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Topic: election

‘0 plus 0 equals 0’—BJP taunts Thackeray cousins after their parties draw a blank in ‘litmus test’

The Thackeray cousins contested the elections to BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society in an alliance but didn't win any seats. Union leader Shashank Rao-led panel won.

Mahayuti surges ahead in 1st Maharashtra election after Sena & NCP splits, leads in 231 seats

The BJP was leading in 125 seats, Shinde-led Shiv Sena in 56 & Ajit Pawar-led NCP in 36, according to EC data at around 11.50 am.

Pro-independence, pro-China or centrist — Taiwan poll players & how they may impact global politics

The Taiwanese vote for their president, vice-president, local legislator, and candidates for parliament Saturday. The results may have implications for regional stability and security.

Asian Americans in California are strongly backing the Democratic Party in upcoming elections

Kamala Harris is badly underperforming the generic ballot, which saw a 51–17 percent Democratic advantage over the Republicans

Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Greek Prime Minister after landslide election win

Mitsotakis, an ex-banker and scion of a powerful political family, has promised to boost revenue from the vital tourist industry, create jobs and increase wages to near the EU average.

SubscriberWrites: Imran Khan: the noose, prison, exile or election?

Imran khan, is considered an eccentric, a loose cannon and a leader in a failing and weak state. He cannot expect support from outside.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida eyes early election as domestic support surges after G7 summit

Although Kishida said he was not thinking of dissolving parliament now, experts feel he may not be able to resist as favourable conditions stack up.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.