India Today - November 04, 2024

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Highlights of India Today 4th November, 2024

Maharashtra is facing an unprecedented assembly election with big consequences that may send two regional formations into oblivion, crown two other kings and have national political repercussions. Also in the issue, the heated election battle in Jharkhand, the India-China cool-off, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's political debut, a solar power revolution and Dia Mirza's environmentalism.

PATROLLING FOR PEACE

The images of the two world leaders together conveyed a message. In a definite sign of a thaw in relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting-their first in five years-on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23.

4 mins

TO GROUND THE FLYING HOAXES

In response to a surge of false bomb threats-over 100 in recent days-that have hit India's aviation sector hard, the government is poised to implement some of the most stringent penalties in the industry's history.

2 mins

NEW TARGET OF TERROR

On October 20, as dusk fell in the Gagangir area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, terrorists opened fire on workers returning to their camp from the Z-Morh tunnel construction site, killing six of them as well as a doctor, and injuring several others.

3 mins

PRIYANKA'S CHARM OFFENSIVE

Wayanad welcomed Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on October 23 with music and dance, her fans, young and old, stepping to the tune of the drums.

3 mins

THE MINISTER PROVOCATEUR

Known for shooting from the hip rather too often, Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar again finds himself embroiled in controversy, this time over his remarks about the attire of teachers.

1 min

HISTORY RESET IN DHAKA

When the interim government led by Nobel laureate WE Muhammad Yunus took over a violence-stricken Bangladesh on August 8, it promised state reforms.

3 mins

THE MAHA BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL

MAHARASHTRA IS THE BIG PRIZE. WITH SIX PARTIES, TWO MAJOR ALLIANCES, IT IS LOOKING AT A NEVER-BEFORE ASSEMBLY POLL THAT MAY SEND TWO REGIONAL FORMATIONS INTO OBLIVION, CROWN TWO OTHER KINGS AND HAVE NATIONAL POLITICAL REPERCUSSIONS

10+ mins

WOOING THE TRIBAL HEART

THE BJP WILL HAVE TO WORK HARD TO DISLODGE THE JMM'S NATURAL ADVANTAGE AMONG THE TRIBALS IN THE STATE AND RELY ON THE DEVELOPMENT NARRATIVE TO WREST THE STATE BACK FROM ITS RIVALS

7 mins

CAUGHT IN THE POLITICAL CROSSFIRE

SEVERAL FLAGSHIP PROJECTS FROM THE SAMAJWADI PARTY ERA, INCLUDING IN YADAV REDOUBT SAIFAI, REMAIN UNFINISHED. FUNDING SHORTAGES AND CORRUPTION PROBES ARE CITED AS REASONS, BUT OPPOSITION IS ANGRY

4 mins

OPERATION MESS-UP

A US COURT'S INDICTMENT OF A FORMER RAW AGENT ALLEGEDLY BEHIND THE PLOT TO ELIMINATE A KHALISTANI LEADER IS A NARRATIVE OF A BOTCHED OPERATION. ALSO AT STAKE IS THE FUTURE OF INDIA-US INTELLIGENCE COOPERATION

5 mins

REVOLUTION ON THE ROOFTOP

THE GOVERNMENT'S ROOFTOP SOLAR PLANS FINALLY TAKE OFF AS 12 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS REGISTER FOR THE PM-SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA. NOT ONLY WILL IT MEAN SAVINGS FOR HOUSEHOLDS, IT WILL ALSO TAKE THE COUNTRY ONE STEP CLOSER TO MEETING ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS

6 mins

Dating Updated

With millennials and Gen Z complaining of dating app burnout, new features and safety hacks are being rolled out to lure them back

9 mins

Warp & Weft of History

British journalist Mishal Husain's Broken Threads is a rare mix of research and storytelling, making it a great read for anyone who wants to understand the history of South Asia's present

3 mins

Love in a Time of War

Rana Safvi, one of India's foremost narrative historians, has written her debut novel

2 mins

Action-Packed Desi Spin-off

The filmmaker duo Raj & DK are back with Citadel: Honey Bunny, the Indian edition of Amazon Prime Video's global franchise

2 mins

COMEDY of TERRORS

Anees Bazmee's upcoming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 looks set to capitalise on the current popularity of the horror-comedy genre

2 mins

WORLD COMES TO INDIA

CONCERT SEASON IS HERE, AND INDIAN MUSIC LOVERS ARE IN FOR A TREAT, WITH MUSIC FESTIVALS FEATURING A HOST OF INTERNATIONAL ACTS

2 mins

Legendary Act

Rock band Extreme is headlining the Bandland music festival in Bengaluru this November

2 mins

PLAY TO THE GALLERY

Gallery Art Exposure's second outpost on Kolkata's Lake View Road looks to encourage the creation of a gallery ecosystem in the city

2 mins

Palace of Fine Arts

The soon-to-open Jaipur Art Centre could bring its setting, the City Palace, back into the cultural life of the city

2 mins

CELEBRATING THE SHE POWER

Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year awards fete 18 trailblazers and their accomplishments

1 min

THE GREEN CRUSADER

From receiving an award for her efforts on wildlife conservation to championing environmental cinema, actress-activist Dia Mirza is making a difference

1 min

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