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TopicINDIA bloc

Topic: INDIA bloc

Why Jagan’s YSRCP has joined chorus to endorse Mamata as head of INDIA bloc

After Mamata Banerjee evinced an interest to lead the INDIA bloc last week, Samajwadi Party, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders were quick to endorse her pitch.

Front row seat for Ayodhya star or differences over Adani? Why Akhilesh is giving short shrift to Congress

Samajwadi Party leaders have decided not to speak against Congress, but to distance themselves from it. They are also annoyed with the continued protest on just the Adani issue.

Why Kejriwal has ruled out alliance with Congress in Delhi & how it may affect their poll prospects

The AAP chief's categorical assertion comes at a time when Delhi Congress is carrying out a padyatra in the national capital against the 'misgovernance' of the AAP government.

‘There will be no alliance in Delhi’: Kejriwal rules out tie-up with Congress for assembly elections

AAP and Congress failed to reach a seat-sharing agreement ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls in October despite several rounds of talks.

‘Need to work with believers.’ CPI(M) draft political manifesto recognises growing religiosity in society

To differentiate itself from other non-BJP parties, draft resolution states that it's imperative that CPI(M) go back to emphasising socialism as an ideological goal.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.

Congress not to contest 9 Uttar Pradesh bypolls, will support INDIA ally Samajwadi Party

The by-elections to 9 of the 10 vacant seats will take place on 13 November; results on 23rd.

Why Congress is inclined to stay out of J&K cabinet led by INDIA partner Omar Abdullah

Newly sworn-in CM Omar Abdullah however maintains that his National Conference and the Congress are still in talks.

Behind Congress’s shock defeat in Haryana, rebels, Independents & INDIA bloc allies 

In 11 seats where Congress finished second, Independents finishing third polled more votes than party's margin of defeat. In a few seats, AAP got more votes than defeat margin of Congress.

On Camera

Economist DR Pendse’s 7-point plan to cut expenditure & control budget deficit

Revenue generation is not the answer for us. In fact, it aggravates the malady. We must concentrate on curbing expenditure, wrote DR Pendse in 2000.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.