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Yogi with a gun, Kashi, infrastructure: BJP’s latest song in UP a mix of Hindutva & development

Alongside the song, Yogi Adityanath launched an all-out attack against previous SP, BSP govts, SP has filed a complaint with EC over UP CM's 'undemocratic' language in campaign.

Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar back to tussling, but Karnataka Congress leaders say ‘all is well’

Multiple incidents in the last couple of weeks have put the spotlight back on party state chief DK Shivakumar and leader of opposition Siddaramaiah’s tussle for assertion.

Not Modi, nor BJP-brand Hindutva, Uttarakhand polls about real issues: Congress’ Harish Rawat

Former CM said the main issues Congress will be fighting on include job creation, priority to women in employment, and a cap on LPG cylinder prices.

Both BJP & Congress face rebels headache in Uttarakhand, make efforts to get them to give up

Congress is facing rebel resistance in 9 seats, BJP in at least 12. Parties have persuaded some rebel candidates to withdraw nominations, but now date for that is over.

Opposition uproar in Parliament over Modi govt IAS cadre rule change, BJD calls it ‘dangerous’

BJD, usually a friendly party to the BJP in Parliament, joined other Opposition parties in raising a red flag over the issue. It urged the Centre to 'revisit' the proposal immediately.

Shiv Sena-led BMC unveils record budget in poll year, with an ‘Aaditya Thackeray’ imprint

BMC’s budget of Rs 45,949 crore for FY23 is 17.7% more than FY22. Allocations have been increased for a number of projects and sectors personally pushed by Aaditya Thackeray.

25% of over 600 candidates in UP polls 1st phase face criminal charges: ADR study of affidavits

ADR's report states 20% of all candidates for 1st phase are accused of serious crimes, such as murder, attempt to murder or rape.

Does anyone talk about ‘Udta Bollywood’? Sukhbir Badal says ‘Udta Punjab’ a lie, drugs no issue

In an interview with ThePrint, Shiromani Akali Dal president & chief ministerial candidate Sukhbir Singh Badal blamed the media and Bollywood for portraying Punjab in a bad light.

‘Vote for AAP to see change in Goa’: Kejriwal to supporters of other parties ahead of polls

Making a strong pitch to the workers of Opposition parties in Goa, Arvind Kejriwal said that they can vote for Aam Aadmi Party without having to change their party affiliation.

Driver different, but car will reach destination: Dhami plays down BJP’s Uttarakhand CM changes

In interview with ThePrint, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who took over reins in July 2021, says he is committed to tackling unemployment, claims upcoming polls will be 'one-sided'.

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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.