INDIA
What is 'One Nation, One Election'—an ambitious promise Modi govt intends to fulfil in its 3rd term
In his first Independence Day speech of his third term, PM Modi last month made a strong pitch for "One Nation, One Election" yet again, saying that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the country's progress.
INDIA
Netflix's 'IC 814' web series courts controversy: Here's the real story of Kandahar hijack of 1999
The controversy around the latest web series on Kandahar hijacking incident has rekindled memories of the seven agonising days when 155 passengers and crew were held captive by Pakistan-based terrorists.
INDIA
Nuclear submarine INS Arighaat: India bolsters N-triad with eye on China and Pakistan
Union minister Rajnath Singh said that ‘Arighaat’ will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance & peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
POLITICS
How Rajya Sabha Election results will have bearing on Lok Sabha Polls
