India

SC quashes decision to re-appoint G Ravindran as Kannur University VC

01 Dec 2023 08:26 AM IST

In a major setback to the Kerala government, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld its decision to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University following his retirement, sharply criticizing the “unwarranted intervention” by the state government in the matter. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud along

Crucial polling showdown commences in Telangana

01 Dec 2023 08:23 AM IST

The electoral battleground in Telangana witnessed a crucial showdown as polling commenced at 7 am on Thursday to elect 119 members of the Legislative Assembly. The outcome, set to be unveiled on 3 December, hangs in the balance for 2,290 contestants, including prominent figures like Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao,

Bharat Rashtra Samithi expresses confidence in election victory

01 Dec 2023 08:20 AM IST

In a recent statement, KT Rama Rao, a prominent leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (TRS), expressed gratitude to party workers, leaders, and government officials for their tireless efforts during the election period. Despite exit polls suggesting various outcomes, KT Rama Rao remains steadfast in his belief that the TRS

PM Modi says India achieved the ‘extraordinary’ during G20 presidency

01 Dec 2023 08:19 AM IST

As India completes a year of its G20 Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a column, said that achieving the extraordinary, New Delhi revitalised multilateralism and amplified the Global South’s voice. “I am delighted that during our Presidency, India achieved the extraordinary: It revitalised multilateralism, amplified the voice of the

PM Modi virtually interacts with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

01 Dec 2023 08:14 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday. He enquired about their experiences, and how they benefited from various central government schemes. PM Modi launched a programme to increase the number of Jan Aushadi Kendras from 10,000 to 25,000 in the country. He directed

Centre schedules meeting for Winter Parliament Session, beginning on 4 December

01 Dec 2023 08:03 AM IST

Ahead of the Winter session of Parliament, the government has scheduled a meeting with floor leaders of political parties in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Saturday. The Winter session, commencing on December 4 and comprising 15 sittings until December 22, is anticipated to address crucial draft legislations, including

‘One-year jail term for assaulting public servants’

01 Dec 2023 07:55 AM IST

The Parliamentary committee set up to amend the IPC and CrPC has proposed that there should be a provision of only one year’s imprisonment instead of two years for persons accused of assaulting public servants or obstructing them in their duties. Actually, this law was made by the British rulers

PM Modi embarks on UAE visit for World Climate Action Summit

01 Dec 2023 07:51 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening emplaned for Dubai to take part in the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates. PM Modi will address the opening session of the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates and participate in the three high-level side events,

Mizoram Polls: ZPM Takes the Lead, MNF Trails in Mizoram Exit Polls

30 Nov 2023 21:18 PM IST

Mizoram Polls: As the Mizoram Legislative Assembly elections conclude, exit polls hint at a tight race, with the six-party alliance Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM) leading, as per Jan Ki Baat’s projections. The exit poll suggests ZPM securing 15–25 seats in the 60-member Assembly, closely trailed by the ruling Mizo National

Madhya Pradesh Polls: BJP Poised for Comeback in MP, Exit Polls Suggest

30 Nov 2023 20:58 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Polls: Madhya Pradesh, a state where the BJP faced challenges in securing a majority in 2018, is predicted to witness a return to power for the saffron party, according to exit polls. The NewsX Poll of Polls positions the BJP at 119 seats in the 230-member Assembly, with

Telangana polls: Congress Surges Ahead in Telangana, Exit Polls Suggest Trouble for KCR’s BRS

30 Nov 2023 20:33 PM IST

Telangana polls: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) and his Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are facing a formidable challenge as exit polls show the Congress with a significant lead in the state’s assembly elections. With 119 assembly seats at stake, the India TV-CNX exit polls predict that the Congress

Chhattisgarh Polls: CM Bhupesh Baghel Exudes Confidence in Congress’ Victory Despite Exit Polls

30 Nov 2023 20:16 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Polls: Following the release of exit poll projections favouring the Congress in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed confidence that his party would secure a significant majority. Even though most exit polls predicted 57 seats for Congress, Baghel predicted that the number would rise to 75 by the time results