In focus, 27th Oct 2022, News & Stories from India

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27 Oct 2022

In focus, 27 Oct 2022

He will have to choose his tactics and instruments, and gather advisors from various states without losing time -- in fact, before a fresh Congress Working Committee can be elected and the Parliamentary Board set up. — ANI

Anand K. Sahay | Can Kharge & Rahul’s yatra energise Cong, target govt?

The vastly-experienced Mallikarjun Kharge, from the large, oppressed Dalit community, has convincingly won the Cong presidential election

27 Oct 2022 11:14 PM

By itself, an Opposition party is totally entitled to criticising the economic state of the nation and saying that the currency is in such a free fall that only divine intervention would help. But Mr Kejriwal’s self-amused reflection is neither a telling statement, nor a sensible response to the BJP’s Hindutva. — PTI

AA Edit | A self-goal by Kejriwal

It could have been a funny quip, a retort at the end of a more serious text of an economical critique of the policies of central govt

27 Oct 2022 10:47 PM

Two Assembly elections this year — Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh — which traditionally are fought between the Congress and the BJP — and nine more next year — will be the real test for the Congress president. — AP

AA Edit | As election season begins, Kharge faces trial by fire

Mr Kharge’s first task will be to reintroduce the basics of democracy in the party and the first test will be to see if he goes for CWC poll

27 Oct 2022 10:32 PM

The BJP spelt out its stance on the issue in response to the Election Commission earlier this month seeking the views of all parties on its proposal to amend the model code of conduct.. (Representational image: AFP)

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC

The party has no objections to the poll panel's idea that political parties should also submit financial viability of their poll promises

27 Oct 2022 1:05 PM

An aerial view of a coal-fired power station in Lanzhou in northwestern China's Gansu province (AP file image)

Global emissions will peak in 2025, says International Energy Agency

IEA energy outlook report's scenario is based on prevailing policy settings that see a definitive peak in global demand for fossil fuels

27 Oct 2022 12:43 PM

Elon Musk looks set to meet a Friday deadline to seal his on-again, off-again deal to buy Twitter, avoiding a trial over the $44 billion contract that he admits is overpriced. (AP file photo)

'Overpaying' Musk on deadline to close Twitter deal

After he sought to terminate the sale, Twitter filed a lawsuit to hold Musk to the agreement he inked to purchase the social media giant

27 Oct 2022 10:50 AM

New Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge assumes charge at AICC Headquarters, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022. Former party president Sonia Gandhi, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and party MP Rahul Gandhi are also seen. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav)

Kharge takes charge; all of CWC, AICC general secretarys quit

Soon after the resignation of the CWC members, the new president constituted a steering committee till the time a new CWC is constituted

27 Oct 2022 6:59 AM

Rajnath urges Russia not to use nuke option

Shoigu briefed Singh on evolving situation in Ukraine, including his concerns about possible provocations through the use of “dirty bomb”

27 Oct 2022 2:03 AM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Vijayan must rein in police

There have been complaints against the way the police have been behaving with the public ever since Mr Vijayan assumed office in 2016

27 Oct 2022 12:16 AM

AA Edit | Identity is no bar: Every Indian can aim to be PM

India has had, during its history, Presidents and Vice-Presidents elected, who were from religious minorities and oppressed castes

27 Oct 2022 12:10 AM

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Great power rifts shatter India’s dream sequences

India subscribes to the Western model in form -- an outcome of a dream sequence which began at Independence and has continued since then

27 Oct 2022 12:05 AM

As the Modi govt enters the final turn of its tenure before the 2024 general elections, the Budget and the next few months may well set the course for the future. (Photo: AP))

Dilip Cherian | As Modi govt eyes final lap, latest secretary rejig is critical

At a time when the global economy is still struggling and India is facing rising food, fuel and fertiliser subsidy burden

27 Oct 2022 12:00 AM

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