INDIAN POLITICS
"Why has Rahul Gandhi not visited victims of Kallakurichi liquor tragedy?" BJP on LoP's Hathras visit Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, visited Hathras to meet the grieving families affected by the recent stampede. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the Congress MP for not visiting the families of victims in the Kallakurichi illicit l...
06 Jul, 2024, 12.40 AM IST"As if they won World Cup": Rohit Pawar slams Mahayuti over photos of political leaders at felicitation event at CM's residence Rohit Pawar raises concerns over political photos at CM's residence post T20 World Cup win. Indian team members meet Maharashtra CM and PM Modi to celebrate victory over South Africa. Bumrah named 'Player of the Tournament' after India's historic wi...
05 Jul, 2024, 07.19 PM ISTIndian Army confirms payment of Rs 98.39 lakh to Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family after Rahul Gandhi's claim The Indian Army affirmed its commitment to honoring soldiers' sacrifices amid controversy over compensation for Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family. The Army clarified that they received Rs 98.39 lakhs and are due another Rs 67 lakhs pending police verific...
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Army shouldn't be involved in politics: Former IAF chief RKS Bhadauria slams Rahul Gandhi Former Indian Air Force chief and BJP leader RKS Bhadauria criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning the Agniveer scheme and demanded an apology for accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying about compensation to the family of A...
04 Jul, 2024, 10.47 PM ISTDespite NTR's cajoling, Venkaiah Naidu Garu stayed with BJP & helped it grow in Andhra Pradesh Celebrating the 75th birthday of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu, former Vice President, known for dedication to public service. His journey reflects adaptability and commitment. Venkaiah Garu's eloquence and focus on developmental issues earned him res...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTIt's official: Indian politics now means Modi versus Rahul Due to the BJP's deep traction among vast swathes of voter bases across the country for a decade, Rahul nearly doubling the tally of his party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections must be counted as the coming of age of a leader whom many did not conside...
26 Jun, 2024, 04.50 PM IST'Simply not for me': After consecutive defeats, Bhaichung Bhutia quits politics Leaving politics after successive defeats, I acknowledge SKM's win in Sikkim. Despite setbacks since 2014, I aimed to enhance sports and tourism in Sikkim, a vision unfulfilled due to electoral outcomes. My journey reflects a commitment to the state...
25 Jun, 2024, 06.42 PM ISTWho is Suraj Revanna? Here's all you need to know about the charges against him Suraj Revanna, a Karnataka MLC and member of the prominent Revanna family, was arrested on sexual assault charges. The charges stem from a complaint by a party worker alleging abuse at Revanna's farmhouse. Revanna denied the accusations, claiming ex...
23 Jun, 2024, 01.24 PM ISTABC report on allegations against India could have damaged bilateral partnership: Ex-Australian High Commissioner to India Former Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell criticized the recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation report alleging Indian 'interference' in Australian politics. The report claimed that the Sikh diaspora in India was 'coerced' by ...
20 Jun, 2024, 10.42 PM ISTOpposition can learn from Naveen Patnaik’s bipartisan ways Despite facing electoral defeat, Winston Churchill, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and now Patnaik have emerged as national heroes with enduring legacies because they chose to put national interest before political advantage
18 Jun, 2024, 05.16 PM ISTSee policy continuity even with coalition government: Gokul Laroia, CEO, Morgan Stanley Asia Morgan Stanley's Asia CEO Gokul Laroia discussed Indian elections, markets, and risks with Nishanth Vasudevan before an investor conference.
10 Jun, 2024, 12.14 PM ISTPM Modi equals record feat of 3rd straight term as challenges await Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for a third straight term, making history as the first non-Congress leader to achieve this feat. His BJP party's third-best tally of 240 seats is seen as a disappointment despite the victory. The ...
09 Jun, 2024, 08.44 PM IST"We are ready to eat humble pie": Prashant Kishor reflects on misjudged 2024 LS election forecast Election strategist Prashant Kishor acknowledged mistakes in his 2024 Lok Sabha election predictions, admitting the BJP won fewer seats than anticipated. Kishor, who forecasted the BJP would secure around 300 seats, saw the party win 240 seats. Desp...
07 Jun, 2024, 10.35 PM ISTETMarkets Smart Talk: There will be political stability; healthcare could turn out to be the dark horse in FY25: Aditya Khemka Global investors haven't got much choice but to remain invested in India and perhaps increase allocations despite the political uncertainty.
06 Jun, 2024, 09.01 AM ISTExpect market to consolidate for some time: Vikas Khemani So, I guess the frothy valuation stocks will come down, corrections will happen. Markets might consolidate for some time and to some extent it is healthy. Also, probably we will have a strong opposition so we will have to see what kind of reforms g...
05 Jun, 2024, 09.29 AM ISTPolitical, market volatility spice markets up Investor sentiment is fragile in Asian markets amid concerns over U.S. and global economic growth. Indian assets have been volatile due to the country's general election result.
05 Jun, 2024, 07.45 AM ISTAmit Shah: BJP's key strategist who rose to become one of the most influential figures in Indian politics Amit Shah's strategic acumen and BJP's electoral outcomes, including the need for NDA allies, were key in the Lok Sabha polls. His influence on party growth and governance has been significant.
04 Jun, 2024, 09.36 PM IST'Deeply humbled' by voters who turned up at polling stations: EC after last phase of LS polls The Election Commission expressed gratitude to voters for participating in the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the importance of Indian democracy and voters' rights.
01 Jun, 2024, 08.08 PM ISTXX chromosome factor: Women voters could rewrite India's polity It will be a transformative moment in the social fabric of India, inspired by growing empowerment of women. Over the last decade, a range of government initiatives, both at national and state levels, have empowered women like never before. As a resu...
27 May, 2024, 11.00 PM IST"Right case for President's Rule...": Jairam Ramesh on Haryana political crisis Amid the political crisis in Haryana, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Friday asserted that the Haryana Government has "lost its majority" adding that it is the "right case" for the President's Rule.
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