Shekhar Iyer

Shekhar Iyer is the veteran journalist and former Senior Associate Editor, Hindustan Times and Political Editor, Deccan Herald. Besides writing for NewsDrum, he appears frequently on analytical shows on NewsDrum's YouTube channel. Shekhar Iyer is a prominent name in political commentary across news channels.

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Columns

Long overdue, the ban on PFI shows a sense of timing of PM Modi and a lot of preparations

A ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) was long overdue -- with many state governments pressing the Union Home Ministry to do so because it attempted to radicalise the Muslim youth and create violence in their areas

By Shekhar Iyer

Sep 28, 2022 00:00 IST logo

6 Min read

Kolkata police shelling tear gas on BJP workers

BJP's aggression in Opposition-ruled states follows PM Modi's directive?

By Shekhar Iyer

Sep 14, 2022 00:00 IST logo

4 Min read

Rahul Gandhi and Nitish Kumar met in Delhi on Monday

Can the coming together of Nitish Kumar and Rahul Gandhi make the Opposition tick in 2024?

By Shekhar Iyer

Sep 06, 2022 00:00 IST logo

5 Min read

MK Stalin and Mamata Banerjee (File photo)

Are MK Stalin and Mamata Banerjee going soft on PM Modi?

By Shekhar Iyer

Aug 23, 2022 00:00 IST logo

5 Min read

PM Modi addressing the nation from Red Fort

Will Modi's bullseye on corruption hit BJP black sheep as much as the Opposition?

By Shekhar Iyer

Aug 16, 2022 00:00 IST logo

5 Min read

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo)

Did PM Modi and Amit Shah know Nitish's plan in advance? Yet, they let him go?

By Shekhar Iyer

Aug 10, 2022 05:30 IST logo

5 Min read

(L-R) Partha Chatterjee, Satyender Jain and Sanjay Raut in ED custody

From Partha to Satyendra Jain to Sanjay Raut: ED action on close aides leaves their political mentors sullied

By Shekhar Iyer

Aug 03, 2022 05:30 IST logo

7 Min read

President-elect Droupadi Murmu pays tribute at Rajghat (Courtesy: Sansad TV)

Will Droupadi Murmu score a hit as first tribal President?

By Shekhar Iyer

Jul 25, 2022 05:30 IST logo

4 Min read

Prime Minister casting his vote for Presidential election

Is the NDA set to expand following Presidential & VP polls?

By Shekhar Iyer

Jul 19, 2022 05:30 IST logo

5 Min read

NDA nominee for President Droupadi Murmu filing nomination

Modi's bid to maximise votes for Droupadi Murmu spells trouble for Opposition

By Shekhar Iyer

Jul 11, 2022 05:30 IST logo

6 Min read