Congress' 3 ex CMs may lose relevance post Lok Sabha polls

These leaders were distanced from the close circles of power in the Congress after the electoral failures that the party faced in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in 2023 assembly elections.

BJP ESTABLISHING OWN CONNECT WITH YADAV VOTERS IN UTTAR PRADESH

BJP aims to sway Yadav voters in UP, while SP focuses on inclusivity; evolving dynamics reshape electoral strategies.

BOTH BJP AND AAP EMBRACE STREET PLAY TO CATCH DELHI'S IMAGINATION

Delhi's electoral battleground intensifies with BJP and AAP deploying street theatre to engage voters, highlighting achievements and allegations.

Firozabad will witness a strong contest between BJP and SP

In 2019, the family feud between Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav helped the BJP win the seat. The Yadav vote got divided.

ARVINDER LOVELY JOINS BJP AHEAD OF DELHI'S TURN TO VOTE

Leaders in Delhi Congress say they were unhappy with Lovely’s administrative style.

BENGAL POISED FOR INTERESTING BATTLES IN THIRD PHASE OF ELECTIONS

Voting for four Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal’s constituencies of Malda Uttar, Malda Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad will be held in the third phase on 7 May, Tuesday.

ARRESTS IN CANADA CONFIRM GANG WAR BEHIND NIJJAR KILLING

The arrest of three India nationals by the Canadian police for their alleged role in the killing of Khalistani operative Hardeep Singh Nijjar is likely to confirm the assessment of Indian authorities that Nijjar’s killing was the fallout of a gang war and a fight for the control of the resource-rich gurdwaras of Canada.

Relative safety of Rae Bareli made Rahul choose seat

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s decision to pick Rae Bareli over Amethi boiled down to safety and practicality. He opted for the safer of the two seats, allowing him to campaign nationally without being tied to one constituency.

U.S. free-speech poster boy Pannun involved in violent subversion against India

SF] operatives based in the US have been involved in the assault of moderate Sikh political leaders visiting that country.

UNDER PM MODI, WE HAVE A BHARAT-FIRST FOREIGN POLICY: EAM JAISHANKAR

‘We have history that we cannot wish away when it comes to China]. The answer is to develop our border infrastructure and build deep national capabilities. It also means safeguarding our critical infrastructure and core manufacturing areas.’

Rising air traffic to lift pvt airports' revenue by 30% in FY25

An expected increase of 10 per cent in passenger traffic on the high base of fiscal 2024, combined with capital expenditure (capex)linked tariff hikes and rising non-aeronautical revenue per passenger, can see the revenue of leading private airport operators go up by around 30 per cent this fiscal.

BIRKENSTOCK OPENS ITS FIRST FLAGSHIP STORE IN MUMBAI

BIRKENSTOCK, the German global zeitgeist and purpose brand, is strengthening its footprint in India.

CATTLE CUSTODY CASE: ORISSA HC TAKES ACTION AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY

The Orissa High Court has taken cognizance of the plea against granting custody of the cattle to the owner who blatantly violated all animal transportation rules.

SC SEEKS RESPONSE ON FIXING MSP FOR ALTERNATIVE CROPS

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, Punjab, and Haryana governments regarding a plea to establish the minimum support price (MSP), including periodic increases, for alternative crops cultivated by farmers and the government’s procurement of these crops.

Automakers keen to tap high quality aluminium solutions

With aluminium responsible for enabling several forms of modern transportation -- establishing itself as a critical raw material for automotive manufacturing, the industry alongwith automakers and essential component manufacturers is exploring a future roadmap of the sector with a focus on role of aluminum in its transformation and new areas of collaboration.

HMIL TO BOOST OUTPUT TO 1.5 MN UNITS BY 2030

Solid sales in markets like India have powered Hyundai Motor’s sales growth in markets outside Korea which were up by 1.9 per cent to 846,800 units, with the US also contributing in the boost.

Govt portal offered more jobs than applied

Vacancies listed on the government’s job portal National Career Service (NCS) displayed an interesting trend.

WEBEL SOLAR POISED FOR GROWTH AMID INDIA'S RENEWABLE ENERGY DRIVE

India is the third largest consumer of energy in the world and consumption is projected to continue rising over the years.

FPI INFLOWS TO BOOST INDIA'S BUSINESS

Fin min’s monthly economic report highlights three pillars of this buoyancy.

At 5-7%, IT service companies face muted revenue growth for 2nd year

With India’s technology industry showing resilience amidst economic challenges and expectation of modest recovery in FY25, the first quarter of Q1 2024 (January – March) witnessed notable deal activity, especially in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), indicating growth prospects in vendor consolidation and transformation projects.

Government okays export of 99,150 MT of onions to six nations

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has allowed the export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighboring countries.

QATAR'S ROLE AS MEDIATOR BETWEEN HAMAS AND ISRAEL IS CRUCIAL

Acting asa back channel mediator for many US administrations has enabled Qatar to play a key role on the global stage

CHOKSI'S ILLEGAL ANTIGUAN CITIZENSHIP EXPOSED

According to officials, Choksi was aware of the criminal charges against him before he applied for citizenship by investment.

China watches as the U.S. fumbles around in central Pacific

The COFAS are what ensures that the U.S. can deploy unmolested across the vast Central Pacific and reach its treaty allies and bases in Japan, South Korea, Philippines and elsewhere.

Weaponization of the U.S.academic institutions

The current crisis engulfing the U.S. campuses is a toxic mix of the influx of Qatari and Chinese funding on one hand and ideological indoctrination on the other.

A FIGHT OR A SWEEP? ASSESSING THE ELECTORAL MAP OF GUJARAT

The BJP aims to win every seat with a margin of more than 5 lakh votes.

FIRST TWO PHASES OF LS ELECTIONS CONFUSE PARTIES

Low voting percentage is giving some hope to the Opposition, although it is not certain if they are actually benefiting.

NIA SET TO JOIN SANDESHKHALI ARMS HAUL INVESTIGATION

TMC shot off a letter to the CEC alleging that CBI's actions were intended to smear the party's reputation amid the elections.

Kashmir ready to greet summer with record breaking tourist footfall

The surge in the tourist footfall this season is the highest since the Tulip Garden was opened for the public in 2006.

TUSSLE IN DELHI CONGRESS OVER SEAT DISTRIBUTION

Post final declaration of seats, the party saw a face-off between ex MP Sandeep Dikshit and Kanhaiya Kumar, who managed to get the ticket instead of the former.