The long-debated concept of "One Nation, One Election" has taken a significant step forward as the central cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal for simultaneous elections across India. The government plans to introduce a bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament to implement the plan. The proposal has sparked differing opinions among political parties. While over 30 parties support the idea, Congress has raised concerns about the practi

Anoushka Kale's Election as President Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old English Literature student at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, has been elected as the president of the prestigious Cambridge Union Society for the Easter 2025 term. Kale won the election uncontested, receiving 126 votes. As the current Debates Officer for the society, she is recognized for her commitment to pro

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition filed by KA Paul, seeking to bring back ballot paper voting in elections instead of the current use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During the hearing, the Court raised questions about the motivations behind Paul's petition, especially given his background as the president of an organization focused on humanitarian work, including rescuing orphans and widow

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

Gold prices have been on a downward trend since the US presidential election, with December future contracts opening lower on MCX. The price of gold fell by 0.37% to Rs 76,369 per 10 grams, while silver prices also dropped by 0.24% to Rs 90,601 per kg. In the last two days, gold prices have plummeted by Rs 2,100 per 10 grams and silver prices by Rs 4,050 per kg. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA), the current prices for different carats of gold are a

In a speech delivered at her alma mater, Howard University, Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, acknowledging his victory and offering her support for a peaceful transfer of power. Despite her concession, Harris emphasized that her commitment to the causes of freedom, equality, and justice would not waver. She encouraged her supporters to "keep fighting," invoking the metaphor of stars shining in the darkness to represent hope and resili

Donald Trump is on track to make history as the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote in a U.S. presidential election. His victories in key swing states like North Carolina and Georgia have solidified his path to the presidency, narrowing Vice President Kamala Harris's chances of reaching the White House. If confirmed, Trump would become the first Republican since George W. Bush in 2004 to win the popular vote, marking a significant milestone in American politics.

The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India). The 'Needle' swings as the data that comes in is analyzed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time. A little before 10 p.m., it showed Trump at nearly 290 seats before swinging down five to 285 at 10 p.m. and ris

In the upcoming US presidential election, the issue of abortion rights is emerging as a significant factor that is influencing Indian American women's voting preferences. This demographic group, part of the second-largest immigrant community in the United States, is showing a strong inclination towards supporting candidates who advocate for reproductive rights. Meeta Damani, an Indian American documentary filmmaker in New Jersey, emphasizes the interconnected nature of reproductive rights

As Election Day approaches, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tight race, with more than 78 million American voters already casting their ballots. Both candidates have been crisscrossing the seven battleground states, delivering their closing remarks in a bid to secure crucial electoral college votes. In the national polls, Harris holds a slight lead over Trump, with a 0.9 percentage point advantage in the weighted average compiled by Fiv

The 2024 US election campaign is shaping up to be one of the most extraordinary in the nation’s history, marked by a series of dramatic and defining moments that have captivated the public and reshaped political dynamics. Central to this narrative is Donald Trump, who made headlines as the first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes. On May 30, Trump was found guilty on 34 counts related to falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star St

IAS officer Amrapali, who recently lost her legal fight against the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) regarding her allotment to the Telangana cadre, has now been transferred to Andhra Pradesh. Along with three other IAS officers, she reported to the Andhra Pradesh secretariat yesterday. The news of Amrapali's transfer has sparked discussions on social media regarding her potential role in Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's initiatives. Pawan Kalyan has expressed

In a significant political development, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah is set to become the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, as announced by Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar. This declaration comes in light of the Congress-National Conference alliance's strong performance in the first assembly elections in the Union Territory in a decade. With the coalition leading in 52 out of 90 seats, surpassing the necessary 46 for a majority, the Abdullah family is poised to reclaim power.

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to the controversial 'One Nation, One Election' initiative, which aims to conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections across India. This decision follows the acceptance of a report by a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The panel emphasized the need for synchronized polls, stating that doing so would streamline the electoral process and optimize resources. Despite the backing from the ruling Bharatiya Janata

Introduction to the Proposal: The concept of 'One Nation One Election' has garnered significant attention under the NDA government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously noted that frequent elections impact economic development negatively. Building on this, Union Minister Amit Shah has confirmed the government's intention to implement this reform by the end of their third term, potentially starting in 2029. Detai

In a recent development, Mahavir Singh Phogat, the acclaimed wrestling coach, voiced his discontent with his niece, Vinesh Phogat, over her sudden shift from wrestling to politics. Vinesh, who was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a slight weight issue, has announced her retirement from wrestling and her candidacy for the Haryana Assembly elections with the Congress party. Mahavir Singh Phogat believes that Vinesh’s focus should have remained on achieving Olympic glory ra

Nearly three months after Andhra Pradesh's historic election, the YSR Congress Party (YCP) remains in disbelief over the outcome. Former Nagari MLA and prominent YCP leader Roja has openly expressed her shock at the scale of the defeat, asserting that the party's performance did not justify such a significant loss. In her words, "Odipoyentha thappu memu emi cheyaledu," she conveyed her

In line with the Election Commission's mandate requiring candidates to disclose their campaign expenditures, the Congress party has submitted detailed fiscal records for the recent Lok Sabha elections. Among the figures that have drawn attention is the amount Rahul Gandhi reportedly spent during his campaign. According to Congress's submission, Gandhi spent Rs 70 lakh each in Wayanad and Raebareli, totaling Rs 1.4 crore across these two constituencies. This figure seems surprisingly m

Former Chief Minister and YCP leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is currently grappling with the aftermath of his party's significant defeat in the 2024 Assembly elections. The loss has highlighted the urgent need for a professional political strategist to help revive the party's fortunes. The once-strong YCP, which secured 151 seats in 2019, saw a dramatic fall to just 11 seats in the recent polls, underscoring the impact of the absence of strategic guidance. In 2019, political

In the wake of a disappointing performance in the recent assembly elections, YSR Congress Party has launched a fierce critique against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging various irregularities in the electoral process. The party has expressed significant doubts about the integrity of the polling process, focusing on accusations of EVM tampering and discrepancies in the reported results. Despite the passage of nearly three months since the elections, the party remains unsatisfied