worsened when China asserted its claim over parts of Arunachal Pradesh and released a new map. India faced twists and turns in its relations with the United States, with high-profile visits and historic deals, but also a plot to harm a US national. PM Modi undertook diplomatic visits to multiple countries, and India inaugurated new embassies.