India

Baba Balak Nath’s Viral Warning Fuels Speculation for Rajasthan’s Next CM

05 Dec 2023 13:31 PM IST

A viral video featuring the revered spiritual icon Baba Balak Nath has ignited a fervent buzz across social media, sparking intense speculation about its potential ties to the future Chief Minister of Rajasthan. The cryptic footage, shrouded in mystery, depicts a gathering of influential political figures paying homage at Baba

Ishwar Sahu, Riot Victim’s Father, Beats 7-Term Congress MLA in Chhattisgarh

05 Dec 2023 09:20 AM IST

Ishwar Sahu, Riot Victim’s Father, Beats 7-Term Congress MLA in Chhattisgarh CHATTISGARH: Chhattisgarh’s Saja constituency, Ishwar Sahu, a BJP candidate and a laborer who was a victim of a riot, secured victory over the seven-time winning Congress MLA and Minister Ravindra Choubey. Sahu, with 1,01,789 votes, triumphed by a margin

FICCI seeks extension of FAME II, sops for adoption of over 30 mn EVs in 5 yrs

05 Dec 2023 09:17 AM IST

With the time period for the current FAME II scheme nearing completion in March 2024, industry has called for the continuation of the scheme for the next five years for enabling upfront near price-parity for EVs vis a vis ICE vehicle, and to help increase the adoption of EVs over

Mukhtar Ansari’s Son Appeals to SC for His UP Jail Transfer, Citing Threats

05 Dec 2023 09:16 AM IST

The son of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, currently incarcerated in Banda jail, has approached the Supreme Court, requesting his father’s transfer to a prison outside Uttar Pradesh. Umar Ansari cited an immediate and severe threat to his father’s life. Alleging persecution by the State due to their political opposition to Uttar

SC: Bail after concluding accused entitled, can’t limit period

05 Dec 2023 09:13 AM IST

The Supreme Court has recently said when a court concludes that an accused is entitled to be enlarged on bail pending trial, then granting the relief only for a limited duration is “illegal” and such orders violate the right to liberty. The top court, which heard a plea filed by

Breaking down the election results, possible CM faces in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana

05 Dec 2023 09:05 AM IST

Brief historical overview of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh: Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh, established in 2000 after separating from Madhya Pradesh, witnessed four Chief Ministers. Among them, Naresh Chandra Singh, the sole tribal leader, briefly held the position. This state resulted from the BJP’s 1998 commitment, initially allocating 34 of 90 assembly

BJP win in 3 states positive, expected to calm market over policy risks: Nomura

05 Dec 2023 09:03 AM IST

India’s state election results in three key Hindi heartland states—Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh—with a decisive win for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has come as a positive surprise and is expected to ally market concerns over political risks and fiscal populism at the margin, according to Nomura analysts. The

Kerala CM attributes Congress’ lust of power for party’s defeat in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh

05 Dec 2023 09:02 AM IST

In a strong criticism of the Congress, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the grand old party’s “greed and lust for power” were the reasons for its defeat in the Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly elections. Vijayan said that the Congress thought

Madhya Pradesh’s political odyssey: a history in making

05 Dec 2023 08:58 AM IST

Up until 1972, the Congress party received a clear mandate. From 1952 till now, 15 legislative assembly elections have taken place. Congress party ruled for 40 years in the span of 71 years, while BJP remained in power for around 21 years. The Janata Party held power for three years

SC adjourns hearing of PIL against Rahul Gandhi’s LS restoration

05 Dec 2023 08:56 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned a PIL challenging the restoration of Lok Sabha membership of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and PS Narasimha adjourned the hearing in view of a letter seeking adjournment of the case. Gandhi was sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment, which

SC extends Satyender Jain’s interim bail plea till December 11

05 Dec 2023 08:55 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday extended interim bail granted to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyender Jain in a money laundering case till December 11. During the hearing, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared for Satyender Jain, apprised the court that the matter was partly heard by a two-judge

Delhi witnesses surge in murder cases from love affairs: NCRB

05 Dec 2023 08:55 AM IST

Sixteen cases of murders arose out of love affairs in the national capital in 2022, a report released by the National Crime Records Bureau said. The cases include the sensational murder of Shraddha Walker, who was allegedly strangled and chopped into 35 pieces by her live-in partner, Aftab Amin Poonawala,