The BJP retained power in four of the five states that went to the polls.
AAP snatched Punjab from the rule of the Congress.
AAP is claiming, it is the natural and national alternative to the Bhartiya janta party.
Chief minister said it is the victory of nationalism and good governance.
The AAP will have two chief Ministers after Thursday’s results which is as many as what the congress has.
# Tea prices
Tea auctions by the Tea Trade associations of Cochin (TTAC) are struggling to find takers due to the subdued export demand to Russia.
Other Commonwealth of independent states (CIS) nations are also showing low demand against the backdrop of the Russia – Ukraine war.
The efforts to auction tea in all categories – CTC or Orthodox (both leaf and dust) have met with lukewarm response with practically no takers for nearly half of the tea on offer at Kochi auctions.
# Colombo security conclave
National security advisor Ajit Doval has called for close operations among India’s maritime neighbours to combat shared security challenges.
Also, Colombo security conclave expanded its membership and scope.
Last year, India, srilanka and the Maldives revived a trilateral initiative on Indian Ocean maritime security.
# Sugar exports
Indian sugar mills signed contracts to export 550000 tonnes of the sugar in recent days.
The surging global prices and a weak rupee made overseas sales lucrative.
Higher exports from the world ‘s second bigger sugar producer could check the rally in global prices.