Maharashtra votes for 288 seats in single phase: What’s at stake?
NEW DELHI: All 288 seats in Maharashtra are set to vote for assembly elections on Wednesday in a single phase. Along with Maharashtra, Jharkhand will also vote for 38 seats in the second and final phase. In Maharashtra, it’s a high-stakes battle for the two major alliances, Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti which is currently in power, […]
IIT Graduate’s Post Thanking IT Job For Dream Home Sparks Debate
Information technology professionals in India now have an unprecedented advantage due to the arrival of the technology era. In addition to making life easier, the digital era has provided Indian youth the opportunity to pursue lucrative careers with high pay. For many, buying a home has become a symbol of success and a major life […]
In a first, Ukraine fires US missiles inside Russia: Why it matters
Representative image Ukrainian forces carried out their first strike on a border region in Russia using Western-supplied missiles as President Vladimir Putin approved an updated nuclear doctrine expanding the conditions for using atomic weapons. Ukraine deployed ATACMS missiles to strike a military facility in the western Bryansk region, Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement […]
BJP counters ‘cash-for-vote’ claims with video of opp’n distributing cash
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday levelled charges against NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar for distributing cash to voters on the eve of Maharashtra assembly elections.This comes hours after the opposition bloc targeted the ruling party after senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde was caught in the “cash-for-votes” row.BJP Maharashtra unit, through its social media […]
‘Like Rajinikanth’s movie!’: Fadnavis dismisses attack on Deshmukh
Devendra Fadnavis dismisses attack on Anil Deshmukh NEW DELHI: In a Bollywood-worthy twist to election season drama, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has labeled the alleged stone attack on ex-Home Minister Anil Deshmukh as pure fiction. Comparing it to a Rajinikanth blockbuster, Fadnavis on Tuesday accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of spinning a […]
Amid Concerns Of World War 3, Sweden Gives Citizens Survival Tips
The Swedish government has started giving out a handbook on war preparation to its citizens on Monday, in a move that reflects escalating security worries around the world. The handbook provides helpful guidance on managing crises, including possible military attacks. The move has come at a time when US President-elect Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump […]
No Tickets, No TTE: The Free Train Ride Connecting Punjab And Himachal
An Indian train, which offers a 13-kilometre ride without tickets, has been operational for 75 years. The Bhakra-Nangal train, connecting Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, embarks on a picturesque route every day, crossing the Sutlej River, passing the Shivalik hills and chugging through three tunnels and six stations. The journey is celebrated for its natural beauty, […]
What Iraq Plans To Do For The First Time Since Saddam Hussein’s Regime In 1987
Iraq will begin its first full national census in more than three decades on Wednesday, a pivotal moment as it looks to gather demographic data for future planning and development. The census, the first full one since Saddam Hussein was President in 1987, aims to provide a comprehensive count of Iraq’s population, estimated to exceed […]
Beijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for ‘medical care’
Beijing said Tuesday (November 19, 2024) the head of a Myanmar ethnic minority armed group had come to China for “medical care”, after news reports in its war-torn neighbour said he had been arrested on Chinese orders. China is a major ally and arms supplier of Myanmar’s ruling junta, but is also thought to maintain […]
BJP files complaint against Aaditya Thackeray for MCC violation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai secretary Pratik Karpe on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The complaint pertains to a post made by Mr. Thackeray on November 19 at 11:05 a.m., which […]
Norway killer Breivik seeks parole 13 years after massacre
Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in Norway in twin attacks in 2011, on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) asked a court for parole for the second time, a request widely expected to be denied. Under Norwegian law, the 45-year-old is allowed to seek conditional early release once a year after having served […]
Nikki Haley calls out ‘Morning Joe’ hosts for meeting with Trump: ‘They saw their ratings’
Nikki Haley calls out ‘Morning Joe’ hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough for meeting with Trump Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations, has called out MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for their recent face-to-face meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, accusing them of attempting to boost their ratings after […]