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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accounted for nearly 45% of the total election spending during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The party spent ₹1,494 crore out of a total ₹3,352.81 crore declared by 32 political parties. Publicity was the biggest expense, making up over 53% of total spending. The ADR raised concerns over transparency, highlighting delays in report submissions and missing data from several parties.

India’s wholesale inflation eased to a 14-month low of 0.39% in May, driven by falling prices of vegetables, onions, and pulses. Food inflation slowed to 1.72%, while manufactured products inflation rose 2.04%. Retail inflation also softened, offering relief to consumers as the RBI projects further moderation in FY26.

India’s first digital census will begin in two phases starting with Houselisting Operations on October 1, 2026, followed by Population Enumeration on March 1, 2027. The exercise, delayed since 2021 due to the pandemic, will also include caste-based data for the first time since independence, paving the way for key reforms like the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation of constituencies.

The Congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over former US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Trump has made the claim 13 times in 34 days, using trade as leverage. He urged PM Modi to clarify India’s position, especially as tensions had deescalated following direct military talks, not foreign intervention. The Congress also alleged recent US actions reflect major diplomatic setbacks for India.