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Friday, May 24, 2024
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Topic: Karnataka elections

How Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trips hurt the Congress

His familial duties, birthday and New Year vacations stall critical decision-making in the party.

Karnataka episode shows blatantly partisan figures should not be appointed as Governors

Current trend of appointing politically partisan leaders as governors will continue to decrease confidence in public offices, and the rule of law cannot survive without such confidence.

Karnataka Congress leaders to hold cabinet expansion talks in Delhi today

Parameshwara, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, who will meet Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, are expected to discuss the contours of a common minimum programme for their coalition with the JD(S).

Year of the Dog: The BJP can blame Chinese Zodiac for Karnataka defeat

Pre-Truth, our new feature, brings you snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

India’s budget threat back in focus after Modi loses Karnataka

The bonds have taken a knock this year, which were further fueled by wider budget targets, faster inflation and a global selloff of emerging market assets.

Last Laughs: Yeddyurappa’s resignation is the flavour of the day

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

Controversial BJP leader Bopaiah appointed pro-tem speaker of Karnataka assembly

Congress, JD(S) allege governor picked Yeddyurappa’s man, Bopaiah was pro tem speaker when BJP govt faced trust vote in 2008.

Last Laughs: ‘Murder of democracy’ to Ramzan ceasefire in Kashmir

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

Resort politics is the last resort for Congress to keep its flock together

Lodged in Eagleton resort  near Bengaluru, Congress MLAs have been told to record the calls they get from the rival camp.

Last Laughs: Rahul Gandhi’s reported absence and ‘horse-trading’ in Karnataka polls

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

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?