First Time In 70 Years, National Parties Decrease From 14 To 6 In Lok Sabha Elections
In 1951, 53 political parties participated in the first Lok Sabha elections. Today, there are over 2,500 parties, but the number of national parties has
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Haiti Capital Unrest Extends To Suburbs; Suspected Gang Members Torched
In the outskirts of Haiti’s capital, suspected gang members were killed during an assault on the Petion-Ville neighbourhood. Haiti’s political future remains uncertain amid ongoing
Sadananda Gowda Resigns From Politics, ‘Upset’ With BJP
On Thursday, Sadananda Gowda quit politics, ‘upset’ with BJP. Former Karnataka Chief Minister expressed dissatisfaction after being denied Bangalore North seat. BJP fielded Shobha Karandlaje.
Stop Sending ‘Viksit Bharat’ Messages On WhatsApp: ECI To Centre
The ECI directed MeitY to stop sending ‘Viksit Bharat’ WhatsApp messages and requested a compliance report. Despite the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Kargil Observes Shutdown, Calls For Ladakh’s Statehood
Kargil district staged a shutdown protest on Wednesday, following unsuccessful talks on March 4 between Ladakh socio-political representatives and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Diversity Programs In Schools
On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey endorsed legislation prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools. This aligns with Republicans aiming to counteract perceived
Bengaluru Stadium To Receive Recycled Water During IPL Amid Water Shortage
Due to Bengaluru’s severe water scarcity, authorities will provide treated water to M Chinnaswamy stadium for IPL 2024 cricket matches. The Bangalore Water Supply and
Sadhguru Vasudev Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery
Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, aged 66, faced a life-threatening health crisis requiring emergency brain surgery. The Isha Foundation reported he experienced multiple brain bleedings
ED Raids Former TN Health Minister In Disproportionate Assets Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Thursday targeting AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister C Vijayabaskar. The probe agency further also targeted a
Kachui Timothy Zimik Of Naga People’s Front Runs For Outer Manipur Seat
The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has designated Kachui Timothy Zimik as its candidate for the II-Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.