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Third Eye: Wait for new chief continues, proving loyalty to fishermen & beginning of hopping season
Mukesh Sahni of the VIP party believes that the Nishad community is not supporting him in big numbers, which is why his party did not win a single seat in Bihar's Lok Sabha election. Sahni's party fought three Lok Sabha seats in Bihar as part of the INDIA alliance. Regardless, Sahni remains optimistic about the assembly elections next year. To prove his Nishad credentials, Sahni held a party meeting on a Ganga river trip and served two big Katla fish measuring 43 kg.
Congress will prepare to contest from all seats in Maharashtra assembly polls, says state chief Nana Patole
"A party should have its organisational structure and work at every place. An alliance will be formed as per the seat sharing on the merits. Preparing for all seats is not wrong, and even our alliance partners are preparing the same way. We will contest the elections as Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)," the Congress leader said. The MVA comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress, which bagged 30 out of 48 seats in the recently held Look Sabha elections.
India a key ally of US in rivalry with China: US ambassador to India
America is investing locally and joining hands with allies such as India to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region while competing with China, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said.
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
Government using two crutches of TDP, JD(U): Opposition
Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".
Nepali Congress & CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud.
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PM Modi to address Lok Sabha; respond to Motion of Thanks today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. This will be the first session of Parliament since PM Modi assumed office for a third consecutive term. Notably, this meeting marks PM Modi's first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc in this new term.
Risk-based audits of drug units to begin from July 1
The revised Schedule M, which is considered more stringent than the World Health Organization's (WHO) good manufacturing practices (GMP) in certain areas, was notified on December 28, 2023. Companies with turnover of over ₹250 crore will have to comply with the upgraded version of Schedule M, starting July 1, and the remaining others, which are largely micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), have been given a year's time to comply. Inspections on those firms will begin from January 1, 2025.
Oppn alliance boycotts CM's tea party on eve of Maharashtra monsoon session
As part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, we boycotted CM Eknath Shinde's tea party before the state legislature monsoon session, announcing it in a press conference. The ruling Mahayuti alliance will present the state budget in Mumbai from June 27 to July 12. The customary tea party was held ahead of every legislature session.
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
After declaring his interest in the post last year, Rutte gained early support from key members of the alliance including the United States, Britain, France and Germany. Others were more reticent, particularly Eastern European countries which argued the post should go to someone from their region for the first time.
INDIA bloc will try to ensure support for TDP if it contests LS speaker's post: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday stated that all partners of the opposition INDIA bloc will aim to support the ruling ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it nominates a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election. Asked about recent statements made by some Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders on the BJP after the Lok Sabha polls, Raut said it is good if the RSS wants to correct "mistakes" of the past.
Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths
On Monday, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for their limited representation in PM Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Prataprao Jadhav from Shinde's Shiv Sena was sworn in as MoS with independent charge, while Ajit Pawar's NCP declined an MoS berth, demanding a cabinet post instead.
India a big aviation market; good to have stronger Lufthansa-Air India partnership: Star Alliance CEO
CEO Theo Panagiotoulias highlights the importance of a strong partnership between Air India and Lufthansa within the Star Alliance to offer a unique value proposition for passengers in the Indian aviation market.
NDA MPs arrive to elect Narendra Modi as their leader
Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance arrived at Parliament complex on Friday to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as prime minister for a third term. Besides NDA MPs, senior leaders of the alliance, including chief ministers, will be part of the meeting where BJP president J P Nadda is expected to propose a resolution in support of Modi's leadership, with allies and MPs likely to endorse it.
"We are with PM Modi, joining hands with NDA only": JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy reaffirms JD(S) support for PM Modi and NDA to ensure stable government formation in Delhi.
NDA leaders formally elect Narendra Modi as alliance leader for third term
NDA leaders have formally elected Narendra Modi as their alliance leader for the third term, following the coalition's victory in the Lok Sabha elections. The alliance, comprising parties like TDP, JD(U), Shiv Sena, and LJP, met in New Delhi to discuss government formation under Modi's leadership. While the exact date for the oath-taking ceremony is yet to be confirmed, discussions are underway to allocate key portfolios to alliance members for the new government. Despite the BJP falling short of the magic number for the first time since 2014, the NDA is comfortably above the majority mark.
Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav's flight encounter amidst post-election political maneuvering
The aftermath of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections sees Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav, political rivals, sharing a flight to Delhi, sparking speculation about their discussions. Both the NDA and INDIA alliances are holding crucial meetings in Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take the oath for his third term on Saturday.
NDA to form government, came here to support Modi: Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde supports PM Modi for the next government and criticizes the opposition's dream of forming a government without sufficient numbers.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 results: BJP short of majority, its NDA alliance likely to form government with fewer MPs
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Early trends show BJP-led NDA facing losses in strongholds like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. BJP falling below majority mark but gaining in Odisha, Telangana, and Kerala. Final seat prediction around 290, far from PM Modi's 400-paar expectation. The final numbers are also likely to be far short of the "400-paar" predictions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
A weaker Modi government will slow India's fiscal tightening, Moody's says
Indian PM Modi's narrower election victory limits aggressive fiscal reforms, per Moody's analyst Christian de Guzman. BJP secured 240 seats, with NDA totaling 293. Despite this, fiscal consolidation will persist, but populist spending risks increase. India's fiscal deficit target is 4.5% by 2025/26. Bond yields surged post-election, and Moody's sees stable economic prospects.
AP Election Result Winner List 2024: TDP, YRSCP and Congress, check who is winning and losing? Here is the complete list
AP Election Result 2024: The 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections witnessed a fierce battle between the ruling YSR Congress Party and the opposition, including the BJP, TDP, and Jan Sena Party. Exit polls suggest a significant win for the BJP-led NDA. With high voter turnout, the results, to be announced soon, are anticipated to shape the state's political landscape. In Lok Sabha and Assembly races, key contenders like YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu lead with notable margins.
Tejashwi Yadav cashes in on ‘Kushwaha’ factor, cuts BJP numbers
There was palpable anger among the community over independent candidate Pawan Singh contesting from Karakat Lok Sabha seat, where Upendra Kushwaha was contesting as the NDA candidate. With Pawan Singh in the fray, the Rajput voters drifted away from the NDA and rooted for him. With Kushwaha on the verge of losing, the community reciprocated by not voting for the BJP candidates in nearby seats. A division of Kushwaha vote led to the loss of five seats in the vicinity of Karakat.
Will Palturam Nitish Kumar play musical chairs once again? Here is a list of his half a dozen U-turns
Nitish Kumar, Janata Dal United (JDU) chief and Bihar Chief Minister, has drawn attention as the opposition INDIA alliance won 233 seats, just 40 short of a majority. Known for his frequent alliance changes, earning him the nickname 'Paltu Kumar,' his shifting loyalties have significantly impacted Bihar and national politics. His future moves ahead of the 2024 elections are keenly watched.
Euphoria shortlived as exit polls bite the dust
Exit polls inaccurately forecasted the Lok Sabha election results, with discrepancies in predicting NDA's performance and BJP's gains in various states.
Samajwadi Party 2024 election winner list: Check full data of winning candidates in Lok Sabha polls
The party plans to contest in 62 Uttar Pradesh seats, the state with the most Lok Sabha seats. The NDA, led by the BJP, faces opposition from the INDIA alliance, with SP as a key member.
From supremacy to coalition dharma: A new path for BJP
In the aftermath of the Lok Sabha election results, the BJP-led NDA appeared unlikely to reach the majority mark on its own, signaling a return to coalition politics. With allies like TDP and JD(U) in focus, intense negotiations are underway as the BJP navigates forming a government amidst unexpected outcomes. The transition from Modi's majority rule to coalition governance poses challenges and uncertainties for India's political landscape.
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