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Telangana CM KCR and DMK chief Stalin arrive for Jagan Reddy’s swearing in

Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP gained an absolute majority in the Andhra Pradesh assembly ousting TDP from power.

After SP, Congress pulls out all spokespersons from TV news debates for a month

The Congress is said to be 'reining in' spokespersons as part of efforts to restructure the party after its second successive Lok Sabha poll debacle.

Karnataka govt accused of selling 3,666 acres of land to JSW at ‘throwaway prices’

Senior Congress leader H.K. Patil has opposed the JD(S)-Congress govt’s decision, alleging that the land might be worth Rs 1.5 crore-2 crore per acre.

Modi may wait before pursuing land and labor reforms

Backed by a majority in the Lok Sabha, Modi's second term could put land and labor reforms back on the agenda, a move investors will welcome.

Raj Thackerey acquitted in 2008 case of attack on hotel by MNS workers

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackerey was accused of inciting his party workers to attack the hotel in Nashik district.

Mamata to skip Modi swearing-in, cites BJP invite to ‘kin of political violence victims’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said she would attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony as a mark of respect to a Constitutional office.

No end to Rahul resignation saga, old Congress traits crop up as workers hold hunger strike

Congress workers go on hunger strike, protest outside Rahul Gandhi's Delhi residence as state units plan to pass resolutions urging him to stay on.

BJP’s Haryana sweep leaves legacy of the 3 formidable Lals in tatters

For decades Haryana politics was dominated by ex-CMs Bansi Lal, Devi Lal and Bhajan Lal but their descendants were all routed in the Lok Sabha polls.

Congress underestimated Modi ‘cult’, NYAY was announced too late: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor, who won Thiruvananthapuram for the third time, called BJP a ‘great marketing agency’, but said Congress will bounce back in assembly polls.

Why Akhilesh Yadav & SP have reason to feel ‘cheated’ by Mayawati & her BSP

BSP couldn’t transfer its vote to SP in 12 seats, including 4 where Akhilesh Yadav’s family members were contesting. But the corresponding figure for SP was 14.

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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.