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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicPunjab by-elections

Topic: Punjab by-elections

AAP delivers in ‘semi-final’ Punjab bypolls in boost to CM Mann’s influence, winning 3 of 4 seats

Congress won 1 seat, while BJP lost all 4. Both parties may see a leadership rejig in the state. The bypoll victory is expected to reassert Mann’s authority as AAP’s leader in Punjab.

Understanding Pakistan by-elections and Imran Khan win in three TV serials

Alpha Bravo Charlie, Ehde Wafa, and Sinfe Ahan provided an insight into the army’s visualisation of politics. Khan is the one who replaces the 'evil' leader.

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

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’.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.