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Resentment against some BJD leaders, but no dent on Naveen babu’s image in Odisha. ‘He is like our God’

In BJD-ruled state, people are making a clear distinction between voting Patnaik in Odisha & Narendra Modi for Lok Sabha. Continued thrust on welfare ensures his popularity.

Why actor-turned-politician Navneet Rana, BJP’s Amravati pick, is being isolated by Mahayuti

While NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Sanjay Khodke asked Rana to not use his picture in her banners, PJP chief Bacchu Kadu, who supports Shinde Sena, has fielded a candidate against her.

As BRS scrambles to stem defections, here are key leaders who have jumped ship to Congress, BJP

Since February, BRS has lost 5 of its 8 LS MPs to Congress (3) and BJP (2). Most the defectors are former Congress leaders and have returned to the party.

Sympathy wave or seeds of doubt? Kejriwal’s arrest dominates AAP vs BJP showdown in Delhi

After Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest, AAP is trying to win the perception battle in the city through its ‘jail ka jawab vote se’ campaign, while the BJP is flagging that courts have refused him bail.

Why Mamata’s TMC has a keen eye on West Bengal’s migrant workforce this Lok Sabha election

Ruling TMC has often been accused by Oppn of driving youth out of Bengal in search of jobs. BJP claims this move is course correction after state govt's neglect of migrant workers.

Splintered Opposition, BJP consolidation & Article 370 — dynamics in play in J&K as Udhampur votes

All parties have made abrogation of Article 370 a central plank. On other hand, poll outcomes will be stamp on BJP’s bid to legitimise its move done five years back.

Sena’s Samants climb down, endorse BJP ticket for Narayan Rane from Ratnagiri – Sindhudurg

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant’s brother had sought ticket from this seat, but decided to forego his claim in interest of ruling Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena & NCP.

‘Dynasts’ are contesting in over half of Karnataka’s seats, Congress to JDS & BJP

Karnataka’s political arena is packed with the offspring, siblings, spouses, and in-laws of various political figures, with the Congress alone fielding at least 15 such candidates.

As BJP attempts Rajasthan sweep, a family that was in its fold for 3 decades poses challenge

In revolt over being denied a ticket, two-time MP Rahul Kaswan has switched over to the Congress to contest the election, breaking his family’s long association with the BJP.

As Jagan banks on direct benefit schemes in AP, voters split. Anxiety over jobs, cost of living

While nearly everyone avails DBT schemes, not all are convinced these are helping society as overall economic activity in YSRCP-ruled state is low.

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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.