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Topic: INDIA alliance

Temple, Hindu-Muslim politics fail, era of one-party rule ends — Urdu press on India’s mandate

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Leaders of INDIA alliance parties showcase unity & camaraderie after BJP’s ‘moral defeat’

Meeting held at Congress Chief Kharge's residence was attended by Rahul, Sonia, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)'s Sharad Pawar & AAP's Raghav Chadha, among many others.

INDIA bloc decides against staking claim to form govt, but may ‘act when the time is right’

Following an INDIA bloc meeting, a joint statement read out by Kharge suggested that back-channel talks may continue with TDP & JD(U), which have emerged as kingmakers.

Narendra Modi likely to take oath for third time on 8 June as allies pledge support

The cabinet met on Wednesday morning and recommended the dissolution of Parliament, a constitutional formality before Modi can form a new government.

NDA, INDIA bloc in huddle: ‘We fought well, unitedly,’ says INDIA bloc’s Kharge; Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader

NDA, INDIA bloc in huddle: Both alliances close ranks ahead of government formation as ruling BJP falls short of majority mark.

Lok Sabha election results: Who won how many & why BJP needs allies

While the Lok Sabha has 543 members, counting was held for 542 seats after the BJP's Surat candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.

Those who said democracy was dead, sit down. Game’s on in Indian Political League after a frozen decade

Three outcomes follow from the results: Indian politics has returned to its pattern of coalitions, the BJP under Narendra Modi looks beatable and the Congress has revived.

Congress manifesto posed an intellectual challenge this time. BJP didn’t get to set the agenda

It is worth noting that Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatras were able to sensitise grassroots-level politics in a significant way.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results highlights: BJP set to form govt for 3rd term, INDIA bloc crosses 230

As of 9.45 pm, the NDA had been declared a winner on 240 seats, with the BJP accounting for 240. The INDIA bloc secured victory in 233 seats. Of these, the Congress got 99.

Congress to participate in exit polls debate day after terming them ‘speculative & slugfest for TRP’

Party spokesperson Pawan Khera says that the INDIA bloc parties have decided to 'expose BJP's ecosystem on prefixed exit polls'.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?