The MVA’s debilitating loss and within that the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP)'s poor performance raises a question: What is the party's future considering he is at a ripe age of 83 years?
Party fails to get a single MLA elected in Maharashtra Assembly for first time since its formation in 2006. It contested from 128 seats, of which 26 were in Mumbai.
Congress won 1 seat, while BJP lost all 4. Both parties may see a leadership rejig in the state. The bypoll victory is expected to reassert Mann’s authority as AAP’s leader in Punjab.
However, there were also two victories in the assembly polls that could help salvage Ashok Chavan's prestige: his daughter's win in Bhokar and his protege's success in Deglur.
Of the 74 seats where Congress & BJP faced off directly, the former was able win only in seven. Congress leaders blame faltering response to Ladki Bahin scheme, candidate selection.
Voters' verdict was overwhelmingly in favour of Shinde, who won 57 seats, surpassing the 2019 tally of the undivided Shiv Sena at 56. Shiv Sena (UBT) stares at existential crisis.
NDA secured wins in all 5 seats. Outcome raised questions on Congress’s position in Assam political landscape even as party leaders said they were confident of good show in 2026 polls.
While alleging subversion of 'level playing field', Jairam Ramesh avoids pointed attack on EVMs, in contrast with approach after Congress's defeat in Haryana assembly elections.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
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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