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Senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani claimed on Wednesday that Articles 370 and 35A would not have been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir if the PDP had not allied with the BJP in 2014. He alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led party, instead of prioritizing the region’s development, contributed to the decisions that led to […]
Workers of Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction blocked leader Chhagan Bhujbal from entering the polling booth in Maharashtra’s Yevla constituency today. Bhujbal, contesting from Nashik, faced protests from NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) workers upset over his switch to the Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Bhujbal denied allegations that his move was to avoid […]
Ex Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal approached the Delhi High Court on Wednesday, challenging the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate’s prosecution complaints in the Excise Policy case, citing lack of sanction. Kejriwal contested a September 17 sessions court order that dismissed his plea against the summons. The case is expected to […]
Karnataka Congress leader Tejaswini Gowda criticized the uproar over Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan’s controversial ‘kaliya’ remarks about JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy. Speaking to reporters, she questioned the inconsistency in the backlash, pointing out that it was acceptable for Radhika Kumarswamy, the Union Minister’s wife, to refer to her husband as “Kariya,̶...
BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is confident of BJP-led Mahayuti alliance getting a majority victory in Maharashtra assembly polls. He emphasized the central government’s role in the state’s development, and mentioned a 12,000 crore investment to the water minister. Gadkari called for citizens to vote, highlighting that these elections are about Maharashtra’s future.
Injuries are troubling Team India as it prepares for the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma is already unavailable, and Shubman Gill is missing the first match due to a finger injury. Also, opener Yashaswi Jaiswal suffered a minor injury during a net session before the first Test match. A photo showing a […]
The US government is set to provide heavy weapons to Ukraine to aid in its ongoing war with Russia. As part of this, President Biden has approved an additional $275 million arms package, which includes anti-personnel mines, Himars, drones, and Javelin missiles. These anti-personnel mines will be used to deter Russian forces in the eastern […]
The application deadline for the entrance exam to fill vacant seats in classes 9 and 11 at Navodaya schools across the country has been extended again. Originally set to expire on Tuesday, the deadline has now been extended to Nov 26. Candidates will have the opportunity to edit incorrect details in their applications on Nov […]
The Maharashtra and Jharkhand exit polls will be made available to the public after 6:30 pm today. These exit polls, conducted by various media agencies, will provide estimates of the potential victors. The exit polls cannot be released until 30 minutes after the polling concludes, as per Section 126A of the Representation of the People […]
Caste dynamics play a pivotal role in Maharashtra assembly elections. Key groups include the Marathas, who dominate politically and socially, and the OBCs, comprising communities like Kunbis and Malis, holding significant sway. Dalits, particularly from the Scheduled Castes, and Adivasis also influence outcomes in reserved constituencies. The Muslim minority adds to the mixed result.
The ruling Mahayuti bloc and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are optimistic about securing a clear majority in the 288-seat Maharashtra assembly. A total of 8.96 crore voters are expected to cast their votes in the single-phase election. Polling is underway peacefully across the state and will continue until 6 pm. Notably, this is the first […]
Manipur Minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei has reinforced security at his home following recent attacks on lawmakers’ residences. The BJP MLA from Khurai added barbed wire fencing and constructed a bunker after inter-communal violence escalated in the state. Clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023 have left over 200 dead and displaced thousands.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar accused opposition of nitpicking and claimed that the Congress has been always committed to pro-poor policies. He was responding to criticism over recent government decisions to review Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards. He defended the Congress’s track record while lashing out at BJP and JD(S). BJP is only trying to […]
Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara indicated that the state Congress might initiate disciplinary action against Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan. This comes after Khan’s controversial remarks about Union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy. Khan referred to Kumaraswamy as “Kaalia” (dark-skinned), a comment criticised as a racist slur by the NDA and widely condemned.
BJP leader Chitra Wagh criticized the Congress following the attack on Archana Rothe, the sister of BJP MLA Pratap Adsad. Wagh suggested that Congress candidate Virendra Jagtap might be involved in the incident. Adsad, who is contesting the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections from Dhamangaon Railway in Amravati, has been at the center of the controversy.