JDU and TDP stress loyalty to NDA; Modi likely to take oath on 8 June
In a dramatic turn following the Lok Sabha election results, which contradicted exit polls and denied a clear majority to the BJP, key allies JDU’s Nitish Kumar and TDP’s N…
BJP unlikely to cross majority mark; May need alliance to form government
JDU’s Nitish Kumar and TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu emerge as “potential kingmakers” As the counting for the Lok Sabha polls is underway, the BJP is unlikely to cross the majority mark…
2.33 million hectares of tree cover lost since 2000? NGT seeks Central government response
Assam lost the most tree covers with 324,000 hectares, followed by Mizoram (312,000 hectares), Arunachal Pradesh (262,000 hectares), Nagaland (259,000 hectares) and Manipur (240,000 hectares) The National Green Tribunal (NGT)…
NGT investigates Arsenic contamination in rice; Union Ministries and CPCB summoned
Is rice contaminated with Arsenic? NGT’s probe raises concerns Prompted by a Times Now news article titled ‘Arsenic in Food: Should you wash rice before cooking it?’, the National Green…
India declares one-day state mourning after Iran President dies in chopper crash
A one-day state mourning will be observed across India on Tuesday as a mark of respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, the Union Home…
Following Rahul Gandhi’s acceptance, BJP chooses Yuva Morcha VP for debate instead of PM Modi
Following senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s acceptance to an invitation to engage in a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP on Monday deputed its Yuva Morcha Vice…
Rahul Gandhi accepts public debate with PM Modi
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accepted an invitation to engage in a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on pressing national issues. The invitation, extended by former Editor…
Former judges & journalist call for public debate between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
Aimed at fostering transparency and informed decision-making, former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur, former High Court Chief Justice AP Shah, and veteran journalist N Ram have extended invitations to…
India’s Act East Policy is not domestic Indian politics
India’s Act East Policy, designed to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties, and strategic relationships in Southeast Asia and East Asia, deserves scrutiny for its broader geopolitical objectives beyond the development…
Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 sees 1717 candidates contesting across 10 states/UTs
A total of 1717 candidates from 10 States and Union Territories are set to contest elections in phase 4 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on 13 May. Across these…