Politics
October 14, 2024
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In charts: 2024 polls changed the electoral pitch — but only a little

The 18th Lok Sabha elections ended the brute majority that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had enjoyed for a decade. While the party managed to retain power, its fate now depends on allies’ support, and the Opposition has gained strength. The electoral results are also reflected in the responses to the latest edition of Mint’s […]

Politics
September 30, 2024
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Will BJP or Congress, Modi or Rahul, win the Haryana assembly election?

Bordering national capital Delhi, Haryana is among the richest states in India, with a per capita income ( ₹2.96 lakh in 2022-23) about 1.7 times the national average. While the numbers would suggest people in the state are better off than their compatriots elsewhere, the locals do not quite see things that way. Kulana, for […]

Politics
September 27, 2024
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Saif Ali Khan cheers 'impressive transformation' of Rahul Gandhi in public eye: ‘I like a brave and honest politician…’

Saif Ali Khan lauded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for engineering a ‘impressive transformation’ in public perception. The popular Bollywood actor also dubbed several leading personalities — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi — as “brave politicians”. Khan however shied away from declaring support for any party and insisted that he was “not ready” to […]

Politics
September 27, 2024
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Parliamentary standing committees: Rahul Gandhi in Defence, Kangana makes debut, Shashi Tharoor heads External Affairs

The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committees were constituted on Thursday. There are 24 Departmentally-Related Standing Committees that cover all the Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India. According to news agency ANI, Congress members will lead four key committees, including the External Affairs. Each committee is a combination of members from both Rajya Sabha and Lok […]