BJP goes on 'attacking' mode to take on Tamil Nadu in LS polls
From the issues of Katchatheevu to Tamil heritage were invoked by the BJP to test its fortune in Dravidian politics.News Arena Network - Chennai - UPDATED: April 18, 2024, 08:16 AM - 4 mins read
File Picture: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a road show in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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See All![As the Monsoon Session of the Parliament gears up to begin on July 22, the nation eagerly awaits the presentation of the Union Budget 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This event is more than just a routine fiscal exercise, it marks a historic occasion as Sitharaman becomes the first finance minister to present seven consecutive Union Budgets. As the Monsoon Session of the Parliament gears up to begin on July 22, the nation eagerly awaits the presentation of the Union Budget 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This event is more than just a routine fiscal exercise, it marks a historic occasion as Sitharaman becomes the first finance minister to present seven consecutive Union Budgets.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsitharaman-budgetjpg_1720087357845.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 4, 2024, 03:02 AM - 3 mins read
Industry leaders like Jasvinder Bedi and Ramesh Alluri Reddy have rightly pointed out the need for a focus on skill development and formal job creation. The staffing industry plays a vital role in this regard and deserves official recognition and support. The upcoming budget must prioritize initiatives that bridge the skill gap and create a workforce ready for the demands of the modern economy.
Read more![Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and J&K's Engineer Rashid. Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and J&K's Engineer Rashid.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Famritpalrashidnaijpg_1720018844881.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 3, 2024, 08:00 AM - 4 mins read
The election of Amritpal and Rashid raised a unique question, in case they do not get bail, how will they be able to represent their respective constituencies?
Read more![Rahul Gandhi during his address in Lok Sabha as LoP. Rahul Gandhi during his address in Lok Sabha as LoP.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Frahulnai-2jpg_1719933463638.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 2, 2024, 08:17 AM - 5 mins read
Never, not for a single time, did he mention Hindu or Hinduism in his speeches. He made it a point to emphasise only on "the backwards, the Dalits, the Adivasis, and the minorities".
Read more![Shiromani Akali Dal's Harsimrat Kaur Badal (left), Rahul Gandhi (right). Shiromani Akali Dal's Harsimrat Kaur Badal (left), Rahul Gandhi (right).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Frahulbadalnaijpg_1719850458986.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
July 1, 2024, 09:14 AM - 3 mins read
It was during the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s speech on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday that he spoke about farmers’ issues and accused the government of India of describing the farmers as terrorists.
Read more![Freebies fail to deliver dividends, only bleed economy Freebies fail to deliver dividends, only bleed economy](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F2023_4largeimg_900695054jpg_1719759556132.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 30, 2024, 07:59 AM - 7 mins read
Despite high expectations, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab won only 3 out of 13 parliamentary seats despite its popular policy of providing 300 units of free electricity, costing the state over Rs 20,477 crores annually. Such populist measures, effective in state elections, do not guarantee success in national contests, as seen in Punjab and Delhi. Similarly, Congress's promises in Karnataka and Telangana did not yield the expected results. These outcomes suggest that while popular policies can influence state outcomes, they may not secure national victories, with potential long-term economic drawbacks.
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June 29, 2024, 05:57 AM - 4 mins read
Sukhbir Badal will ask people not to press 'scales' button.
Read more![Congress leaders(Left to Right): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Congress leaders(Left to Right): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fcongressnai-4jpg_1719627650617.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 28, 2024, 07:20 PM - 8 mins read
The Congress on its own could still not touch the ‘three-figure’ mark, as it was stuck at 99. The Congress’ score for three elections is still less than 200; 44 in 2014, 52 in 2019 and 99 in 2024 making it a total of 195 only.
Read more![CM Banerjee steps back & ‘Didi’ takes over CM Banerjee steps back & ‘Didi’ takes over](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fmbnaijpg_1719586275039.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 28, 2024, 07:51 AM - 4 mins read
Concern over votes of urban poor linked to pause on encroachment-eviction drive?
Read more![Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and family outside the newly rented Jalandhar house. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and family outside the newly rented Jalandhar house.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F2jpg_1719501789937.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 27, 2024, 08:23 AM - 5 mins read
For the first time, a Chief Minister in Punjab has decided to set up an alternate residence, which will consequently mean an office and senior officers around, away from the capital city.
Read more![What began as a straightforward test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has transformed into an unplanned, prolonged stay in orbit. What began as a straightforward test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has transformed into an unplanned, prolonged stay in orbit.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F1500800-7jpg_1719500001932.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 27, 2024, 07:53 AM - 4 mins read
While the astronauts remain safe, the prolonged stay highlights the persistent issues that have plagued Starliner from its inception. In addition to the previously known helium leak, four more leaks were discovered in Calypso’s propulsion system during the flight to the ISS.
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June 26, 2024, 06:54 AM - 10 mins read
In 1947, the Shiromani Akali Dal firmly stood against the partition of the country. When partition became inevitable, the party stood by India. It is a sad fact of history that the Shiromani Akali Dal became the victim of petty politics. It was sabotaged from within the community with the support of outsiders.
Read more![The Akali rebels met in Jalandhar for a meeting that included prominent leaders. The Akali rebels met in Jalandhar for a meeting that included prominent leaders.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsadnai-2jpg_1719333516245.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 25, 2024, 09:38 AM - 4 mins read
Shiromani Akali Dal Rebels launch ‘Save Akali Dal’ movement as part of an internal power shift.
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