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BJP starts setting the stage to restore its govt in Manipur as clock ticks on President’s Rule

BJP appoints national general secretary Tarun Chugh as central observer for election of legislative party leader in Manipur. Manipur NDA MLAs in Delhi as BJP tests if conditions ripe for popular govt.

‘Blind’ Budget: Congress says Centre ignored jobs, growth and Economic Survey

'If the government had read the Economic Survey, it appears to have chosen to ignore it and fall back on its favourite pastime of throwing words, usually acronyms, at people,” Chidambaram said.

‘Deeply disappointing’: Why RSS-backed BKS & BMS say Budget has let down farmers & labourers

BKS, meanwhile, urges Opposition & govt to amend Budget to include farmer-friendly demands keeping the interests of agricultural community in mind.

Centre’s industry & investment promises for Northeast see muted push in Union Budget

2 years after UNNATI was unveiled to accelerate industry & jobs in the region, Budget offers limited funding, with only incremental support through tourism & agarwood farming.

High-speed rail, coconut push & a Kanjeevaram nod—Nirmala’s Budget pot for poll-bound states

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a slew of projects for the election-bound states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam.

Stepping in for ‘Dada’, Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister

NCP (AP) has unanimously chosen Sunetra Pawar as its legislative leader, paving the way for her swearing-in as deputy CM. Sharad Pawar said he was neither consulted nor informed about the decision.

One NCP keen, the other cautious—the power play behind merger talks after Ajit Pawar

The two NCPs, which had as good as united ahead of zilla parishad polls, had been talking about coming together for good officially after that election under leadership of Ajit Pawar.

K-Rail stalled, Pinarayi govt’s nod to RRTS ahead of polls sets stage for Centre-Kerala flashpoint

Leaving K-Rail behind, the Kerala Cabinet Wednesday gave its in-principle approval for the new 583-km RRTS project.

NCP roots for wife Sunetra to replace Ajit Pawar as Dy CM & party chief, wants swearing-in at earliest

Bhujbal, Tatkare, Patel and Munde meet CM, discuss deputy CM post and finance portfolio that Pawar held. But NCP leaders yet to speak to Sunetra Pawar, who is busy with post-funeral ceremonies.

A Padma Shri & a visit by PM Modi: What’s behind BJP’s Dera Ballan outreach in Punjab

The visit is seen as a targeted strategy by the BJP to woo Dalit voters, particularly the Ravidasias and Ad-Dharmis, who often play a key role in close electoral battles in Punjab.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

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.