Politics

Karnataka local body elections amid COVID surge pose significant risk; govt urged to postpone

Karnataka is one of the worst-hit states by the COVID second wave, as the state is grappling with record-high fresh cases. Conducting elections amidst this crisis calls for significant risk.

Apr 19, 2021

Breaking: BS Yediyurappa tests COVID positive; shifted to Manipal Hospital [contact tracing]

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time and will be shifted Manipal Hospital for treatment.

Apr 16, 2021

People have to die when they get old; MP Min makes shocking remarks on COVID deaths

Madhya Pradesh Minister Prem Singh Patel's remarks came in reply to a question about the rising number of Covid deaths.

Apr 16, 2021

Yogi Adityanath could be exposed to COVID-19; UP CM in isolation after staff members test positive

The UP Chief Minister will continue to hold meetings virtually and will monitor the Covid situation in the state from isolation.

Apr 13, 2021

Did Mamata Banerjee's election strategist concede defeat; story behind leaked Clubhouse audio [details]

In a public chat on ClubHouse, Mamata Banerjee's election strategist concedes that even in TMC's internal surveys, BJP is winning. Prashant Kishor has issued clarification.

Apr 10, 2021

Russian President Putin signs law extending his tenure until 2036

Under the previous constitution, Putin, who has already been in power for more than two decades, would have been required to have stepped down after his second consecutive term ends in 2024.

Apr 6, 2021

Maha home minister Anil Deshmukh resigns amid CBI probe [details]

The fast-paced development came shortly after a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G. S. Kulkarni directed the CBI to conduct a 'preliminary probe' within 15 days into Singh's allegations against Deshmukh.

Apr 5, 2021

Stalin alleges Modi "colluded" with IT officials for raids on DMK; says not afraid [details]

Stalin alleged that with only 3 days remaining for elections, the Income Tax raids were aimed at confining DMK leaders and workers at their homes.

Apr 3, 2021

PDP on "verge of extinction" in J&K's political scenario [Explained]

PDP's rise in the politics of J&K was unprecedented but its downfall is also 'extraordinary' because within a span of just three-year the party is on the "verge of extinction."

Apr 2, 2021

Assam EVM row: Presiding officer suspended; re-poll ordered by EC [details]

This comes after a video on social media went viral which allegedly showed EVMs in the car of the Patharkandi BJP candidate Krishnendu Paul.

Apr 2, 2021

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