The JD(U) stayed out of the Modi govt because Nitish Kumar wanted proportional representation, and wasn’t happy with the BJP’s offer of one cabinet berth.
Former PM HD Deve Gowda of the JD(S) lost to BJP’s G.S. Basavaraj in Tumkur. JD(S) ally Congress’ district president blames ex-MP S.P. Muddahanumegowda for it.
Of the 57 ministers who took oath on Thursday, 6 cabinet ministers & 13 ministers of state will be part of the council of ministers for the first time.
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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