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Sharad Pawar no longer 'Chanakya' of Maharashtra politics? How Maratha veteran lost his ground
Sharad Pawar, once a master strategist in Maharashtra politics, faced a significant setback in the recent assembly elections. Despite his efforts to rebuild his party after a split, Pawar's faction lost key constituencies, including his stronghold of Baramati. The results highlight the shifting political landscape in Maharashtra and raise questions about the veteran leader's future.
Amit Shah turns 60: How Chanakya of Indian politics used maths to create brand Modi
Amit Shah, India's Union minister, has played a crucial role in revitalizing the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and crafting Narendra Modi's political image. By strategically dividing the state, mobilizing volunteers, and organizing effective rallies, Shah's efforts led to an impressive victory in the 2014 elections, establishing Modi as a prominent political figure.
Globe Civil Projects files IPO papers with SEBI
Globe Civil Projects has applied to SEBI to raise funds through an IPO. The company plans a fresh issue of 1.9 crore equity shares. The funds will be used for working capital, equipment purchases, and general corporate purposes. Mefcom Capital Markets is managing the IPO. Current public shareholding is 11.86%.
'Masterstroke': Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi lauds Israeli tactics in targeting Hezbollah with pagers from shell company
Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi commended Israel¡¯s strategic use of a shell company to deliver pagers modified with explosives to Hezbollah, leading to a significant security breach. This operation, which took months of preparation, resulted in a deadly attack that killed nine. Dwivedi emphasized India's need for heightened supply chain security to prevent similar incidents, highlighting the complexities of modern warfare and intelligence operations.
Verbal duel at Parliament panel meet on Waqf Bill
A legal expert and AIMPLB representatives opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 during a parliamentary panel discussion. A verbal duel ensued between BJP member Medha Kulkarni and legal expert Faizan Mustafa. The Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz suggested several amendments to the bill, while AIMPLB and Mustafa expressed their opposition.
Who was Sitaram Yechury? From political career, education to family, here's all you should know about the Chanakya of coalition politics
Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at AIIMS at the age of 72. Yechury had a significant political career, starting as a student leader at JNU and becoming CPI(M) General Secretary in 2015. He is survived by his wife Seema Chishti and two children.
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Annu Projects Limited secures funding from Chanakya Opportunities Fund
Annu Projects, a telecom network construction solutions provider, has secured funding from Chanakya Opportunities Fund to meet its working capital needs. The company has received work orders worth Rs65,000 crore under BharatNet Phase III. This investment aims to enhance Annu Projects' market position and capabilities.
Amit Shah - an astute politician and master strategist
Amit Shah, a senior BJP leader known for his political acumen, played a crucial role in the party's growth, crossing 300 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.
Euphoria shortlived as exit polls bite the dust
Exit polls inaccurately forecasted the Lok Sabha election results, with discrepancies in predicting NDA's performance and BJP's gains in various states.
Election Result 2024: Prashant Kishor's predictions proved wrong, BJP fails to improve 2019 tally
As the 2024 Lok Sabha election results unfold, a tight race emerges between the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Despite predictions, BJP leads with 221 seats, while Congress secures 87. Prashant Kishor had anticipated BJP as the top party in West Bengal, but trends show TMC leading with 29 seats, reducing BJP to 12. In Northeast India and Rajasthan, Congress gains ground. Exit polls predicted a strong BJP performance, but actual trends reveal a more competitive landscape.
Amit Shah: BJP's key strategist who rose to become one of the most influential figures in Indian politics
Amit Shah's strategic acumen and BJP's electoral outcomes, including the need for NDA allies, were key in the Lok Sabha polls. His influence on party growth and governance has been significant.
Exit Polls Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What happened in 2019 and 2014 exit polls? How accurate were they?
Exit Polls Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit poll data cannot be disclosed by news channels and pollsters until the conclusion of the final phase of voting, Section 126A of the Representation of the People's Act, 1951 mandate . Failure to adhere to this rule may lead to penalties including imprisonment for a maximum of two years, imposition of a fine, or both.
Exit Polls 2024 Results Live Stream timing: When and where to watch Lok Sabha Elections 2024 exit poll results
Exit Polls 2024 Results Live Streaming: After voting in the 7th phase of Lok Sabha election concludes in the evening of June 1, exit polls forecasting potential winners will be released. Exit polls, conducted after voting ends, offer early predictions before the official count. Results will be announced at 6:30 PM on June 1, with updates available on economictimes.com and various news channels.
Jaipur Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Manju Sharma vs Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, who is winning
With the Lok Sabha election results for Rajasthan's 25 constituencies, including Jaipur, set to be announced on June 4, all eyes are on the BJP and Congress as they vie for victory. BJP's Ramcharan Bohra, a dominant force in Jaipur's urban seat, faces off against Congress' Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. BJP is expected to maintain its stronghold in Jaipur, a trend seen in the last two elections, with the exit polls projecting a favorable outcome for the party.
Why Cho Ramaswamy and Merchant of death are trending along with Narendra Modi
Following the release of two exit poll surveys forecasting over 400 seats for the BJP-led alliance, an older video featuring the late Rajya Sabha member and journalist Cho Ramaswamy began resurfacing. In the video, he refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'merchant of death.'
Exit polls see Modi hattrick: Predict NDA victory with stellar show in South & East; opposition left far behind
Exit polls on Saturday evening predicted a landslide victory for the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the general election, potentially exceeding its 2019 performance. Some polls projected the NDA could reach around 400 seats, a key target for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Lok Sabha, with 545 members, concluded its election held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.
Multiple pollsters predict 'ab ki baar 400 paar' for the NDA
A win for the BJP will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi seal a third term in office, becoming the only Prime Minister after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to take the office three times in a row. Saturday's exit polls saw the saffron party increase its vote share across the country, with the NDA predicted to win anywhere between 360 and 401 seats when the votes are counted on Tuesday, June 4.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Polls Result Live Updates: NDA alliance to come out on top in UP, MP and Gujarat; to make big gains in Bengal
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections exit poll forecasts reveal BJP's potential gains in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with NDA alliance predicted to win over 350 seats. The showdown between NDA and Congress-led INDIA bloc intensifies as both aim for victory.
Madhya Pradesh Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP likely to repeat clean sweep, bag all 29 seats
Exit Polls 2024 MP News Live: The final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India will conclude on June 1, with Madhya Pradesh playing a key role. Held in four phases from April 19 to May 13, the elections in Madhya Pradesh saw a 65% average voter turnout, with Neemuch Malwa leading at 71%. High-profile constituencies feature notable candidates, such as Jyotiraditya Scindia in Guna and Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Vidisha. As exit polls are awaited, historical trends show their mixed accuracy in predicting outcomes, reflecting the dynamic political landscape of Madhya Pradesh.
Rajasthan Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to win 18-20 seats, INDIA bloc to get 7 according to TimesNow
Rajasthan will hold elections in two phases to elect 25 Members of Parliament. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 24 seats, and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party secured one. This year's election features many prominent candidates competing across the state. The exit polls will be announced after the last phase of voting ends. Traditionally, the contest in Rajasthan has been between the BJP and Congress, with a mix of seasoned politicians and new faces vying for seats. Key battlegrounds include Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer.
Exit polls result 2024: Axis, C-Voter, VMR, CSDS, or Chanakya? Whose predictions were close in 2019 & 2014
After the completion of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, attention will shift to exit poll predictions across 57 constituencies in eight states and Union Territories. Various agencies forecast outcomes based on voter surveys. Notable past predictions include India Today-Axis My India's 2019 forecast of 339-365 seats for NDA and 77-108 for UPA. Actual results in 2019 showed NDA winning 353 seats, closely aligning with some predictions. In 2014, NDA's strong performance was accurately indicated by most exit polls.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: Young fund manager unveils secrets to spotting multibaggers in SME & microcap markets
Kresha Gupta, fund manager of Chanakya Opportunities Fund, discusses the exceptional performance of the fund in SME IPOs since its inception. The fund follows a strategic investment approach, allocating to unlisted and listed SME exchange companies, and small cap SME companies based on a rigorous stock selection process. The fund has a lock-in period and actively manages risk.
Forget ¡®live¡¯ election result coverage ¨C here¡¯s slicing-dicing data of an electorate of one
Wall-to-wall poll results coverage has political research organisations like C-Voter, Today's Chanakya, Jan Ki Baat and Matrize to frack all kinds of numbers pertaining to voting patterns, geographic tracking, demographic dynamiting and all that. To understand the mood of me, an electorate of one, I turned to Spotify, the audio streaming app where I do much, but not all, of my music listening. And for my psonic-psephological purpose, there was 'Spotify Wrapped 2023', which threw up trends and figures of my listening patterns of the last 11 months.
India 'bright spot' amid despondency and churn in geopolitical landscape: Army chief
Chief of Army Staff Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized India's outlook, focusing on respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, peaceful dispute resolution, and adherence to international rules and regulations, amid ongoing border tensions with China. He highlighted India's commitment to engaging stakeholders positively and expanding defense cooperation outreach with friendly foreign partner nations.
RBI MPC Meet: Shaktikanta Das quotes words of wisdom from Chanakya & Mahatma Gandhi in his speech
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das recently invoked teachings from ancient Indian scholars to emphasize the importance of maintaining economic stability in India. He quoted from Kautilya's Arthashastra to highlight the significance of stability in promoting equitable wealth distribution and growth. Das also drew from Mahatma Gandhi's principles, emphasizing the determination required to achieve economic progress. These teachings are seen as timeless and relevant in the face of evolving economic challenges in India.
'I was inspired by my parents.' Chanakya Int'l creative head Karishma Swali reveals art & culture were part of her childhood
Karishma Swali, creative director of Chanakya International and the Chanakya School of Craft, and her daughter Avantika Swali, have launched moonray's flagship store in Delhi. The brand celebrates Indian hand craftsmanship by transforming traditional techniques into contemporary designs.
Power play of Sharad Pawar: The Chanakya and his moves
Sharad Pawar, the Maratha strongman and the chief of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) till he resigned two days ago, can stump foes as well as friends. His sudden resignation from the leadership of the party he started a quarter century ago and built up from the ground, has come when his party is in ferment. His nephew Ajit Pawar, the No. 2 in the party, is reportedly trying to break away and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Chanakya Opportunities launch Rs 100 crore SME focussed fund
The fund will invest in profitable SME companies with high-potential opportunities in unorganized sectors. About 51% of the corpus will be invested in unlisted SME companies, termed startups in manufacturing, consumer products, and technology.
How Jains described Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya
Buddhists claimed Ashoka. Jains claimed Ashoka's grandfather Chandragupta, and his grandson, Samprati. Hindus claimed the Brahmin who was the 'real' power behind the Mauryan dynasty. While Buddhist versions focussed on Chanakya's cruelty and manipulative nature, Jain versions focussed on how solace for both king and counsellor could only be obtained from the Jaith (Jain) path.
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