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Govt agencies, depts ‘now officially pracharaks’ — what Congress chief Kharge said in letter to Modi

Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned 2 orders asking officials & soldiers to showcase BJP govt’s schemes, calling them 'transparently political' in run-up to state polls & general elections.

How crisis in JD(S) over alliance with BJP paves way for Kumaraswamy to take over

Despite appearances suggesting he's merely being handed over the party's reins, HD Kumaraswamy has tactfully assumed command of JD(S), even steamrolling his own brother to get his way.

50 seats with over 50 percent voteshare — why it’s not easy to dislodge KCR

Congress, BJP feel there's anti-incumbency against CM K Chandrashekar Rao & hope to capitalise on it, while analysts say move to repeat candidates could lead to 'dissidence' in 20-25 seats.

BJP & Congress in MP downplay MLAs’ resentment after state sees protests over ticket distribution

The BJP has declared the candidates for 228 out of 230 seats so far while Congress declared the names of 229 nominees for the assembly elections scheduled for November 17.

Eatala Rajender to take on KCR in Gajwel, 3 Lok Sabha MPs in BJP’s 1st list for Telangana polls

Bandi Sanjay has been fielded from Karimnagar assembly seat, Soyam Bapu Rao from Boath (ST) constituency & Dharmapuri Arvind from Korutla. T Raja back to fight from Goshamahal.

Modi govt trying to ‘turn its entire machinery into agents of BJP’ — Kharge urges PM to scrap 2 orders

In letter to Modi, Congress chief cites govt order deploying officials to showcase Centre's achievements & defence ministry circular directing soldiers on leave to promote govt schemes.

Mihir Bhoj statue row: Amid Rajput threat to oppose BJP, Khattar govt sets up panel to ‘examine history’

Panel will 'examine historical facts' about 9th century emperor who is claimed by both Rajputs & Gujjars. Statue unveiled in July had inscription referring to the king as a ‘Gurjar’.

Khattar govt says Haryana unemployment rate on decline. NSSO data shows it’s still 2nd highest in India

According to National Sample Survey Office data, Haryana had worst unemployment rate among large states (more than 1 cr population), second only to Kerala, in July 2022-June 2023 period.

BJP revokes suspension of controversial Telangana MLA T Raja, fields him from Goshamahal seat

The MLA was suspended by BJP and arrested by Telangana police last year over alleged derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad. He was lone winning BJP candidate in 2018 Telangana polls.

‘Nothing to say’: TMC distances itself from Mahua Moitra controversy, INDIA partners too tread warily

Days after its MP was accused of asking questions in Lok Sabha on behalf of a business group, TMC breaks its silence. INDIA partners like Congress, too, want to ‘study matter’ first. 

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.