Number of women MPs in Lok Sabha to go up from 82 to 181 once provisions of women's reservation bill come into effect. But women from political families may initially continue to dominate.
Anil Antony joined BJP earlier this year. In interview with a media outlet, mother Elizabeth blamed 'Congress resolution against dynastic politics' for his switch.
ABVP candidate Tushar Dedha wins post of president while Aparajita & Sachin Baisla become secretary & co-secretary. Abhi Dahiya of NSUI becomes vice-president.
INLD is out of power in Haryana since 2005. Its split with Abhay's nephew Dushyant Chautala, who went on to form JJP, has reduced party to single MLA in Haryana assembly.
Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says 'it was PM Modi who took the decision for the passage of the long-pending bill', rebuts criticism on 'delayed implementation, lack of OBC quota'.
BJP insiders say party will contest in 24-25 LS seats, while JD(S) get 3-4 seats. This is 2nd time the two parties have joined hands, the 1st being in 2006 when they formed govt in Karnataka.
Amid India-Canada diplomatic standoff, BJP and Congress leaders from Punjab have slammed Justin Trudeau's alleged support for pro-Khalistan extremists. Akali Dal emphasises ‘resolution’.
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%.
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.
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’.
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.
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