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Vivek Gupta

Vivek Gupta is a senior journalist based at Chandigarh, Punjab. He has covered stories on politics, education, rights, environment and climate change impact in the last 15 years of his professional career. In the past, he worked in several English dailies including HT, Tribune and Indian Express.

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Why Himachal politics is rattled with Punjab's decision to restore old pension scheme

Let's first understand why government employees matter in Himachal politics. Their current strength is close to 1.80 Lakh. If their dependents are added, they are a strong block of 5 Lakh people, almost 10% of the total electorates in the state

By Vivek Gupta
Oct 27, 2022 05:30 IST 4 Min read
Maheshwar Singh (File photo)National
BJP dumps former Kullu scion after son rebels; father-son duo turn rebels
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 26, 2022 00:00 IST 3 Min read
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Delhi's air quality on Diwali not as bad as previous years; Reason – stubble burning yet to touch peak
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 25, 2022 05:30 IST 2 Min read
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jairam Thakur(File photo)Analysis
BJP's 'Mission Repeat' gets a jolt, major revolt after ticket announcement
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 22, 2022 05:30 IST 5 Min read
Himachal Pradesh CongressAnalysis
Congress plays safe in the first list of 46 candidates
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 19, 2022 05:30 IST 3 Min read
Prem Kumar Dhumal (File Photo)Analysis
Hours before BJP candidates' announcement, Prem Kumar Dhumal announces retirement from electoral politics
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 19, 2022 05:30 IST 4 Min read
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jairam Thakur with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo)Analysis
Will BJP script history in Himachal?
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 18, 2022 05:30 IST 3 Min read
Sutlej-Yamuna Link water sharing disputeAnalysis
What is the SYL issue and why has it remained unsolved for over 50 years?
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 17, 2022 00:00 IST 5 Min read
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1,300 cases in first month against 2,000 last year
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 15, 2022 00:00 IST 4 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal in GujaratAnalysis
Arvind Kejriwal promises MSP on 5 crops on Punjab lines, opposition says stop lying
By Vivek Gupta
Oct 10, 2022 00:00 IST 4 Min read
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