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Eastern states were considered backward earlier, I view them as India’s growth engine: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that his government considers India’s eastern region as the country’s growth engine, while the area was considered backward earlier. Addressing a gathering at the “Odisha Parba” event here, the prime minister said investments of Rs 45,000 crore have been approved within 100 days of the formation…

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What’s Next for the BJP?

MS Shanker The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leading a coalition government at the Centre for over a decade, has built a reputation as a party perpetually in election mode. No other political entity in India has demonstrated such consistent preparedness. After its recent performances in state elections, political analysts are now speculating whether Delhi is…

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Kaika’s demand struck King to ground

The malicious intent of Kaikeyi, cloaked expertly in the guise of seeking a boon and marked by a prideful cunning, struck King Dasaratha with the force of a thunderbolt cleaving a mighty banyan tree, deep-rooted and towering for centuries. At first, he was plunged into profound sorrow, his entire being trembling like a grand bird…

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IPL mega auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer fetch record bids; unexpected windfall for Venkatesh

Jeddah: Resurrected generational talent Rishabh Pant pipped Shreyas Iyer to become the costliest buy in IPL’s history with a Rs 27 crore winning bid from Lucknow Super Giants, while Venkatesh Iyer was the surprise show-stopper as teams expectedly broke the bank for marquee Indian players at the mega auction here on Sunday. Shreyas, who captained…

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