Politics

TDP alliance set to win AP Assembly elections, Naidu to play crucial role in formation of Govt at Centre

The Telugu Desam Party-led alliance was leading in 56 constituencies, while the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) was ahead in only 13 segments in the 175-member Assembly.

Jun 4, 2024

Andhra Pradesh is now without a capital; what's next?

On 2nd June 2024, the state of Andhra Pradesh lost its capital city, leaving it without a formally recognised political and administrative centre for now. After the election results, either Amravati will be chosen as the standalone capital city or the tri-city capital concept could be adopted.

Jun 3, 2024

All set for counting at 40 centers in Bihar amid tight security, helpline Nos issued by EC

The counting of votes for all the 40 parliamentary seats of Bihar will take place in as many counting centers set up in 33 districts amid tight security, officials said here.

Jun 3, 2024

Sensex up 2,600 points, opens at record high of 76,582 points as Exit Polls predict BJP win

Sensex opened almost 2600 points higher at 76,582 points and Nifty opened almost 800 points higher at 23,338 points.

Jun 3, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's take on exit poll: Insists on 295, cites Moosewala's song, terms as 'Fantasy Poll'

Axis My India's Exit Poll forecast 361-401 seats for the BJP-led NDA out of a total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. Additionally, the agency predicted 131 to 166 seats for the INDIA bloc.

Jun 3, 2024

Voting begins for six MLC seats in Karnataka Legislative Council

The Congress is contesting all six seats, whereas the BJP has fielded candidates in four seats, and the JD(S) is contesting two seats.

Jun 3, 2024

TN parties give mixed response to Exit Polls result

Tamil Nadu political parties gave a mixed response to the Exit Polls which projected NDA gaining a thumping majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 2, 2024

Curtains come down on Lok Sabha polls with over 61 per cent turnout in final phase

Over 61 per cent turnout was recorded in the 57 seats across 8 states/UT that went to polls in the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, bringing the mammoth electoral exercise to its close, the Election Commission said.

Jun 2, 2024

BJP set to form 3rd consecutive govt in Arunachal Pradesh

The ruling BJP surged ahead of the other parties, winning 15 seats while leading on 31 seats as the counting of votes in Arunachal Pradesh is underway on Sunday, almost ensuring itself a third consecutive term.

Jun 2, 2024

Indo-Pacific Shift Bolsters US-India Defense Partnership

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlights the deepening defense ties between the US and India, including co-producing fighter-jet engines and armored vehicles.

Jun 1, 2024

Polling begins for 57 Lok Sabha seats in seventh and final phase of election

Congress candidates include former Union Ministers Manish Tewari from Chandigarh and Anand Sharma from Himachal's Kangra, former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh's son Vikramaditya Singh from Mandi, and former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi from Jalandhar.

Jun 1, 2024

All set for final phase of Lok Sabha election with 57 constituencies to go for poll today

World's largest polling marathon drawing to a close. In the fifth and sixth phases, female voters outnumber males in exercising their right to franchise.

Jun 1, 2024

Musk slams Trump's conviction, warns of chilling precedent

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday slammed the American legal system, saying if former President Donald Trump can be criminally convicted over "a trivial matter

May 31, 2024

Kejriwal's interim bail ends June 1; Delhi CM to surrender amid health concerns [details]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his surrender on June 2, 2024, as his interim bail granted by the Supreme Court for the ongoing general elections comes to an end on June 1.

May 31, 2024

'Anti-Sanatan mindset': BJP slams INDIA bloc for questioning PM Modi's meditation

BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday slammed the INDIA bloc for being "anti-Sanatan" and questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

May 31, 2024