Krishan Rao covers Indian electoral politics — the campaign trails, the state-level arithmetic, the alliance calculations that decide who governs and why. His beat is what happens between manifestos and the verdict.
Recent work
Zee Entertainment Reverses FIFA World Cup Streaming Restrictions After Consumer Uprising
Zee Entertainment faced intense social media criticism and quickly backtracked on last-minute changes to FIFA World Cup streaming limits on Zee5, reducing device access from three to one just before the tournament began. The incident highlights India's digital consumer power and the commercial significance of World Cup broadcasting rights.
India's NRI Return Challenge: When ₹10 Crore Isn't Enough for Homecoming
A viral video by a US-based Indian woman explaining why NRIs don't return despite saving ₹10 crore has triggered debate about brain drain and quality of life disparities. Her comments highlight infrastructure, education, and governance gaps that undermine India's reverse migration goals despite various government initiatives to attract diaspora talent back home.
China Rejects Trump's G-2 Framework, Reinforcing India's Multipolar Vision
China's former US ambassador Cui Tiankai rejected Trump's G-2 concept at the Shangri-La Dialogue, arguing that global governance should not be dominated by two countries. This position aligns with India's long-standing advocacy for multipolarity and creates strategic space for middle powers in international affairs.
Air India Flight Cuts Signal Aviation Sector Pressures as India Eyes Global Hub Status
Air India's significant flight reductions due to fuel cost pressures highlight broader challenges facing India's aviation sector as the country pursues its goal of becoming a global aviation hub. The cuts affect both domestic connectivity and international capacity at a critical time for India's infrastructure development goals.
India Appoints Panama Ambassador as Canal Trade Stakes Rise
The MEA has appointed IFS officer Pratibha Parkar as India's next Ambassador to Panama, reflecting New Delhi's strategic focus on securing maritime trade routes through the Panama Canal. The appointment strengthens India's diplomatic footprint in Central America as competition with China intensifies across Latin America.
India Launches IAFS-IV Branding to Strengthen Africa Partnership Against Chinese Competition
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar launched the theme, logo, and website for the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, marking India's renewed diplomatic push across the continent. The summit represents India's primary multilateral platform for engaging 54 African nations in competition with China's Belt and Road Initiative.