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Topic: Haryana

No LS ticket, not in star campaigners’ list — Kuldeep Bishnoi on political margins after joining BJP

Son of former Haryana CM Bhajan Lal, Bishnoi defected to BJP from Congress in August 2022. But he is far from the centre stage, with little to show other than Adampur assembly seat.

Haryana CM Saini’s election to assembly in limbo after HC order quashing Akola West bypoll

BJP leaders from Haryana say Bombay HC order has ‘cast aspersions’ on Karnal bypoll that would ensure Nayab Singh Saini continues as CM until the assembly polls later this year.

What’s Dushyant Chautala’s politics? JJP to contest all seats in Haryana but keeps door open for BJP

Haryana JJP chief maintains party will contest all 10 Lok Sabha seats in state by itself & that it did not end alliance with BJP. Congress alleges secret pact to cut into Oppn votes.

In a Haryana college, 9 girls press on with case against prof over ‘lewd’ clip amid ‘staff politics’

Accused of sharing 'pornographic link' to a WhatsApp group, the prof of college in Kaithal is in judicial custody. Girls worry this incident could cause parents to pull them out of college.

From influential minister to ‘Advani of Haryana BJP’ — How run-ins with Khattar led to Anil Vij’s fall

Though Nayab Saini is in saddle, Khattar holds string of power as seen earlier in past when Banarsi Das Gupta & Hukam Singh were made chief ministers, say political observers.

Sexual assault accused Sandeep Singh left out in 1st expansion of Haryana CM Saini’s cabinet

Eight ministers sworn in. While former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar was present at the ceremony, senior BJP leader Anil Vij skipped event again.

How EC’s haste in announcing Himachal bypolls after rebel Congress MLAs’ disqualification can help BJP

EC also promptly announced bypolls in Haryana, Maharashtra & Jharkhand, after having delayed bypolls in 4 seats of Pune, Ambala, Ghazipur & Chandrapur for over a yr despite HC's direction.

Hisar to become Agrodak? Former Haryana minister’s plan to change name of his hometown triggers row

Local leaders and associations push back against changing name, citing Hisar's international recognition and historical pedigree. Names of 16 villages changed in 8 years of the BJP rule.

JJP considers skipping LS polls to focus on Haryana assembly elections, Oppn suspects BJP gameplan

JJP's demand to contest on 2 seats of Hisar & Bhiwani-Mahendragarh led to its ouster from NDA. State Congress & analysts say the 2 parties have a new pact — to divide Opposition votes.

Anti-incumbency, Rahul’s caste census call, OBC maths — why BJP replaced Khattar with Saini in Haryana

BJP & JJP have entered into new agreement to divide opposition votes, says Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Surjewala alleges parties enacted 'prearranged drama' of snapping ties.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.