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From Lakhimpur to Punjab, farmers’ protests did impact elections. Believe data not half-truths

In this test match, farm organisations were neither bowlers, nor batsmen. They prepared the wicket, no doubt.

‘Bhagirath-like effort needed’ as Yogi 2.0 revives trillion-dollar economy dream for UP

To hit this target, UP’s growth would need to increase four-fold in the next 5 years, considering the govt's advance estimates of GSDP for 2021-22 stand at $254 billion.

Al Jazeera claims FB ran ‘surrogate ads’ to help BJP in 2019. Jio-funded news site denies link

Facebook has refuted the allegations, stating that there are teams focused on taking down such ads, and that its policies are applied uniformly, irrespective of political positions.

‘Hijab row BJP bid to humiliate women’ — IS threatens violence to protect ‘honour of our sisters’

In its propaganda magazine 'Voice of Hind', Islamic State says BJP using hijab issue to 'disempower young Muslim women & segregate students on lines of religion'.

BJP celebrates wins, Modi puts limelight on Nadda — glimpses from parliamentary party meeting

The meeting, at Delhi's Ambedkar Bhavan, saw PM Modi and party chief Nadda being felicitated for the BJP's wins in 4 states. Modi also spoke against dynastic politics.

Modi backs ‘Kashmir Files’ at BJP meet, also says it was his call to not field MPs’ kids in polls

Criticising dynasty politics at BJP parliamentary party meet, Modi says if it is a sin not to give tickets to the children of BJP MPs, then ‘yes I have committed a sin’.

‘Threw stone at liquor bottles to save women’s dignity’ — Uma Bharti sends signal to BJP bosses

The firebrand leader has her eye on the state and Lok Sabha polls due in the next two years. But Uma Bharti is believed to be struggling to find a footing after her sabbatical.

Bihar BJP livid with ally Mukesh Sahani, seeks his removal for attacking PM Modi, CM Yogi

The Bihar unit of BJP wants Mukesh Sahani to be removed from the Nitish Kumar govt, upset with his antics. JD(U) maintains silence while Sahani remains defiant.

BJP has the most diversified representation. See caste composition of new UP assembly

The BJP seems to have overturned the game of rival political parties claiming to be the harbinger of social justice and welfare on their own turf.

Mimicry, catcalls, walkouts — Maharashtra assembly saw more drama than discussions in past year

Assembly sessions have been of short durations, as a precautionary measure against Covid. But even this short time has been spent on protests, political attacks & counterattacks.

On Camera

Beijing is now involved in new hotspot in South China Sea. ‘White-eyed wolf’ is the threat

China is accusing the Philippines of actions similar to its own decade-long strategy in the South China Sea—constructing artificial islands and militarising the disputed sea.

Hindenburg vs SEBI battle erupts again, this time with several new revelations

Hindenburg issued a response to a show-cause notice from India’s market regulator. Both documents contain new findings on several aspects of the short-seller’s Jan 2023 report on Adani Group.

MoD signs MoU for advance testing facilities in Chennai to promote indigenous defense tech

The testing facilities were proposed to be set up under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), which was launched by the government in May 2020.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.