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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Suspensions, forced leave, salary cut. Why Khattar’s cracking whip on officials ahead of polls

Though such actions were reported earlier as well, frequency has gone up in last four-five weeks in BJP-ruled state. Often, decisions are taken at Jan Samvads & redressal meetings.

Three battlefields for INDIA to fight in 2024—and defeat BJP

The terms of conditions for my analysis assume that the next few months won’t see a big surge in BJP's vote share—of the kind seen in the run-up to 2019.

Getting IAS officers to Centre, sending them back as chief secy — how Modi 2.0 is different from 1.0

Appointments of Durga Shankar Mishra & Sudhansh Pant in UP & Rajasthan, respectively, are part of a trend of central govt officers taking charge as chief secretaries in BJP-ruled states.

BJP’s inauguration of Ram temple ahead of elections is a gimmick show, says Bengal CM Mamata

Addressing a public programme in South 24 Parganas district, the Trinamool Congress chief said she does not believe in dividing masses on religious lines.

Why Sonia Gandhi, Kharge can’t afford to miss Ram Lalla consecration in Ayodhya

Sonia Gandhi is in a dilemma over attending Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony. If she attends, it will be projected as an endorsement of the Ram temple movement. If she doesn't, the BJP is sure to label the Congress as anti-Hindu.

Murli Manohar Joshi turns 90: Well-wishers flock to Raisina Road to celebrate life of BJP stalwart

The former BJP president and Union minister, who played a key role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, was surrounded by family and friends at his government bungalow in Delhi.

SubscriberWrites: A Final before the Final

BJP’s win in the Heartland has not only given it an edge over Congress, but also weakened the latter’s bargaining power within the INDIA bloc.

Why 5 political upsets in India, from 1967 to 2014, hold lessons for struggling INDIA alliance

Smarter opposition leaders could pick an issue with emotional potential & conjure up a campaign pitch, a line, to convince a large enough body of voters that it mattered to them.

The Left wants to come back with its own yatra in West Bengal

Any success for CPI-M hurts the BJP directly. TMC, aiming for a divided opposition vote rather than a united one behind the BJP, will gain from this.

BJP sets up panel to vet defectors from other parties, woo ’eminent personalities’ ahead of polls

BJP wants to ensure cadre isn't demotivated by inductions & new entrants will be told they must work for party and not come in hope of post or ticket, say leaders

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

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.