The BJD's electoral debacle underscored its failure to groom a credible second-tier leadership. With Patnaik monopolizing decision-making, few senior leaders were empowered to manage the party effectively. This unpreparedness was glaring for a party that had enjoyed unbroken electoral success since its inception in 1997.
In the aftermath of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself facing a significant setback, prompting reflections on the party's campaign strategy and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the BJP leading in only 244 seats, falling short of the halfway mark of 272, questions arise about the effectiveness of Modi's personalized campaign approach.
Recent devastating fire incidents at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, and a children's hospital in Delhi, claiming over 30 lives, underscore the critical importance of adhering to fire safety regulations in India. These tragedies have amplified the call for rigorous enforcement of safety measures, particularly in structures vulnerable to man-made disasters.
As India awaits the results of its Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious target of securing 400 seats for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems uncertain. In the 2019 polls, BJP clinched 303 seats, but party insiders, opposition members, and analysts suggest a lack of a "Modi wave" this time around.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chosen not to move forward with his plan to eliminate the graduate visa due to strong resistance from important cabinet members.
In response to the Delhi High Court's ruling on May 17, SpiceJet will want a refund of Rs 450 crore from the Rs 730 crore it had previously paid to erstwhile promoter Kalanithi Maran and his company, KAL Airways.
A scorching heatwave engulfed several parts of North India, with temperatures soaring beyond 45 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 18). Barmer in Rajasthan and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh recorded blistering highs of 46.9 degrees Celsius, while Surendranagar and Deesa in Gujarat experienced temperatures ranging between 45 and 45.5 degrees Celsius.
All candidates and all political parties have to submit a clear statement of their poll expenditure within 90 days of the completion of the polling to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The ninth edition of Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia" list, which includes 300 young trailblazers, leaders, and entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific area under 30, is now out there.
Researchers revealed on Thursday that the Covid-19 vaccine, developed by the massive British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in partnership with Oxford University, increases the risk of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT), an uncommon but deadly blood clotting disease.
The UGC NET 2024 exam registration deadline has been extended by the National Testing Agency (NTA). By May 19, 2024, interested and qualified candidates can now complete the application forms on the official website. May 15, 2024, was the prior registration deadline. May 20, 2024, is the deadline for paying the examination fee using a credit or debit card, Net Banking, or UPI.
As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 progress, the fourth phase emerges as a pivotal moment in India's democratic journey. With 96 seats up for grabs across 10 states and Union Territories, political parties brace for another crucial showdown. This phase marks the halfway mark in the election process, with only three phases remaining.
In response to mounting criticism over his decision to retain his position as Chief Minister of Delhi while incarcerated at Tihar Jail, Arvind Kejriwal asserted that his refusal to resign was a symbolic stand against what he deemed as dictatorial tactics employed by the BJP-led central government.