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Dalit votes instrumental in SP-Congress win on majority seats in UP

BJP’s Lok Sabha election setback in Uttar Pradesh attributed to Dalit vote shift, Muslim-Yadav consolidation, and declining Rajput support.

CWC urges Rahul Gandhi to take LoP role in Lok Sabha

Congress Working Committee (CWC) members on Saturday unanimously urged Rahul Gandhi to take on the role of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, as it also credited the party's electoral performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections (Congress leaders overall revival) to his two Bharat Jodo Yatras for the party's performance in the general elections.

FAILURE OF AAP'S CAMPAIGN REFLECTS VOTER DISCONTENT

AAP fails in an emotional campaign focused on Kejriwal behind bars. Congress gains, but BJP doubles vote share. Future challenges for AAP.

DURING MODI 3.0, SWARNIM BHARAT IS THE TARGET

It will be a stable NDA government headed by a Prime Minister who has a passionate commitment to making India the third largest economy in the world by 2029.

Experts optimistic about ambitious economic agenda of Modi 3.0

Even as coalition dharma plays out in the making of the NDA coalition government with the necessary juxtaposition of stance of its partners and amidst speculation on which way the government agenda will swing, there is broad consensus among economists, experts and stakeholders

BJP MAY GET A NEW PRESIDENT, TOP LEADERS UNDER CONSIDERATION

With the extension given to Jagat Prakash Nadda as BJP national president ending this month, speculation among party workers and leaders is about whom the party will fall back on as the next president.

BJP's grip on UP loosens, leaders seek course correction

The resonance of the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh has decreased significantly since the 2022 Assembly elections, say Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, workers and political observers.

HOW TO RIG VOTES AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE, A PRIMER FROM BENGAL

“Rigging of polls” refers to illegal or unethical practices intended to manipulate the outcome of an election.

RAIL PSUs UNDER SCRUTINY FOR GIVING UNAUTHORIZED FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

Railtel sources said that despite the body having its own cadre that is enough to handle the operations, successive CMDs are bringing officials close to them on deputation to the PSU.

Is China swindling Nepal over repayment of Pokhara airport loan?

It has been claimed that China's loan to Nepal is being serviced at 5% and not 2%, as publicly claimed by China.

Has American democracy become a farce?

The numerous think-tanks that routinely place India at near bottom in democracy and media freedom rankings haven’t uttered a word about how this trial of Donald Trump is a direct and frontal assault on democracy.

CAN INDIA FOSTER PEACE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE?

Will India join the upcoming Switzerland peace summit aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and bringing peace in the region? Switzerland is all set to host the summit on 15-16 June.

Will political parties agree on one nation, one election?

Will political parties that are continuously complaining about the system during the elections, be ready to pass a unanimous proposal in Parliament for election reforms?

FIVE REGIONAL PARTIES STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL

The leaders of these parties do not have clarity about their political future and therefore are jumping over to other parties.

Did playing the caste card help the Opposition?

Rahul forgot that Indira and Rajiv Gandhialways maintained a distance from caste politics. He got it into his head that caste was the way forward.

EXIT POLLS SUGGEST A TIGHT RACE IN MAHARASHTRA

There could be a tight race in Maharashtra with NDA and I.N.D.I.A bloc running neck and neck.

HOW EXIT POLLS FARED IN 2014 AND 2019

Exit polls predicted the NDA forming government easily. Yet no exit poll could predict the rout of UPA in both the Lok Sabha elections.

HIMACHAL PRADESH WITNESSES HIGH VOTER TURNOUT IN FINAL PHASE OF ELECTION

High voter turnout marks the final phase of Himachal Pradesh's Lok Sabha and Assembly bypolls: prominent leaders cast ballots early

DELHI FACES SEVERE WATER CRISIS AMIDST RECORD HEAT WAVE

Delhi is facing a severe water crisis amidst an acute heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius, causing critical water scarcity across the capital. Residents are enduring long waits for water tankers.

EXIT POLLS PREDICT PM MODI SWEEPING BACK TO POWER

If the exit poll predictions are confirmed by the actual results, it will signify strong voter endorsement of Narendra Modi and his policies over the past decade.

TRIAL OF NIKHIL GUPTA IN PANNUN CASE SET TO BEGIN IN THE U.S.

A plea bargain is likely to be arranged if Gupta agrees to claim that he was working for Indian agencies.

Meta uncovers Chinese-run operation amplifying Khalistani agenda

In a revelation confirming the close working relationship between Pakistan and China’s intelligence agencies, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, has dismantled a network operated from China with the intention of promoting Khalistani sentiments among Sikh communities in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and Pakistan.

Kharge says Opposition bloc will get 295+ seats

Post the results, it will be discussed if the I.N.D.I.A bloc will continue or not, say sources.

VIOLENCE. RIGGING MAR LAST PHASE OF POLLS IN BENGAL

Widespread allegations of vote rigging and violence in all nine Lok Sabha constituencies and one Assembly seat marked the seventh and last phase of elections in West Bengal on Saturday.

Nissan India launches Magnite GEZA CVT special edition

Nissan Motor India has identified a significant opportunity based on customer feedback in the market to offer premium features at an accessible price point.

MAHINDRA LAUNCHES XUV700 AX5

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the new AX5 Select (AX5 S) variant for the XUV700, starting at Rs 16.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) to make luxury accessible to a wider audience by offering premium features at an attractive price point.

EVR MOTORS TO SET UP MANUFACTURING IN INDIA

Israel-based innovator EVR Motors, specialising in high power-density electric motors, has inaugurated its new greenfield plant in Manesar, Haryana, under its subsidiary, IEVR Motors Private.

COURT COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE OF NINO MATHEW

The Kerala High Court has commuted the death sentence of Nino Mathew, convicted in the 2014 double murder case in Attingal, to life imprisonment.

ANASUYA SENGUPTA: FIRST INDIAN TO WIN BEST ACTRESS AT CANNES

In an unprecedented and momentous event, Anasuya Sengupta has become the first Indian actor to win the prestigious Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.

NHAI's asset monetisation may fetch up to Rs 60,000 cr in FY25: ICRA

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), could achieve up to 71 per cent of its target under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) by end FY2025, according to ICRA which also estimates a monetisation potential of Rs 53,000 – 60,000 crore from the sale of the 33 road assets through the toll-operate-transfer (TOT/ Infrastructure Investment Trust mode, which could translate into a Rs 38,000-43,000 crore lending opportunity for banks/ capital markets.