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After push from non-Congress parties at Mumbai meet, INDIA resolves to ‘expedite’ seat-sharing talks

The meeting also saw discussion on holding caste-based census such as the one in Bihar in other states. But there was no consensus on the subject, it is learnt.  

How Modi’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel spurred INDIA alliance to form its own committees

INDIA alliance Friday announced a 14-member coordination committee & a 19-member campaign panel. It also formed 3 working groups: for social media, traditional media, and research. 

‘Lok Sabha polls can be held before time, we should remain alert’, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

CM Kumar made the comment after the INDIA bloc meeting in Mumbai. He also said the Opposition 'parties are working together unitedly'.

IAS duo suspended for move to dissolve Punjab panchayats, but it was Mann who gave final nod, says SAD

Controversy centres on govt notification dissolving gram panchayats, zila parishads and block samitis months ahead of elections. Oppn had called decision ‘politically motivated’.

Modi govt pushes for ‘One Nation, One Election’, committee formed under former President Kovind

‘One Nation, One Election’ theory, frequently endorsed by Modi, aims for simultaneous LS & state polls. Kovind-led panel to discuss & 'give report which will be debated in Parliament'.

INDIA alliance passes resolution to contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls together ‘as far as possible’

The resolution also further states that the alliance will organise public rallies as soon as possible in different parts of the country on issues of public concern and importance.

During INDIA meet, Congress chief Kharge says ‘countdown to autocratic govt’s exit has begun’

As many as 63 representatives from 28 Opposition parties attended the third formal meeting of the INDIA alliance in Mumbai.

‘Conspiracy to postpone polls’: Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Centre’s ‘one nation, one election’ move

The Rajya Sabha MP also questioned the need for a special session of Parliament, scheduled to be held from 18 to 22 September, during the Ganpati festival.

Congress has revamped working committee but 1/4 of them have never won an LS or assembly poll

ThePrint's analysis of Election Commission data shows half of those in CWC constituted by Mallikarjun Kharge lost last election they contested, either at state or Lok Sabha level.

Rahul Gandhi renews demand for parliamentary panel probe against Adani — ‘something clearly wrong’

Rahul’s fresh attack on Adani Group followed a report by Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. His demand for a JPC probe had earlier been dismissed by ally NCP.

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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.