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'SIMULTANEOUS POLLS HAVE HISTORICAL PRECEDENCE'

Union Minister Meghwal addressed key issues like 'One Nation, One Election,' women's reservation, upcoming census, delimitation commission, among others

Women's Reservation Bill sparks vital debate on gender, society and political change

The bill marks a significant milestone, its implementation remains stalled, awaiting the next census and the completion of the delimitation process.

CM BHAJAN LAL GAINS ATTENTION WITH POLL WINS, INFRA PROJECTS

His government gained momentum with by-election success and PM Modi's praise, set to culminate in December 17's grand event.

RJD faces decline ahead of Bihar elections

NEW DELHI In the context of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) appears to be losing ground compared to its rivals, the Janata Dal United (JDU) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

BROTHER OF BENGALURU TECHIE WHO DIED BY SUICIDE MOVES SUPREME COURT

‘Every law favours women, not men. My brother fought this imbalance but tragically left us seeking justice.’

TALIBAN SEEKS INDIAN INVESTMENT IN MINING SECTOR

NEW DELHI The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, still unrecognised by the international community and grappling with severe financial issues and security concerns, is seeking investment from India in its landlocked country.

PM OUTLINES 11 RESOLUTIONS FOR INDIA'S FUTURE GROWTH

The PM called for zero tolerance towards corruption, while emphasizing on pride and respect for the nation's laws and regulations.

UP CM Yogi ensures safety of Mahakumbh devotees

NEW DELHI To ensure the safety of over 450 million devotees attending Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has implemented advanced security measures, including the deployment of anti-drone systems and a substantial increase in transportation services.

DDCA POLLS: POWER POLITICS, AND CRICKET COLLIDE IN DELHI

DDCA election sees intense competition between Rohan Jaitley and Kirti Azad, with high stakes.

RSS PLANS 50,000 MEETINGS IN DELHI FOR ASSEMBLY POLLS

RSS, after the Maharashtra success, is strategising for Delhi elections, focusing on corruption and grassroots outreach.

AAP's return to power in Delhi will silence opposition allegations: Satyendar Jain

NEW DELHI Former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain stated that the Aam Aadmi Party will return to power after the 2025 elections and continue its dedicated service to the people of Delhi.

MANY IN CONGRESS UNHAPPY WITH PRIYANKA'S PERSONAL SECRETARY

NEW DELHI With the immediate dissolution of the executive body of Congress' Uttar Pradesh state unit after Rahul Gandhi briefly visited Hathras for the Sambhal violence incident, sources claim that the state unit had been unable to dispose of its duties and was unable to prepare a \"sufficiently appealing\" political ground for Rahul because of which his visit did not make much impact.

WE DO NOT HAVE A TIMELINE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS: PRESS SECRETARY TO MD YUNUS

Shafiqul Alam expressed dissatisfaction with India's stance on Sheikh Hasina and denied minorities were being attacked in Bangladesh.

High-profile killing in Kabul threatens Taliban's investment aspirations

NEW DELHI The shocking assassination of Afghan minister for refugees and repatriation, Khalil ur Rehman Haqqani, and four other people on Wednesday in a suicide bombing near a mosque located on the premises of the ministry in the high-security zone of Kabul has the potential to derail the Taliban's and Kabul's plans to attract foreign investors and project an image of stability.

Legal reforms aid economic transformation: SC Justice Surya Kant at iTV Network conclave

DRAPESANTIA NEW DELHI At the 3rd Law and Constitution Dialogue presented by Legally Speaking of the ITV Network on Friday in New Delhi, Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant emphasized on the India's ranking in the World Bank's ease of doing business report which has improved significantly from 142nd position in 2014 to 63rd in 2019.

MobiKwik IPO's subscription to open soon

NEW DELHI Payments solution company One MobiKwik Systems has fixed the price band of Rs 265 to Rs 279 for its maiden initial public offering.

Over 300 women-owned businesses gather to drive gender inclusion

WEConnect International, with the support of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, hosted InclusionXchange: Learning and Networking Meet that focused on gender-inclusive supply chains.

Financial discipline among children: If not now, when?

OPINION 'n today's fast-paced I world, where consumerism and digital transactions dominate, teaching financial discipline to children has become more crucial than ever.

The AI revolution: Promise and peril for India's future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming societies, economies, and governance systems at an unprecedented pace.

Housing prices rise 65% since 2023

NEW DELHI Real estate projects in top tier II cities rose upwards of 65 per cent on an average since 2023, according to online real estate data and analytics platform PropEquity.

FOREIGN INVESTORS MAKE COMEBACK WITH AN INVESTMENT OF Rs 24,453 CRORE

NEW DELHI Foreign investors have made a strong comeback to Indian equity markets, with a net purchase of over Rs 24,400 crore in the first week of December.

EIH ACHIEVES HISTORIC Q2FY25 RESULTS

EIH Limited posted historic Q2FY2025 financial results which were the best ever so far in its history.

ADB approves $350 mn loan to enhance India's logistics

1 NEW DELHI Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 350 million policybased loan to support India strengthen and modernize logistics sector.

'Startups created 16.6 lakh jobs across sector'

CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI Startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reportedly created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across more than 55 varied industries which include areas beyond technology, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal informed Rajya Sabha on Friday.

SBI forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3 per cent

NEW DELHI SBI forecasted India's GDP growth at 6.3 pc, lower than RBIS projection of 6.6 pc for FY25 in its latest report.

Centre apprises Parliament status of 12 industrial smart city projects

NEW DELHI The government has approved 12 new industrial smart city projects in August with a total project cost of Rs 28,602 crore (including land cost) for development of trunk infrastructure packages, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha said Friday.

Inflation likely to have eased to 5.4% in Nov

NEW DELHI India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to ease to 5.4 per cent in November 2024, down from 6.2 per cent in October, according to a report by Union Bank of India.

FM chairs pre-budget consultation with farmers' associations

NEW DELHI Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the second Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Saturday with representatives from various farmer associations and prominent agricultural economists in the national capital.

MAX GOVERNANCE IS OUR REFORM AGENDA: FM

NEW DELHI F inance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored India's transformative economic reforms during the pandemic and its enduring commitment to representing the Global South on the world stage, speaking at the India-Japan Forum 2024 on Friday.

SC RESERVES ORDER ON PARTHA CHATTERJEE'S BAIL PLEA

NEW DELHI In the money laundering case linked to the West Bengal cash-for-jobs scam involving former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, the Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment.