Motha won 13 seats in 2023 assembly polls. It's entry into cabinet assures BJP of the party’s support in LS polls, while also weaning it away from path of agitation for 'Greater Tipraland'.
But, a BJP leader contends that tie-up will give space to Congress for growing as opposition. Adds that by not joining hands, party can get a shot to form govt in Odisha in future.
Hazratbal shrine is an outcome of a very particular kind of Islam that emerged in India, so its invocation has to be seen in that context of a preference for an 'Indian Islam'.
At 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir' event in Srinagar, Modi rebuked previous governments for corrupt practices that destroyed bank & risked thousands of crores of depositors' money.
During a public meeting in Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium, Modi said it was his guarantee to his 'family in J&K' that 'under no circumstances would development grind to a halt' in the UT.
Madan Dilawar has triggered one controversy after another as education minister. But it's his hardline Hindutva stance & party loyalty that make BJP reward him repeatedly, say analysts.
In 1st cabinet expansion since his return to power last yr, Yogi inducts a Dalit, a Brahmin & 2 OBCs. Political analysts call it a move to woo respective communities ahead of LS polls.
British-era hydel plant in Mandi has annual turnover of Rs 200-cr. Himachal was keen to claim it after 99-yr lease expired last week but Centre order means it stays with Punjab for now.
Some feel this will impact Calcutta HC's image & his orders against ruling TMC could be branded as politically motivated. TMC, meanwhile, has already made statements alleging exactly this.
LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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