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Topic: National Democratic Alliance

The NDA, or National Democratic Alliance, is a grouping of right-leaning political parties, led by the pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The NDA first came to power in 1999, which lasted until 2004 under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. More recently, it has been the ruling coalition since 2014, with Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister.

It was formed in 1998 with 20 parties. Notable parties in this alliance today are the NCP led by Ajit Pawar, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Janata Dal (United) led by Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (Secular) led by H.D. Dewe Gowda, the Lok Janshakti Party led by Chirag Paswan, the Indigenous Pope’s Front of Tripura, the Telugu Desam Party led by N.Chandrababu Naidu, and the Tamil Manila Congress led by G.K. Vasan.

Modi felicitated for ‘success’ of Op Sindoor by MPs in NDA Parliamentary meeting

ANI -
The meeting comes amid an ongoing deadlock in Parliament, with opposition parties demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and calling for its withdrawal.

Harsimrat’s take on Op Sindoor sets stage for possible SAD-BJP reunion in Punjab. Why it may not be easy

Chitleen K Sethi -
After estrangement over farm laws & political turf, BJP-SAD seem to be inching toward reconciliation. But internal rifts, ideological mistrust & shifting vote shares make a 2027 pact uncertain.

BJP-led NDA outlines game plan at key meet—Op Sindoor, caste census, Emergency & best practices

Neelam Pandey -
Bottom line of conclave of NDA CMs, dy CMs was to outline strategy to capitalise on Op Sindoor and Centre’s endorsement of caste census to consolidate core voters, it is learnt.

NDA faces Pahalgam heat from within: JDU MP slams ‘intelligence failure’, BJP leader points to ‘lapses’

Shanker Arnimesh -
At least 26 people died when four Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, wearing body cameras and carrying AK-47 rifles, attacked them Tuesday in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadows.

Don’t even know if he is member—JD(U) on leader who resigned over party’s support for Waqf Bill

Neelam Pandey -
Mohammed Kasim Ansari resigned in letter addressed to Nitish Kumar, saying Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 ‘humiliates and disgraces’ Indian Muslims.

After Ladli Behna & Ladki Bahin pass the poll test, BJP’s Ladli Laxmi scheme is on the way to Bihar

Shanker Arnimesh -
The Ladli Laxmi scheme for women is aimed at bolstering support among women, one of Nitish Kumar’s key constituencies, ahead of the assembly elections this year.

Greenfield airports, canal project aid & makhana board. Union Budget gives poll-bound Bihar a boost

Neelam Pandey -
In a symbolic message, Finance Minister Sitharaman presented the budget wearing a Madhubani saree—Bihar's cultural heritage. Assembly polls are due in the state in Oct-Nov this year.

Murmu, Modi, Shah & NDA leaders unite to pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Glimpses from Sadaiv Atal

Suraj Singh Bisht -
The 100th birth anniversary of the former PM, celebrated as a statesman, politician & gifted orator, was marked by a ceremony at his memorial in New Delhi.

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill introduced in LS, Oppn invokes ‘Basic Structure’ & federalism to oppose

Moushumi Das Gupta -
Bills to align simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha & state assemblies were introduced by Union Minister Meghwal. Non-BJP parties opposed bills, calling them ‘anti-federal’ and attack on ‘Basic Structure’.

Watch CutTheClutter: What worked, what didn’t for BJP & INDIA bloc, why Oppn needs new talking points

ThePrint Team -
In Episode 1572 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how new strategies by INDIA bloc and NDA will define future elections.
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Opinion

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

Shailaja Bajpai -
News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

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Nehru and Jinnah made Indian politics their personal quarrel. Partition was a consequence

Economy

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Akanksha Mishra -
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Defence

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

Javaria Rana -
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

National Interest

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Shekhar Gupta -
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.

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