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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took potshot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that last 10 years of his rule was just a trailer and 'picture abhi baaki hai', saying the third term of NDA has seen exam paper leaks, terror attack in J&K, train accident, airport canopy collapse, bridges cave-ins and toll tax hike. Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Kharge said the prime minister during the Lok Sabha election campaign stated many times that «pichle 10 saal toh bas trailer tha, abhi asli picture baaki hai» (last ten years was just a trailer, the real picture is yet to come). «How the PM's picture would be, we have been able to imagine in the last one month,» Kharge quipped. Listing out many recent incidents, Kharge pointed out that there have been exam paper leaks, cancellation of many examinations, train accident, three terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir, leakages in Ram temple, collapse of canopy at three airports, increase in toll taxes and depreciation of rupee.

Decentralized predictions platform Polymarket surpassed $100 million in monthly trading volume in June as anticipation builds around the outcome of the United States presidential election.

Paradigm shifts in mainstream economic thinking usually accompany crises demanding new answers, as occurred after stagflation—low growth and high inflation—gripped advanced economies in the 1970s. And it may be happening again, as liberal democracies confront a wave of popular distrust in their ability to serve their citizens and address the multiple crises— ranging from climate change to unbearable inequalities and major global conflicts—that threaten our future.

LONDON—British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood outside 10 Downing Street on May 22 and called a surprise general election to be held on July 4. Just days earlier, one of his aides, fellow lawmaker Craig Williams, placed a £100 bet that an election would take place in July. “I should have thought through how it looks," Williams said when the move became public.

NEW YORK—Patrons at the Comfort Diner in Midtown Manhattan recently encountered an unexpected person working the tables: Gov. Kathy Hochul. Rather than take orders, she went booth to booth seeking opinions about the city’s first-in-the-nation plans for congestion pricing—a $15 toll on vehicles entering the core of Manhattan.

US Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on the most highly anticipated decision of its term — a ruling «for the ages» on whether Donald Trump, as a former president, is immune from prosecution.

euro rose on Monday after the first round of France's snap election put the far-right in pole position, though by a smaller margin than projected, while a downgrade to Japan's first-quarter growth figures knocked the yen lower. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party won the first round of France's parliamentary elections on Sunday, exit polls showed, although analysts noted the party won a smaller share of the vote than some polls had initially projected.

Asian stocks were subdued on Monday as traders pondered the U.S rates outlook, while the euro edged higher after the far-right won a smaller share of the vote in the first round of France's shock snap election than some polls had projected. The euro was 0.32% higher at $1.0747, while European stock futures rose 1% as exit polls showed Marine Le Pen's eurosceptic National Rally emerged ahead in the first round of the French vote but with fewer votes than some analysts had forecast.

developers, housing societies are increasingly turning to self-redevelopment. This involves residents hiring a contractor and project management consultant, excluding builders. Selfredevelopment offers clear advantages: any surplus from selling additional inventory stays within the society and is distributed among members. “The major advantage is that society members reap the benefits of the property’s potential rather than the builder,” says Anuj Puri, Chairman of ANAROCK Group. By securing additional FSI directly, the society gains up to 25-30% more carpet area, compared to the typical 10-15% offered by builders. Moreover, the society controls every aspect of redevelopment. “Societies have more say in design, amenities and construction quality,” points out Swapnil Anil, Executive Director & Head, Advisory Services, Colliers India. They can also choose new members for the free-sale area.

Venkaiah Garu’s career exemplifies his unique ability to navigate the complexities of Indian politics with ease and humility. His eloquence, wit and steadfast focus on developmental issues have earned him respect across party lines.

garu turns 75. This is an occasion to celebrate a leader whose life journey showcases dedication, adaptability and an unwavering commitment to public service. From his early days in the political arena to his tenure as vice president, Naidu’s career exemplifies his unique ability to navigate the complexities of Indian politics with ease and humility.

Rishi Sunak on Sunday dismissed suggestions that his party was headed to defeat in the July 4 general election, using one of his final televised appearances to defend the Conservatives' record on the economy.

The winner of Iran’s presidential election will inherit domestic discord and an economy battered by sanctions, but also a strength: Tehran has more sway on the international stage than in decades. Iran, under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s leadership, thwarted decades of U.S. pressure and emerged from years of isolation largely by aligning itself with Russia and China, giving up on integration with the West and throwing in its lot with two major powers just as they amped up confrontation with Washington.

leader Deepak Babaria indicated on Sunday that the party may not project a chief ministerial face for the Haryana Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. The Congress general secretary in-charge of Haryana exuded confidence that his party will win the polls with a big mandate and form its government in the state.

Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar continued over establishment of AIIMS in Kerala with the former saying that no MP can promise to set up the prestigious medical institution in the place of his choice.

Iran’s presidential election on June 28th, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader, said that any vote was a vote for his Islamic Republic. By that test the poll raises deep questions about the decaying regime’s legitimacy. Some 60% of the country’s 61m-strong electorate have withheld their vote, resulting in the lowest turnout on record.

Health Minister J P Nadda to discuss their concerns over medical education with a focus on the postponement of the NEET-PG exam. According to a statement, the delegation of the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) met the minister on Saturday.

Sharad Pawar on Sunday said his party, Congress, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray will jointly contest the Maharashtra assembly polls, due in October this year. Addressing a news conference here, Pawar also said it is the moral responsibility of the major opposition parties in Maharashtra to protect in the state assembly polls the interests of smaller allies, which were part of the coalition in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Mann Ki Baat', marking his first in the new term. He highlighted the continuity of the program despite a brief hiatus, emphasising the ongoing positive impact of citizen-driven initiatives across India. PM Modi also expressed gratitude for the public's reaffirmation of faith in the Constitution and democratic processes during the historic 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where a record 650 million people participated.

Calls have intensified for Justin Trudeau to resign as head of the party he almost single-handedly pulled back from the brink after a decimating electoral defeat in 2011.Still, Trudeau has been steadfast in his intention to lead the party into the next election.But even as several former elected Liberals, party faithful and strategists declare it’s time for the prime minister to step aside for fear of dragging the party down along with his personal polling numbers, many also admit a Liberal leadership race would be a risky and messy affair.The party hasn’t selected a new leader since 2013, when the Liberals changed the rules to give ordinary citizens a bigger say in who would take the reins of the party.It was part of the board’s “road map to renewal” plan to rebuild the party.The changes allowed a political movement to form behind Trudeau, who won the race easily and reinvigorated the party after a time of crisis.“It doesn’t matter to me if you were a Chrétien Liberal, or a Turner Liberal, or a Martin Liberal or any other kind of Liberal,” Trudeau told the cheering crowd after being voted in.“The era of hyphenated Liberals ends right here, right now, tonight.”His leadership did usher in a new era of Liberal unity, but Conservative strategist Ginny Roth said the party was also remade in his image.“The Liberal party was kind of rebuilt around Trudeau as a bit of a cult of personality, and that worked when he was popular,” said Roth, who served as Pierre Poilievre’s director of communications during his leadership race.Now that it’s no longer true, the very identity of the party is at stake.“I think a lot of Liberals are concerned about what a leadership race could mean, because there’s no real establishment.”If Trudeau