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Armaan Bhatnagar is a news editor with nearly 14 years of experience in digital media across leading organisations including The Times of India, Microsoft, and Network18. Over the years, Armaan has reported extensively on Indian politics, global affairs, the economy, and business. He has led coverage of landmark events ranging from three Lok Sabha elections and multiple state polls to historic Supreme Court judgments. He has closely followed US and Pakistani politics, Middle East developments, and key geopolitical developments. He has also helped build innovative newsroom products, including COVID dashboards, election trackers, economy meters, and a range of data-driven properties.

How Nehru's first I-Day speech of 3rd term converges with PM Modi's 2024 address

INDIA

How Nehru's first I-Day speech of 3rd term converges with PM Modi's 2024 address

Nehru's first speech of his third term—11th overall—signalled continuity and reaffirmed the government's commitment to nation-building and unity.

'Action against passerby but not MCD officials': Delhi HC pulls up authorities over coaching centre deaths

INDIA

'Action against passerby but not MCD officials': Delhi HC pulls up authorities over coaching centre deaths

Reacting strongly to the coaching centre deaths in Delhi, the acting chief justice observed that there is an "underlying malice" on the part of the administration and all the departments are just "busy passing the buck"

Congress's big message: The significance of Priyanka Gandhi's poll debut

INDIA

Congress's big message: The significance of Priyanka Gandhi's poll debut

If Priyanka manages to win Wayanad, it will be the first time she enters Parliament as an MP. It will also be the first time that all three Gandhi family members - Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka - will be in Parliament together.

NEET-UG 2024: Centre, NTA cancel grace marks awarded to 1,563 candidates, re-test offered

INDIA

NEET-UG 2024: Centre, NTA cancel grace marks awarded to 1,563 candidates, re-test offered

The apex court has agreed to the suggestion by Centre and NTA and closed the case regarding the issue of grace marks awarded in the NEET-UG exam.

BJP's big state woes, vote-seat conundrum, saffron greenshoots: Lok Sabha results explained in charts

LOK-SABHA-ELECTION

BJP's big state woes, vote-seat conundrum, saffron greenshoots: Lok Sabha results explained in charts

Let's take a deep dive into the big numbers to decode the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha elections phase 7: PM Modi eyes Kashi hat-trick, 'queen' takes on 'prince', Abhishek Banerjee's acid test

POLITICS

Lok Sabha elections phase 7: PM Modi eyes Kashi hat-trick, 'queen' takes on 'prince', Abhishek Banerjee's acid test

Over 900 candidates are in the fray in the final phase, which will cover all the constituencies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh along with key seats in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

Delhi Lok Sabha elections: A look at the 7 high-stakes poll battles

DELHI

Delhi Lok Sabha elections: A look at the 7 high-stakes poll battles

Delhi has several bellwether constituencies who have more often than not picked the party that goes on to form the government at the Centre.

Lok Sabha elections phase 6 blockbusters: Clash of Bihari babus in Delhi, Maneka's 'lonely' battle, Mufti's fight for survival

POLITICS

Lok Sabha elections phase 6 blockbusters: Clash of Bihari babus in Delhi, Maneka's 'lonely' battle, Mufti's fight for survival

The penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections will cover the national capital Delhi and adjoining Haryana besides several key constituencies in states like Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Battle for 'karmabhoomi', Sena vs Sena, celeb showdown: High-voltage clashes in 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls

POLITICS

Battle for 'karmabhoomi', Sena vs Sena, celeb showdown: High-voltage clashes in 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha elections phase 5: Nearly 700 candidates are in the fray in this phase, including prominent ones like Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal and Smriti Irani.

Fiery Hyderabad clash, Akhilesh's quest for 'revenge', Andhra family feud: 10 key contests in Lok Sabha polls phase 4

POLITICS

Fiery Hyderabad clash, Akhilesh's quest for 'revenge', Andhra family feud: 10 key contests in Lok Sabha polls phase 4

As many as 96 Lok Sabha constituencies are being voted for on May 13. Polling is also on for the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha assemblies

Lok Sabha elections Phase 3: Stakes high for BJP as 93 seats go to polls; spotlight on 10 key clashes

POLITICS

Lok Sabha elections Phase 3: Stakes high for BJP as 93 seats go to polls; spotlight on 10 key clashes

With the conclusion of this phase, the general election will reach its halfway stage with voting concluding in over 280 constituencies.

Kasturi Satya Prasad: Emerging young leader challenging ‘outsiders’ in Andhra Pradesh’s Nidadavolu

POLITICS

Kasturi Satya Prasad: Emerging young leader challenging ‘outsiders’ in Andhra Pradesh’s Nidadavolu

Independent candidate Kasturi Satya Prasad is posing a formidable challenge to YSR Congress and Jana Sena in the upcoming May 13 assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh's Nidadavolu.

Lok Sabha polls 2024 phase 2: All eyes will be on these high-voltage clashes

POLITICS

Lok Sabha polls 2024 phase 2: All eyes will be on these high-voltage clashes

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The BJP-led NDA had won 56 of the 88 seats that are going to polls in phase 2 while UPA bagged 24.

PM Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' offensive: What did Rahul Gandhi, Congress manifesto really say on wealth redistribution?

POLITICS

PM Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' offensive: What did Rahul Gandhi, Congress manifesto really say on wealth redistribution?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that a Congress government in power would take away personal assets and gold and redistribute them to "infiltrators". But what are the Congress statements that prompted PM Modi's poll offensive? Here's a look

Lok Sabha elections 2024 begin: A look at high-stakes contests in first phase

POLITICS

Lok Sabha elections 2024 begin: A look at high-stakes contests in first phase

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase.

Lok Sabha elections: What southern states mean for BJP's 400+ poll math

LOK-SABHA-ELECTION

Lok Sabha elections: What southern states mean for BJP's 400+ poll math

Lok Sabha elections: The southern states hold significance for BJP's 2024 poll arithmetic.

BJP-MNS alliance buzz grows: What it means for Maharashtra's political dynamics

LOK-SABHA-ELECTION

BJP-MNS alliance buzz grows: What it means for Maharashtra's political dynamics

Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections: A potential tie-up with Raj Thackeray could give BJP ammunition to take on Uddhav Thackeray in certain regions where Shiv Sena (UBT) is strong.

Haryana to get new CM: What's next for Manohar Lal Khattar?

LOK-SABHA-ELECTION

Haryana to get new CM: What's next for Manohar Lal Khattar?

Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Reports suggest that he may be given a national role like former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Chouhan.

India hits back at China's protest over PM Modi's Arunachal visit

INDIA

India hits back at China's protest over PM Modi's Arunachal visit

India has asserted that Arunachal Pradesh is an "inalienable part of India" and China has been made aware of this time and again.

What is Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)? Who will be impacted?

INDIA

What is Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)? Who will be impacted?

The legislation, cleared by Parliament in 2019, grants Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

Eye on China, anti-piracy thrust: Significance of INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep

INDIA

Eye on China, anti-piracy thrust: Significance of INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep

To enhance security infrastructure at the strategically significant Lakshadweep Islands, the Indian Navy is set to inaugurate its latest base, "INS Jatayu," on March 6 at Minicoy, the southernmost atoll of the archipelago. This new base, serving as India's second in Lakshadweep, aims to expand New Delhi's operational surveillance capabilities in the region.

NDA, INDIA bloc, others: Key contenders in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

INDIA

NDA, INDIA bloc, others: Key contenders in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Pre-poll alliances are an inherent character of elections in India, especially the Lok Sabha polls. In the run up to the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, two prominent alliances will square off against each other: the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition bloc INDIA, or Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, which includes Congress.

How Rajya Sabha Election results will have bearing on Lok Sabha Polls

POLITICS

How Rajya Sabha Election results will have bearing on Lok Sabha Polls

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