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How KCR’s idea of a non-BJP, non-Congress front has been a ‘non-starter’

The first to float the idea of a ‘federal front’, the Telangana Chief Minister’s many meetings with leaders wasn’t followed up with ‘seriousness’ and constant effort, say analysts.

Why Punjab’s new CM Channi is struggling to showcase govt’s work, keep Congress flock together

Channi, Punjab's first Dalit chief minister, who took over the reins from Captain Amarinder Singh, has barely managed to drag the rickety Congress into a fighting stance.

Can Dhami break the losing streak? Uttarakhand’s CMs haven’t had much luck at the polls

The state has seen 10 CMs in 21 years, and only one has successfully defended his own seat in an assembly election. BJP leaders say Pushkar Singh Dhami will break the pattern.

Battle on two fronts as BJP, Congress, RJD trade barbs on cows and Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi’s reference to the cow as ‘mother’ Thursday, and Rahul Gandhi’s continuing campaign to differentiate Hinduism and Hindutva, have led to a fierce war of words.

Uttarakhand minister Harak Rawat walks out of cabinet meeting, threatens to resign

Speculations are rife that Rawat, along with four other MLAs, may join the Congress. But BJP says 'all is well'.

Year after accusing Ramana of ‘destabilising govt’, Jagan Reddy hosts CJI for tea in Vijaywada

In October last year, Reddy had written to then CJI S.A. Bobde, accusing Ramana of influencing sittings of Andhra HC, including the judges' roster. Allegations were later dismissed by SC.

Bengal assembly speaker writes to PM Modi on Dhankhar’s ‘interference’ in legislative matters

West Bengal assembly speaker Biman Bandopadhyay alleged that polls to Howrah Municipal Corporation were getting delayed with the governor taking time to give his assent to the bill.

22 farm organisations, that took part in protest, form political front to contest Punjab polls

The new front is called the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha. The 22 bodies were part of the 32 farmer organisations in Punjab which participated in the protest against Central farm laws.

‘Bus will reach destination’ says TMC’s Luizinho Faleiro, day after 5 members resign in Goa

MLA Lavoo Mamledar & 4 others resigned from TMC within 3 months of joining party, alleging it was trying to 'divide Goans on basis of religion'. Faleiro didn't comment on 'communal' claim.

Shivraj beats Yogi: New MP law is tougher than UP’s, fines protesters double for damage caused

The Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property and Recovery of Damages Bill 2021 was passed in the MP assembly this week by voice vote without a discussion.

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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.