The verdicts from the recent state assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir have starkly highlighted the flawed reliability of exit polls. Despite the predictions by a prominent national Hindi daily and four other agencies, which claimed a clear majority for the Congress in both states, the final results told a different story. These…
Chandigarh: The ruling BJP has crossed the majority mark in the Haryana assembly and was leading on 49 seats, while the Congress was ahead on 35, according to the latest trends available on the Election Commission website. Among prominent candidates, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Vinesh Phogat, Udai Bhan, Independent…
Jammu/Srinagar: The National Conference-Congress alliance is likely to form government in Jammu and Kashmirwith poll trends on Tuesday showing the combine ahead in 51 of the 90 seats while the BJP was leading in 28. The National Conference and BJP have so far bagged two seats each. Trends uploaded by the Election Commission showed that…
Not a day passes without a new health alert that sounds like a modern-day commandment: “Thou shall not eat this” or “Thou shall steer clear of that.” The moment I drag myself out of bed, my first thought is not of sunshine, but of the impending doom regarding my diet. And, today was no different!…
Chandigarh: The ruling BJP has crossed the halfway mark of 45 in the Haryana assembly polls and was leading on 48 seats now, while the Congress was ahead on 33, according to the latest trends on the Election Commission website. The two parties have been engaged in a sea-saw battle in the state after the…
Jammu/Srinagar: The National Conference-Congress alliance has taken lead on 46 seats in Jammu and Kashmir, while the BJP is leading on 23 seats, according to initial trends. Trends uploaded by the Election Commission showed that the PDP was ahead in three seats in the Union territory while the Independents are leading on eight seats. The…
Washington: The United States said it wants to see the rights of the minority communities protected in Bangladesh as Hindus celebrate their largest festival of Durga Puja. The statement from the US comes in the wake of increasing attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh following the resignation of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an appeal filed against alleged objectionable comments made against Dalits by a seer during a religious talk event. The petitioner filed an appeal after a special judge for SC/ST cases dismissed an application against remarks made by Swami Rambhadracharya. Dismissing the appeal filed by one Prakash Chandra, Justice…
Lakshman Rao Ravana, driven by his ambition for dominion, embarked on a grand military expedition across the realms governed by the sun and moon. As he journeyed toward the domain of the sun, he rested overnight upon the majestic Mount Meru, renowned for its beauty and excellence. From there, he continued his voyage aboard the…
A statement by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday urging unity among the majority Hindu population has created ripples across the political landscape. His call for solidarity has rattled parties like the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, and the Congress, along with its allies. But why is there…
