Layered authority is the hallmark of Indian politics. There are people behind the curtain, and Latestnewstoday covers them. When it comes to prime ministers and chief ministers, there are colourful faces that people understand, but it is important to point out that the real decision-making is often done by party headquarters, senior ministers, and confidantes. In effect, our coverage is to shine the spotlight on a group of people that operate in the background, and influence politics even when they remain unreported.