Explainer: Why political parties oppose one nation, one election

Proponents of ‘One Nation, One Election’ argue that it could significantly reduce election costs by consolidating state and national elections

India launches its first mission to study Sun

NEW DELHI: India launched its first mission to study the Sun onboard Vikas-engine powered PSLV from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, 10 days after it successfully sent a mission to the moon. Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Aditya L1 follows similar missions by space agencies of Europe, the United States, Japan, and China. This mission is […]

72 lakh poor people did not get ration in Delhi: BJP

The BJP has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi has failed to give rations to 72.78 lakh ration cardholders in November and December.

MCD Election: Confident BJP Says AAP Will Pay For Garbage Politics

Garbage politics takes centre stage as both the Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) get ready for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls next month.

‘Drunk’ Mann? Lufthansa Says Flight Delayed Due to Aircraft Change

Hours after reports emerged that a "drunk" Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was removed from Lufthansa’s afternoon flight from Frankfurt, the airline released a statement saying that the flight was delayed due to the change of aircraft.

Murmu Becomes India’s 1st Tribal Prez; PM Modi Says ‘India Scripts History’

NEW DELHI: In what turned out to be a historic election, Draupadi Murmu was declared the winner of the presidential poll securing 64 per cent votes. She is the first tribal to occupy the highest Constitutional post in the country. Congratulating President-elect Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India scripts history. At a time when […]

Prakash Singh Badal On Weak Wicket This Time: Congress Candidate From Lambi

LAMBI (PUNJAB): Congress candidate from Lambi assembly constituency against Siromani Aki Dal (SAD) patriach Prakash Singh Badal feels that he did not bring development here despite being chief minister for five times. He also says that senior Badal is on a “weak wicket” this time and it is reason why he has been forced to […]

Kashmir Killings: Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting With NSA Ajit Doval, Others

Kashmir Killings: Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting With NSA Ajit Doval, Others NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level security meeting in his office at the North Block over after spate of killings of civilians including non-Muslims in Kashmir. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla […]