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TopicINDIA bloc

Topic: INDIA bloc

Modi set for third term with help of allies, strong INDIA performance mars his moment in history

TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu & JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar emerge as kingmakers, setting India on course for coalition govt after 2009. Uttar Pradesh was biggest surprise this time.

Uddhav says INDIA must stake claim to form government at Centre — ‘BJP at doorstep’

Udhhav Thackeray's statement comes after INDIA & Maha Vikas Aghadi pulled off an impressive performance. Hours earlier, Rahul Gandhi said decision only after talks with allies Wednesday.

INDIA bloc pulling Modi-led BJP below halfway mark, setting country on course for coalition govt

As of 5.30 PM, INDIA is leading in 231 seats, while NDA is ahead in 295. BJP has won 36 seats and is leading in 203, while Congress has claimed nine wins and is leading in 90 seats.

WATCH: ThePrint decodes 2024 Lok Sabha elections results, road ahead for NDA & INDIA bloc

Tune in as ThePrint looks at key trends emerging from the results of 2024 Lok Sabha elections and what they mean for NDA & INDIA bloc | WATCH

Youth voted more for INDIA bloc than older people, farmers preferred NDA — Axis My India exit poll

NDA still more popular among all age groups overall, as well as among unemployed, students, and those with higher educational qualifications.

Before returning to jail, Kejriwal says ‘exit polls fake’, urges INDIA bloc to stay alert on 4 June

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also asked AAP workers to not get demoralised & told INDIA bloc parties to direct polling agents to not leave counting centres without tallying EVM & VVPAT numbers.

What’s new on Modiflix & who’s got ‘Vikas’ spooked

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

TMC likely to skip INDIA bloc’s proposed meeting on last day of polling

Polling is to be held in nine constituencies in Kolkata, including Diamond Harbour, where TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee is a candidate, on 1 June. These seats are being held by TMC.

Urdu press predicts Opposition victory, says BJP ‘fighting a losing battle’

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

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur 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.