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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Topic2024 elections

Topic: 2024 elections

Day after BJP MP’s warning, Meta apologises for Zuckerberg remark, calls it ‘inadvertent error’

The apology comes a day after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, head of the Communications Committee, stated Meta must apologize for spreading disinformation.

Maharashtra, Jharkhand show Indian elections are like a tennis match: Karti Chidambaram

The future of Indian politics lies in the ability of political parties to adapt to state-specific dynamics and engage with the electorate in a deeper, more continuous way.

Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule

The opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) was leading, putting its leader, lawyer Duma Boko, on track to win the presidency.

UK raises concerns over human rights violations in Sri Lanka

UK's statement at the 57th Human Rights Council reiterated need for the Sri Lankan govt to build a conducive environment for for meaningful reconciliations and transitional justice.

Internal combustion engine government & how to give taxpayers a run for their money

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Haryana results can be a template for Rahul Gandhi to build New Congress

Deepender, Manish, Gaurav, Geniben, and Varsha and Vishal—the emergence of doughty fighters in the 2024 polls has created an opportunity for Rahul Gandhi to start afresh and rebuild the Congress by putting in the front the leaders who have shown how to fight the BJP.

Modi was set to lose 2024 like Vajpayee in 2004. Here’s what changed

If just 1 out of the 66 people watching the sarkari propaganda had changed their mind, the Supreme Leader would have been the Leader of Opposition today.

‘Pandian not my successor, people of Odisha will decide,’ says BJD chief Naveen Patnaik

Odisha’s outgoing CM Naveen Patnaik says it was unfortunate that aide Pandian received ‘criticism’ despite his commendable work as IAS officer and now BJD leader.

Why BJP could do with an unbreakable vow or two & the UP gangsta Yogi never saw coming

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BJP’s task—win ally support on UCC, bring strong leader in Haryana, retain SS-NCP defectors

After the 2024 election results, Modi specifically mentioned the agenda of NDA and not of BJP, clearly indicating his acceptance of the reality of the dawn of coalition era in politics.

On Camera

India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.