As voting for the Maharashtra assembly elections concluded on 288 seats, exit polls suggest that the ruling Mahayuti alliance is poised to retain power, while the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) put up a strong fight but is expected to fall short of a majority. Key Highlights: Voter Turnout: The state recorded a 62.05% turnout, […]
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NEW DELHI: In a significant political development, former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot has switched sides, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just a day after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In a resignation letter addressed to AAP leadership, Gahlot cited “grave challenges from within the party” as his reason for leaving. Gahlot, who […]
In a significant development in the long-unsolved case of a tribal leader’s murder, a court in Odisha’s Rayagada district has issued non-bailable warrants against six individuals, including N Bhaskar Rao, a former Rajya Sabha MP from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The court action pertains to the 14-year-old murder of Bhagirathi Mandangi, a respected tribal […]
The Supreme Court has refused to grant bail to former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault. This decision comes after the Karnataka High Court had previously denied his bail request on October 21, citing concerns that his influential position might enable him to tamper with […]
Following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President for a second non-consecutive term, India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, identified several strategic areas where India stands to benefit. Speaking to business leaders in Sydney, Jaishankar shared insights on how this new political landscape could deepen US-India ties. Notably, this marks the first
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Thursday, following her absence from a scheduled appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the capital. Buch was expected to address the panel but informed members that she was “not in a position to travel to Delhi.” Addressing […]
KOLKATA: In a bid to bolster the Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s grassroots reach and effectiveness, senior party leader Abhishek Banerjee has presented a proposal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling for a performance-based revamp within the party’s district organisations and municipalities. Abhishek, who serves as the party’s national general secretary and
Israel launched an early-morning aerial attack on Iran, targeting military sites in Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran. The operation, confirmed by Israeli officials, involved fighter jets, drones, and missiles in a three-phase assault. Iran reported two casualties among its defense forces, with limited damage to military installations. What we Know so far
In a sharp rebuke, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s absence from a crucial Parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday, accusing her of avoiding accountability. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, demanded answers about who might be shielding Buch from scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). “Why is Madhabi Buch hesitant
India’s recalled high commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, has openly criticized Canada for what he describes as a profound diplomatic betrayal, following an unexpected and tense standoff. In a candid interview with PTI after his return to New Delhi, Verma revealed his shock at Canada’s behavior, calling it deeply unprofessional and likening it to being […]
