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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Topic2004 elections

Topic: 2004 elections

Austria votes for new parliament with far-right bidding for historic win

Whoever wins will fall short of an absolute majority, polls show, but will claim the right to lead a coalition government.

After Uttarakhand, Himachal, BJP opts for tried & tested pre-poll promise in MP — Uniform Civil Code

BJP leaders say the move by BJP-led states to form UCC panels 'should not be seen in isolation but keeping 2024 elections in mind'. Opposition criticises it as a pre-poll gimmick.

Modi cannot be blamed for failing to revamp India’s manufacturing sector

Vajpayee, in 2001, withdrew his promise to amend the draconian labour laws of the country when he saw that his own party was against it.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.