The Bharatiya Janata Party's focus on the infiltration issue in the election campaign appears to have strongly swayed the voter sentiment in its favour in Assam, as the Axis My India exit poll has predicted a landslide poll triumph for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The Congress-led alliance, which was hoping to prevent the third BJP victory in succession in the state it once dominated, will likely record yet another dismal performance.
In this sharp and insight-packed discussion, Shiv Aroor speaks with Manogya Loiwal, who breaks down the key factors shaping Phase 2 of the West Bengal elections.
From women voters and food politics to high-stakes face-offs between Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi, Manogya outlines her "5 Ms" framework-Mahila, Minority, Majority, Mamata, and Modi-as the decisive forces on the ground.
Iran has intensified tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on three ships and seizing two vessels, including MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, before taking them into Iranian waters. As nearly 20% of the world’s traded oil passes through the strategic waterway, the standoff has raised global concerns. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will not resume negotiations until the United States removes its blockade on Iranian ports, while Pakistan is making urgent efforts to revive stalled US-Iran talks
Is Artificial Intelligence now the single biggest force shaping the global economy?
In this compelling conversation, Ruchir Sharma tells Rahul Kanwal that while wars, oil prices, and political shifts may come and go, AI is the one trend that is here to stay-and it's reshaping global investment flows.
