BJP and DMK secured significant wins in UP's Milkipur and Tamil Nadu's Erode (East) bypolls respectively. BJP's Chandra Bhanu Paswan defeated SP's Ajit Prasad by a large margin, while DMK's VC Chandhirakumar achieved a landslide victory, demonstrating strong support for the ruling parties ahead of upcoming elections.
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US companies Harley-Davidson and Tesla, despite President Trump's push for lower Indian import duties, prefer manufacturing outside the US. Harley imports its bikes from Thailand, and Tesla will ship its cars from Germany due to locational advantages and economies of scale. India's recent customs duty cuts are unlikely to change these import strategies.
AIMIM plans to contest 10-12 seats in the upcoming Delhi elections. It has announced two candidates so far and will reveal the remaining soon. AIMIM hopes to challenge both AAP and BJP in Muslim-majority constituencies.
The tussle over guardian minister posts in Mahayuti persists two weeks after cabinet portfolios were allocated, with key players like Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale, NCP minister Aditi Tatkare, and BJP's Chandrakant Patil vying for positions. There are disputes in districts like Raigad, Satara, Beed, and Nashik, with multiple ministers leading to a struggle for representation.
US President Donald Trump questioned the $21 million US allocation for voter turnout in India, during the FII PRIORITY Summit. He highlighted India's strong economy and high tariffs on US goods. Trump also criticized the US spending in Ukraine, accusing President Zelenskyy of poor governance and alleging misuse of funds, stating the US received no benefit from its financial support.
On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja, several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their wishes to the people, praying for wisdom, prosperity, and well-being.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met newly elected Delhi CM Rekha Gupta in New Delhi on Thursday. Dhami shared the glimpses of the meeting on his official 'X' handle. Gupta took oath as the ninth overall and fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi at Ramlila Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent NDA leaders.
Opposition parties criticized the Union Budget as a disappointment, especially for states not ruled by the NDA. Congress accused the government of lacking new ideas, while leaders from TMC, DMK, and RJD expressed concerns over the Budget's focus on Bihar and neglect of states like West Bengal and Jharkhand. The middle class also felt let down.
Nitu Mohanka’s social media post about the negative impact of long work hours on personal lives resonates widely. She shares her experiences and references research showing diminished productivity beyond extensive weekly hours. Her post challenges the controversial remarks made by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan promoting a 90-hour workweek.
The Jammu & Kashmir Congress president, Tariq Hameed Karra, dismissed rumours of a rift with the National Conference, confirming their support for the Omar Abdullah-led government. Karra emphasized the importance of addressing public issues and highlighted Congress's campaign for the immediate restoration of statehood, noting the Supreme Court's guidelines on the matter's urgency.