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FPIs’ G-Sec purchases cross $10-billion mark
Nine months after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government debt in its emerging markets index, foreign portfolio investors have increased their ownership of sovereign bonds by over $10 billion. The influx of funds is expected to continue as India's index weightage grows.
India's long-term bonds attract foreign investors as JPMorgan index inclusion nears
Overseas investors are buying longer-duration Indian government bonds in anticipation of inclusion in JPMorgan's emerging market debt index, expecting significant passive flows. Bonds with maturities of 10 years and more, notably the 7.18% 2033 and 7.30% 2053, have attracted foreign ownership amidst net selling of government bonds in recent weeks.
Will Congress-ruled Telangana become a Brahmastra for BJP? Here are several factors that may work in favour of saffron rise
BJP has been focusing on expanding its presence in southern states, with a notable increase in visibility during the Lok Sabha elections. Extensive campaigning by PM Narendra Modi and other party members has been a key factor in this strategy. Recognising the importance of establishing a foothold in Telangana, the BJP sees the state as a potential gateway to penetrate the southern political landscape beyond Karnataka.
AIMIM, Congress have been winning polls by "spreading hate and terrorising people": Madhavi Latha
Voting for all 17 seats in Telangana will take place on May 13 in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. In the 2019 general election, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) won nine seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party four, Congress three and AIMIM one seat.
Total return swaps in demand with India's bond index entry
Referred to as a total return swap (TRS), the product is an offshore derivative instrument (ODI), through which HSBC has carried out trades worth $75 million in only three weeks since the UK-based bank started offering it in the GIFT City in the second week of February.
'Edgy' BRS MLAs ready to shore up Telangana Congress numbers
There are indications that some MLAs of the defeated BRS are now feeling edgy and they are reportedly open to doing business with Congress, people familiar with the moves said. This means that the BRS leadership, which had poached around a dozen Congress MLAs after the 2018 assembly polls, now may be risking a 'reverse play' in due course.
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'Newcomers' need to work with seniors to achieve BJP's goals, says Bandi Sanjay Kumar
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, a former BJP state chief in Telangana, urged newcomers within the party to collaborate with veterans for common goals without naming anyone. Downplaying his removal as state president, he emphasized the party's focus on ideology and unity. Confident about BJP's Telangana prospects, Kumar emphasized the party's growing support despite media shifts. He dismissed concerns about Karnataka's outcome, asserting faith in BJP's win and debunking ties with BRS or Congress.
Telangana BJP manifesto panel chief Vivek Venkataswamy joins Congress ahead of polls
Former BJP MP G Vivek Venkataswamy has resigned from the party and joined the Congress ahead of the Telangana Assembly polls. In his resignation letter, Vivek criticized the TRS government for prioritizing the interests of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's family over the welfare of the people. He emphasized the need for everyone to unite in order to overthrow the anti-people government.
10 regional parties received Rs 852 crore through electoral bonds in 2021-22: ADR report
The report analysed the total income and expenditure incurred by 36 out of 54 regional parties during 2021-22, as declared by these parties in their audit reports submitted to the Election Commission on India. "Ten regional parties -- DMK, BJD, TRS, YSR-Congress, JDU, SP, AAP, SAD, MGP and TDP -- have declared receiving donations through electoral bonds worth Rs 852.88 crore...for 2021-22," it said.
Opposition seeks debate on Hindenburg, Guvs; govt says ready to discuss all issues under rules
At an all-party meeting held on the eve of the session, the government assured it was willing to discuss all issues raised under rules and procedures. "We seek the opposition's cooperation in running Parliament smoothly. The government is ready to discuss all issues raised by the Opposition in accordance with Parliament rules," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said.
All-party meet ahead of Budget Session: Oppn raises Adani issue; YSR Cong calls for caste-based eco census
The government on Monday said it was willing to discuss every issue under rules during the Budget Session of Parliament and sought the support of the Opposition in running the proceedings smoothly.
Kejriwal, Pinarayi Vijayan, Akhilesh Yadav to attend first public meeting of BRS in Telangana
The meeting assumes political significance as it is the first public meeting after the TRS decided to go national by renaming itself as BRS and also because leaders of different opposition parties -- BRS, Aam Admi Party (AAP), Samajwadi Party and the Left -- would be seen together.
BJP tickets for fresh faces in assembly polls
BJP is confident that the aggressive campaign of Kumar and his Praja Sangrama Yatra has made the party the main challenger to TRS, now rechristened BRS. BJP is set to adopt the Telangana-type aggressive campaign in states where it is in Opposition, such as Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. In Rajasthan, the party has already undertaken a Jan Aakrosh Yatra against the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government.
Clarity on BJP's South India strategy after key meet
Senior leaders in Karnataka said it has been conveyed to them that the party has decided to "fix the narrative" in the state first, even as decisions regarding the change in leadership are expected to be taken soon. There are speculations with regard to expansion in the cabinet, change in party president and also replacing CM BS Bommai in the face of the Congress running an aggressive campaign against the ruling government.
Dynasties, welfare politics, social engineering: South India the new battlefield in 2023
The challenges have become stronger with Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra. The Modi government has been wooing the south with not just its infrastructure push, but by increasing the representation of south Indians in important bodies, with the roping in of leaders such as Yediyurappa and K Lakshman in the parliamentary board, holding the national executive in Hyderabad, or hosting events such as Kashi Tamil Sangamam to showcase its intent to promote cultural oneness, and even nominating accomplished persons such as PT Usha and Illayaraja to the Rajya Sabha.
Telangana BJP to finalise 11-month campaign against TRS soon
Cohort meetings to reach out to people from different castes and communities, public meetings, gram sabhas, temple visits, issue-based interactions with people are being planned. The party unit under Bandi Sanjay is working on a strategy to mobilize people's support and convince them that the BJP is the only alternative to the BRS, another functionary said.
Delhi liquor policy case: CBI questions TRS' K Kavitha
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers on Sunday walked out of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter, K Kavitha's residence in Banjara Hills after questioning the latter in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
KCR is richest politician, Telangana govt most corrupt in India, says YS Sharmila
YS Sharmila said, "I see it as the tyranny of the KCR government which is obvious once again. KCR is not a democratic person. KCR's was once a party that stood for values and had leaders that fought for Telangana. They have made sure that none of those people exist in the party and have driven them out intentionally. Now the party is filled with selfish and ambitious people whose only motto is to make money."
TRS MLAs poaching case: Legislators complain of receiving threat calls
As per the FIR copy in poaching case, Rohith Reddy alleged that the accused offered him Rs 100 crore and in return the legislator had to leave the TRS and contest as a BJP candidate in the next Assembly election. The TRS government in Telangana on November 9 ordered the setting up of a seven-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the alleged poaching of the MLAs.
BJP trying to buy 20-30 TRS MLAs, topple government, alleges Telangana CM
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday alleged that the BJP was trying to 'buy' 20 or 30 MLAs of the ruling TRS and topple his government.
Telangana police stop bid to coax TRS MLAs into defecting party
The police official said the four TRS MLAs -- G Balaraju, B Harshavardhan Reddy, R Kantha Rao and Rohith Reddy -- were allegedly being offered cash, posts and other incentives to switch loyalties.
Merger or liberation: Centre, Telangana State Govt announce separate commemorations for September 17
The decision by the TRS government was taken after AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi demanded the State and Centre to celebrate 'National Integration Day' instead of 'Hyderabad Liberation Day'. Owaisi on Saturday said he had written to Amit Shah and Rao on why a phrase such as "National Integration Day" is more appropriate than "Hyderabad Liberation Day."
Telangana, Centre's war of words over medical colleges continues
Mandaviya hit back at the state government saying it did not submit any proposal for medical colleges. Rama Rao, who is also working president of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), disputed the central minister's claim.
TRS government takes action against two vociferous Telangana BJP leaders
Raja Singh was arrested for his alleged derogatory remarks on Islam and Prophet Mohammad while Sanjay Kumar was picked up by the police during his 'padayatra' and shifted to his residence in Karimnagar.
TRS govt in Telangana has become a symbol of dynastic and corrupt politics: BJP
Telangana was formed after the BJP struggled for it and the youth of the state made sacrifices, but in "the last eight years, the TRS government completely dashed the expectations of the people," Goyal said, adding it "has become a symbol of dynastic and corrupt politics."
Discussions on assembly poll wins, strategy likely to feature in BJP's national executive meeting
The BJP's frontal attack on the Telangana Rashtra Samithi and other "corrupt and dynastic" parties is likely to feature prominently during the proceedings. The nomination of Droupadi Murmu as the BJP-led NDA's Presidential nominee may also feature during the meeting, as the BJP can claim to have continuously been working towards empowering the downtrodden sections of the society.
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