New Delhi: Ruling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the BJP and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal. Out of the 46 seats where byelections were held, the BJP and its allies…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the BJP-led alliance’s sweeping victory in Maharashtra as a popular endorsement of its governance model and rejection of the Congress’ “lies and deceit”, as he accused the Gandhi family of spreading the “poison of casteism and divisiveness”. Buoyed by the NDA’s unprecedented scale of a win…
As a senior media practitioner, I am deeply concerned by the unchecked corruption plaguing the print media industry in India. Despite declining readership in the digital age, print media has paradoxically become a “cash cow” for unscrupulous promoters. This is largely due to the widespread manipulation of circulation figures, unethical auditing practices, and the fraudulent…
Kakayi discerned that the king, seated firmly in his saddle of power, had been swayed by the dazzling spectacle of devotion. The king perceived a subtle shift in her demeanour and realized, with a pang of regret, that he had spoken words unfitting of his royal stature. “Tell me, O queen, who has stirred your…
The about 200-year-old Golibar Hanumanji Temple is located in Bhavnagar in the state of Gujarat. Hanuman is revered as a deity who fulfills wishes, protects the poor, and benefactors cows, akin to Lord Krishna. The story behind the name “Golibar Hanuman” adds pride to its legacy. Golibar Hanuman Temple is linked to the princely state…
Ranchi: Hemant Soren, Jharkhand’s youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. Soren, 49, has become a formidable advocate for tribal rights and has carved out a prominent place in the state’s political landscape. Soren’s journey to the top has not been easy. From…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s massive victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls as a win for development and good governance, assuring people of the ruling bloc’s continued work for the state’s progress. In posts on X, he also congratulated the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance for its…
Guwahati: As the BJP-led ruling NDA headed for a clean sweep of all five Assembly constituencies in Assam bypolls on Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed it a testament of people’s support to “good governance and development”. The chief minister extended his gratitude to the people for their support and reiterated his commitment to…
Jaipur: The BJP won five of the seven seats in the Rajasthan Assembly bypolls, results of which were announced on Saturday. The Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) bagged one seat and the Congress was on course to win one, according to the Election Commission (EC). BJP’s Rajendra Bhamboo won Jhunjhunu, Rajendra Gurjar won Deoli-Uniara, Rewant Ram…
The assembly election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand tell a story of contrasting fortunes for the BJP-led coalition. While the party’s dominance in Maharashtra reached unprecedented heights, it failed to prevent the JMM-led alliance from securing a second term in Jharkhand. These outcomes highlight significant trends in voter behaviour and the effectiveness of political narratives…
