The BJP's candidate list has sparked dissent within the party; Congress & JMM leaders say sidelining local leaders won't pay off for BJP in assembly elections.
District-level committees will now look into 4,191 unrecognised Islamic elementary schools (maktabs). SIT was formed in 2023 to look into charges of foreign funds' misuse by madrasas.
By-election, to be held on 20 November, was necessitated by the death of Kedarnath MLA Shaila Rawat in July. CM Dhami has announced 39 projects for constituency in short span.
Move 'in solidarity' with party chief Sukhbir Badal, who was declared a sinner and 'barred' from contesting polls by the takht. Rivals say bid to benefit the BJP.
Milind Deora hints at his candidacy for Worli seat, a Shiv Sena stronghold. It sets up a potential clash with Aaditya Thackeray, who debuted and won from the assembly segment in 2019.
The Union minister of state for health and family welfare also said there is no turbulence among allies in the NDA govt and PM Modi is the undisputed leader.
Ministers & MLAs, both from the ruling party & Opposition, have been reprimanding govt officials & issuing warnings at meetings, with many such interactions being circulated on social media.
Congress named CP Yogeeshwara its candidate from Channapatna just hrs after he jumped ship from BJP. And though it's an important seat, the two leaders' personal rivalry is also at play.
Congress gen secy in-charge of UP Avinash Pande & state unit chief Ajay Rai announced decision day after Akhilesh Yadav said all 9 candidates will contest bypolls on SP symbol.
Amit, viewed as father & MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s successor, is contesting election for Mahim seat. Since formally entering politics in 2020, he has been closely involved in party affairs.
IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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