Both parties will contest 10 seats each. They have nominal presence in Goa & tried to get MVA ally Congress — single-largest party in Goa in 2017 — to join alliance, but failed.
Railways employees, All India Radio and BSNL workers are among others that have been categorised as essential services who can cast their vote through postal ballot.
UP elections will be held in 7 phases between 10 Feb and 7 March, while Punjab, Uttarakhand & Goa will vote on 14 Feb. Manipur will vote in 2 phases on 27 Feb and 3 March. Results on 10 March.
In a meeting with Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, EC emphasised the need to ensure complete vaccination of all eligible persons in the five states.
Farm leaders like Gurnam Singh Chaduni say agitations and political activities can go hand in hand, but other Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) say politicking farmers will be shown “black flags”.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday kickstarted the 'Samajwadi Vijay Rath Yatra' in Kanpur, which will cover all 403 assembly segments in Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2022 polls.
If BJP doesn’t win UP, or wins it narrowly, mood for 2024 will be different. Congress retaining Punjab, Shiv Sena & friends staying in charge of BMC can make Modi’s road tougher.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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