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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.

'Enough is enough': President Murmu expresses anguish over Kolkata rape & murder case

INDIA

'Enough is enough': President Murmu expresses anguish over Kolkata rape & murder case

"No civilised society can allow daughters and sisters to be subjected to such atrocities," President Murmu said in the wake of the horrific incident.

J&K elections: Omar Abdullah said he 'won't humiliate' himself by fighting polls in UT. Why did he change his mind?

INDIA

J&K elections: Omar Abdullah said he 'won't humiliate' himself by fighting polls in UT. Why did he change his mind?

Omar's decision to contest comes after much drama within the NC, since the former J&K CM was initially reluctant to contest the assembly polls.

Warship vs warship: India & China come face to face at Sri Lankan port

INDIA

Warship vs warship: India & China come face to face at Sri Lankan port

Navy's frontline warship INS Mumbai, which is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, was seen berthed at the Colombo harbour on Monday. Its visit coincided with the presence of three Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy warships

US unleashes fresh sanctions: Can they dent Russia's trade with allies?

BUSINESS

US unleashes fresh sanctions: Can they dent Russia's trade with allies?

In June this year, the US imposed similar sanctions on China-based companies selling semiconductors to Moscow to widen its isolation of Russia and undercut its military machine.

JJP's Dushyant Chautala on returning to NDA for Haryana elections: 'I can say on record that ...'

POLITICS

JJP's Dushyant Chautala on returning to NDA for Haryana elections: 'I can say on record that ...'

He said that despite offering his steadfast support to BJP over the last 4.5 years, the saffron party did not return the favour during seat-sharing talks for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Mayawati recalls infamous 1995 guest house incident to attack Congress & SP; praises BJP

POLITICS

Mayawati recalls infamous 1995 guest house incident to attack Congress & SP; praises BJP

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that despite being in power at the Centre, Congress did not did not come to her aid when Samajwadi Party workers carried out a "deadly attack" on her in 1995.

BJP wants Haryana polls to be postponed; Congress & AAP cry foul

INDIA

BJP wants Haryana polls to be postponed; Congress & AAP cry foul

The BJP has requested the Election Commission to delay the Haryana assembly elections due to a series of holidays around the polling date, arguing that it may affect voter turnout. Congress and AAP have claimed that BJP is using the holiday issue as an excuse since it fears defeat in the state.

NC's Farooq Abdullah laughs off question about contesting J&K polls: 'I will not answer it'

INDIA

NC's Farooq Abdullah laughs off question about contesting J&K polls: 'I will not answer it'

"It's better if you don't me ask me this question. I will not answer it," a smiling Farooq told reporters when asked whether he will be contesting the elections or sees himself becoming the chief minister again.

Why is Putin's 'friend' PM Modi visiting Ukraine? Three possible reasons

INDIA

Why is Putin's 'friend' PM Modi visiting Ukraine? Three possible reasons

Modi's visit to Ukraine, the first by an Indian head of state, will be closely watched by long standing ally Russia as well as the West.

'Not an era of war': PM Modi reiterates India's stand in Poland ahead of key Ukraine visit

INDIA

'Not an era of war': PM Modi reiterates India's stand in Poland ahead of key Ukraine visit

During his address, PM Modi said that India maintained distance from all the countries for decades but the new Bharat fosters close ties with nations.

'Won't let you distract me': Rahul Gandhi's response to question on Kolkata rape draws BJP's ire

INDIA

'Won't let you distract me': Rahul Gandhi's response to question on Kolkata rape draws BJP's ire

Rahul, who is in his Lok Sabha constituency Rae Bareli after a Dalit man was shot dead earlier this month, said that he has already commented on the Kolkata rape-murder case when asked to comment on the same by reporters.

J&K polls: Will he, won't he? Omar Abdullah's moral stance & father Farooq's dilemma

INDIA

J&K polls: Will he, won't he? Omar Abdullah's moral stance & father Farooq's dilemma

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah took a moral stance in 2020 that he will not contest the elections until Centre restores the statehood of J&K.

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.

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