Despite efforts to mollify disgruntled ticket contenders, protests going strong in dozen seats for a week. BJP chief JP Nadda has met state leaders & asked them to set house in order.
The BJP’s list of candidates excludes many sitting MLAs and includes numerous ‘fresh faces’ and Congress turncoats, leading to rebellion brewing in at least 12 seats.
BJP’s MTB Nagaraju is the richest candidate in Karnataka bypolls. He made headlines when his assets grew by Rs 185.7 crore after defecting from Congress.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
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.
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.
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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