When Modi factor is absent in states, Amit Shah's election machinery also fails. 'Masterstrokes' like installing CMs from non-dominant groups come to a naught.
PM Modi seldom talks about his ‘achhe din’ promise, but people still remember it. These voices from the ground are likely to be drowned in victory celebrations soon.
Indian polity is witnessing a melting away of opposition parties with some putting up a fight on Twitter. But China’s CPC may have a permanent solution.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
More sag than lag, one fears. When – in one of the fastest growing economies in the world – power consumption was 13% lower than one year ago, it is difficult to share optimism that the economy has buttoned out. 2. The Ram. Mandir leaves me ice cold. It is possible others are more devout, but it cannot be the foundation on which continuing electoral success can be based. 3. One does not of any Indians who in the last six years have moved from roti to subzi and daal, and then on to chicken and mutton. So much authentic data to show that households are both saving and consuming less.
More sag than lag, one fears. When – in one of the fastest growing economies in the world – power consumption was 13% lower than one year ago, it is difficult to share optimism that the economy has buttoned out. 2. The Ram. Mandir leaves me ice cold. It is possible others are more devout, but it cannot be the foundation on which continuing electoral success can be based. 3. One does not of any Indians who in the last six years have moved from roti to subzi and daal, and then on to chicken and mutton. So much authentic data to show that households are both saving and consuming less.