Month: March 2024

Six dead, as many injured in road accident in Haryana’s Rewari

Manish Kumar

Six people died and as many were injured in a road accident in Haryana’s Rewari on Sunday night. Six people died and as many were injured in a road accident in Haryana’s Rewari on Sunday night. The incident took place when the occupants of the car were changing its tyres and were hit by another car coming from behind. The accident took place near Masani village on Sunday night when the occupants of the car were returning after offering prayers at the Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan, they said. On their…

PM Modi To Inaugurate Dwarka Expressway Today; Road Projects Worth Rs 1 Lakh Crore To Be Launched Across India

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today visit Gurugram to inaugurate the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway. Besides, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple road projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore across India. He will also address a public meeting in Gurugram. Requisite arrangements have been put in place for PM’s visit. Security has been beefed up in Gurugram. A travel advisory has also been issued by the Gurugram Police. The BJP and Congress will today hold their CEC meetings to finalise their candidates for…

What is Electoral Bonds and why it is so confusing ?

Manish Kumar

Electoral bonds are a financial instrument introduced in India in 2018 as a mechanism for individuals and corporations to make donations to political parties. These bonds are essentially promissory notes that can be purchased from specified branches of authorized banks using legally declared funds. The donor can then donate these bonds to any eligible political party of their choice. Key features and aspects of electoral bonds: Anonymity: One of the main features of electoral bonds is the anonymity they offer to donors. Unlike traditional forms of political donations, electoral bonds allow…

Game-Changing Alliance: Naidu Unveils BJP-TDP-JanaSena Pact for Andhra Pradesh Elections

Manish Kumar

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu has revealed the finalization of a ground-breaking alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), TDP, and JanaSena Party. Naidu’s declaration of the alliance’s formation underscores a significant shift in the state’s political dynamics. The culmination of talks between Naidu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP president J P Nadda marks a watershed moment in Andhra Pradesh’s electoral narrative. The alliance’s formation has been met with both anticipation and apprehension, eliciting reactions from across the political spectrum. The alliance’s broader implications extend…

Asaduddin Owaisi accuses Delhi Police’s assault on Muslims during namaz; officer in charge swiftly suspended

Manish Kumar

Outcry Over Attack During Namaz on the street Owaisi’s Call for Justice Growing Concerns Over Communal Tensions Demand for Immediate Action Rebuilding Trust and Tolerance The recent reprehensible act of a Delhi police officer kicking and shoving worshippers during their namaz prayers on a street in Inderlok, North Delhi, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised serious questions about religious tolerance and law enforcement accountability. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief, Asaduddin Owaisi, has joined the chorus of voices denouncing the incident, calling for immediate action and accountability. The incident, captured…

BCCI Unveils ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’ to Boost Red-Ball Cricket

Manish Kumar

Financial Reward for Test Regulars Lucrative Bonus Structure Reaffirmation of Commitment to Red-Ball Cricket Emphasis on Domestic Cricket A Step Towards Sustaining Test Cricket’s Legacy In a bid to fortify Test cricket and incentivize players for their commitment to the longest format of the game, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has introduced the ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’. Under this scheme, stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and other Test regulars stand to earn substantial bonuses, aiming to elevate the prestige and importance of Test matches in the cricketing landscape. The newly introduced…

Stalemate in Odisha: BJP Readies for Solo Run as Talks with BJD Hit Roadblock

Manish Kumar

The much-anticipated pre-poll alliance talks between BJD and the BJP have hit a roadblock, casting doubt on the possibility of a collaborative strategy for the upcoming elections. The failure to reach an agreement during discussions in Delhi has prompted the BJP to signal its readiness for a standalone contest in Odisha. The impasse emerged primarily over disagreements concerning seat-sharing ratios, particularly regarding key constituencies such as Bhubaneswar and Puri. Despite initial consensus on the idea of a pre-poll alliance, negotiations faltered as both parties remained entrenched in their respective positions.…

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Rahul Gandhi to Bhupesh Baghel, check state-wise list of Congress candidates

Manish Kumar

Congress on Friday released the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The names included Rahul Gandhi who will be contesting from Kerela’s Wayanad, Bhupesh Baghel from Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon, Shashi Tharoor from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram among others. The list includes 39 candidates who have been named from across several states. Here is a state-wise list of candidates contesting for the Lok Sabha polls. Kerala Rahul Gandhi – Wayanad Shashi Tharoor – Thiruvananthapuram KC Venugopal – Alappuzha Rajmohan Unnithan – Kasaragod K Sudhakaran – Kannur Shafi Parambil – Vadakara MK…

BJP hints at contesting LS, Odisha Assembly polls alone as talks with BJD near dead end over seat sharing

Manish Kumar

BJP-BJD alliance and seat sharing talks remained inconclusive in the national capital, the Odisha unit of the saffron party has said that it may field candidates in all the 147 assembly and 21 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state. BJP state president Manmohan Samal, who along with other senior leaders of the party returned to Bhubaneswar from the national capital on Friday evening, said, “There was no talk on alliance and we (BJP) will go to polls alone.” Samal said that they had visited Delhi to hold discussions with the…

Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party Poised for NDA Reunion After 6-Year Break

Manish Kumar

N. Chandrababu Naidu’s meetings with Amit Shah and JP Nadda have sparked speculation about a potential alliance for the upcoming elections. This rendezvous, the second of its kind within two months, underscores the evolving dynamics in the state’s political landscape. The TDP’s rekindled engagement with the BJP comes six years after it departed from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2018. As per sources, while both parties demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, the crux of the matter lies in resolving disparities regarding the distribution of seats. Andhra Pradesh’s political…