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Assembly elections: BJP hopes to win over tribal voters in high-stakes Chhattisgarh

25 Oct 2023 08:30 AM IST

As Chhattisgarh gears up for the Assembly elections next month, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks to win the support of the tribal population, which has significantly influenced past poll outcomes. In 2018, the BJP suffered a setback in tribal-dominated seats. The recent rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union

Farm fires: sugarcane burning likely cause for kidney disease in agricultural workers, stubble burning chokes Delhi-NCR

25 Oct 2023 08:27 AM IST

The burning of sugarcane and rice husks may be releasing a toxic substance which is causing a mysterious kidney disease among agricultural workers in India, Sri Lanka, the US and many other countries, a new study has suggested. An ongoing epidemic of chronic kidney disease has been observed among manual

India to surpass Japan to become second-largest Asian economy by 2030

25 Oct 2023 08:26 AM IST

India, the world’s fifth largest economy in the world, is likely to overtake Japan to become the world’s third-largest economy with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $7.3 trillion by 2030, S&P Global Market Intelligence said in its latest issue of Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). After two years of rapid

Delhi AQI to remain in ‘very poor’ category till 26 October

24 Oct 2023 08:05 AM IST

Taking account of the poor air quality in the national capital IMD scientist VK Soni on Monday said that there will be some improvement in the air quality after the implementation of GRAP, but it would remain in “very poor” category until 26 October. Soni said “Yesterday it reached ‘very

Despite past losses, Aam Aadmi Party hopes to MAKE A MARK in Chhattisgarh; releases fourth candidate list for assembly polls

24 Oct 2023 08:02 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its fourth list of 12 candidates for next month’s Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. With this, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has so far released the names of 45 candidates for polls in the Congress-ruled State. Elections to the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly will be held in

Survey respondents disapprove Rahul Gandhi’s ‘insult’ charge regarding Agniveers, say assistance amount should be increased

24 Oct 2023 07:59 AM IST

The Indian Army on Sunday sought to clear the air on the financial support that is being offered to the family of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman who died in the line of duty, saying the compensation to the next of kin is “governed by the relevant terms & conditions of

‘No more MPs, Ministers’, BJP CEC decides for remaining candidate list

23 Oct 2023 08:26 AM IST

In a run-up to the assembly elections in five states, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting has been underway in Delhi. According to party sources, the CEC meeting today has decided to no more field any MP or Minister on the remaining list of candidates in Madhya

BJP, Congress reveal key players in newly released candidate lists

23 Oct 2023 08:23 AM IST

The political landscape in Rajasthan is gearing up for a showdown as both major parties, Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have announced their candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The Congress, on Saturday, announced its first list of 33 candidates, revealing key players in their electoral strategy. Chief Minister

Delhi most polluted city in India in past year: Analysis

23 Oct 2023 08:20 AM IST

Delhi remained the most polluted city in the year ending September 30 — although its air quality improved marginally — with a PM2.5 concentration of 100.1 micrograms per cubic meter, which is three times the government’s safe limit, says a study. The analysis, conducted by the independent think tank Climate

Madhya Pradesh: Congress releases candidate list and a comprehensive look at the political landscape in the state

21 Oct 2023 08:32 AM IST

The assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh is one of several pivotal events on the horizon in the upcoming assembly election cycle that will begin in November. The Congress had on Sunday released its first list of 144 candidates for the state. With this, the Congress has declared all but one

Mumbai records ‘very poor’ air quality, experts say city on brink of pollution crisis

21 Oct 2023 08:29 AM IST

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, as of the evening of 19 October, the city of Mumbai had an average AQI (air quality index) score of 156 while New Delhi was at 121. The financial capital has been waking up to a thick blanket of smog owing

Survey respondents say Bhupesh Baghel first choice for CM in Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh comes a close second

21 Oct 2023 08:27 AM IST

The Congress on Wednesday announced 53 candidates for the ensuing Chhattisgarh Assembly elections which will be held in two phases on 7 and 17 November. The party has dropped 18 sitting MLAs so far in the state where it is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh under Chief Minister Bhupesh

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