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Explained | Congress' move to appoint two general secretaries in Uttar Pradesh

POLITICS

Explained | Congress' move to appoint two general secretaries in Uttar Pradesh

With 80 Lok Sabha seats, Uttar Pradesh sends the highest number of MPs. Of this, East Uttar Pradesh accounts for 42 seats, while the remaining 38 is in the West region

Drone Regulations 1.0 can fetch India major slice of $100 billion industry

BUSINESS

Drone Regulations 1.0 can fetch India major slice of $100 billion industry

The policy, formulated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has created a huge base for a drone ecosystem in the country.

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: 438 crorepatis, 368 with criminal cases are in the fray

POLITICS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: 438 crorepatis, 368 with criminal cases are in the fray

A report issued by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analyzes 1,777 out of 1,821 candidates on the basis of disclosures made in their affidavit

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Average assets of re-contesting MLAs increased by 70%

POLITICS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Average assets of re-contesting MLAs increased by 70%

Average assets of re-contesting MLAs in Telangana increased by Rs 5.66 crore between 2014 and 2018

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Key factors that influence voting behaviour

POLITICS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Key factors that influence voting behaviour

Voters take multiple factors before casting their vote. Here are the key factors voters of Telangana are looking at before polling on December 7

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: It won't be a cakewalk for TRS as Prajakutami gains steam

POLITICS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: It won't be a cakewalk for TRS as Prajakutami gains steam

As per political analysts, TRS commands a lead but the opposition alliance is fast closing that gap

Muslims to play crucial role in Telangana Assembly polls

POLITICS

Muslims to play crucial role in Telangana Assembly polls

In the last assembly elections held in 2014, the result showed that majority of Muslim voters backed TRS candidates, especially in North Telangana

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Why the Congress lost ground in its bastion in 2014

TRENDS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Why the Congress lost ground in its bastion in 2014

The defeat in Telangana region in 2014 was a big setback for Congress, which played a prominent role in carving it out as a separate state, as the voters preferred the regional party TRS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: A look at how various regions voted in 2014

POLITICS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: A look at how various regions voted in 2014

Telangana is going to vote on December 7 to elect the fresh government. The counting of votes will take place along with Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Rajasthan on December 11.

70% MLAs crorepati, 56% with criminal cases: An analysis of the outgoing Telangana Assembly

TRENDS

70% MLAs crorepati, 56% with criminal cases: An analysis of the outgoing Telangana Assembly

As the state is ready to elect a new government, take a look at an analysis on sitting MLAs based on their financial assets, criminal cases, educational qualifications and gender representation, published by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

4 years of Modi govt: A list of promises PM's constituency awaits to be fulfilled

POLITICS

4 years of Modi govt: A list of promises PM's constituency awaits to be fulfilled

Here's a reality check of what Narendra Modi had promised to do in Varanasi. Find out how the BJP has struggled to live up to its expectations.

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Here's why the battle gets tougher for KCR this time

POLITICS

Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Here's why the battle gets tougher for KCR this time

With the voting date (December 7) only a month away, let's take a look at the challenges faced by the TRS government

Love for Garba music is the same across the world, says Dandiya Queen Falguni Pathak

ENTERTAINMENT

Love for Garba music is the same across the world, says Dandiya Queen Falguni Pathak

In conversation with Moneycontrol, the singer talked about her career, evolution in Indian music and its present form, plans of returning to the world of pop music and Garba

Surgical strikes: As Centre plans to 'celebrate 2nd anniversary', here's all that happened

POLITICS

Surgical strikes: As Centre plans to 'celebrate 2nd anniversary', here's all that happened

The event led to a rare time in Indian politics when the Opposition stood united with the government. Parties like Congress, AAP and JD(U) praised the central government and armed forces

How CM Manohar Parrikar's illness has affected the political posturing in Goa

POLITICS

How CM Manohar Parrikar's illness has affected the political posturing in Goa

The root of the current political situation can be traced back to the 2017 Goa assembly elections, when the BJP formed the government despite winning lesser seats than the Congress

Happy birthday Narendra Modi: Varanasi gears up as PM to celebrate day with schoolchildren

INDIA

Happy birthday Narendra Modi: Varanasi gears up as PM to celebrate day with schoolchildren

Medical camps will be setup at 68 locations across the district and 68 major spots will be illuminated with lamps in the evening to mark the prime minister's 68th birthday.

Congress ties up with TDP, CPI in Telangana. Let's take a look at the party's history of alliances

POLITICS

Congress ties up with TDP, CPI in Telangana. Let's take a look at the party's history of alliances

The objective behind the alliance is said to be a part of the Congress’ effort to forge opposition unity at the national level and use it to knock out Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the next Lok Sabha election, scheduled to be held in 2019

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