CPI (M)’s Shailaja and Congress’ Parambil face off as bomb blast investigations intensify in Kerala’s Panoor shaken by pre-election violence. CPI (M) denies involvement.
While BJP has challenged Akhilesh Yadav to fight, SP's local unit also worked to convince him to contest from Kannauj saying his candidacy would bolster INDIA bloc's chances in Yadav belt.
Political analysts & local residents point to growing fatigue with politics of polarisation, desire for development and focus on livelihood issues as reasons for shift in emphasis.
Actor-politician and BJP MP adopted Rawal and Pentha under Saansad Adarsh Gram Vikas Yojana scheme. Residents claim some work has been done, but there’s much left to be desired.
In a two-page letter, the Congress chief said his party has always served to empower the poor while the Modi government has looted the money of the poor through demonetisation.
BJP has declared candidates for majority of seats in UP but has so far not announced one for Kaiserganj, which votes on 20 May. Singh is accused of sexual harassment of female wrestlers.
Pakistani Hindus, who want to become Indian nationals, also seek basics like schools & toilets in their settlements in Jodhpur — city that shelters bulk of their population in Rajasthan.
In an exclusive interview, Munda spoke about former CM Hemant Soren’s arrest as a poll plank in Jharkhand, the MSP debate, and controversy over UCC and ‘Constitution change’.
The Congress leader attacked Modi, saying that he has 'given Rs 16 lakh crore to 25 rich people in the country' by waiving off their loans that equal MNREGA allocation of 24 years.
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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