Daily Brief: Ruling Mahayuti crosses majority mark in early trends in Maharashtra election results, and more

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Maharashtra election results: Ruling Mahayuti crosses majority mark in early trends

The ruling Mahayuti was ahead in 171 seats, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in 51 seats, and others in five seats.

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The proposal was under immense scrutiny after allegations that it had been reached through corrupt backroom negotiations.

Explainer: What does US law say about Adani’s indictment – and can he be charged in India?

The billiionaire businessman faces serious charges of bribery and fraud in the US, with potential fines and prison time.

Adani US indictment: The Indian solar deals for which Rs 2,029 crore was allegedly paid in bribes

These deals were signed with Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh.

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Nationalist leaders and populists around the world will be emboldened to advance their own anti-liberal and exclusionary agendas.

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Author Ruthvika Rao also writes about generational ties between the women of an upper-caste household.

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