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Started by Modi, CM’s fellow programme a big hit among states

Even non-BJP ​governments in Delhi and Kerala have roped in young talent from top universities to push reforms and development.

Ansari gets bouquets from Modi, brickbats from PM’s supporters on last day as VP

The PM's supporters came down heavily on Ansari for his comments on the atmosphere of intolerance and the feeling of insecurity among Indian Muslims. Pragya Kaushika

RS poll victory may not change Ahmed Patel’s tenuous relationship with Rahul Gandhi

Despite a somewhat smooth working relationship, Rahul's official Twitter handle remained silent, with no customary congratulatory message for Patel after he scraped through. Ruhi Tewari

Ahmed Patel’s victory: Gujarat BJP leader who lost will challenge poll verdict

Balwantsinh Rajput is set to file an election petition as he found ‘legal lacunae’ in the EC order disqualifying two votes Anubhuti Vishnoi

Election Commission was ‘divided’ over using footage from Gujarat RS poll

There was a difference of opinion on accepting returning officer’s report as the final word or not. Finally the commission agreed to use video footage Anubhuti Vishnoi

BJP workers to be appointed OSDs to UP ministers

After Amit Shah’s advice, the state BJP unit takes steps to improve communication between the Yogi government and the party. Kumar Anshuman

This victory has helped boost Congress workers’ morale: Ahmed Patel

Ahmed Patel's victory is a much-needed morale booster for Congress, but in an exclusive interview to ThePrint he says there is a lot of hard work to be done. Anubhuti Vishnoi

BJP comes up with ‘Tiranga Yatra’ to counter ‘separate flag’ issue 

The party will promote the concept of 'one nation, one flag' across India. Pragya Kaushika 

Jairam Ramesh is one of the sultans: Sheila Dikshit

The former Delhi chief minister hits back at Jairam Ramesh's uncharacteristic criticism of the party.  Kumar Anshuman

NCP divided over supporting Congress candidate Ahmed Patel in RS polls

Even as the party chief Sharad Pawar is willing to support Congress, his party is not on board. The decision is likely hours before voting.  Kumar Anshuman

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Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.