Until now, BJP had been struggling in tribal belt which has 27 seats. From 9 seats in 2017, ruling party is already ahead in 20 this time while Congress leads in 3.
Ex-Rajasthan CM Raje's rival Satish Poonia is looking after organisational work in poll-bound Gujarat. BJP insiders say state unit was told high command will decide leadership issue.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
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.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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