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TopicDDC polls

Topic: DDC polls

Why DDC election in Kashmir is the report card BJP is waiting for

DDC election is the BJP’s chance to prove that domestic and global critics were wrong on Kashmir.

Polling begins for first phase of J&K’s DDC elections in 43 constituencies

The District Development Councils elections in Jammu & Kashmir, being held in eight phases, will conclude on 19 December and the counting of votes take place on 22 December.

In Kashmir DDC polls, Modi govt, security forces fuelling insecurity, doing great disservice

The militants and separatists have not issued any threats or calls for poll boycott, indicating an easing of threat perception.

PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti accuses Centre of ‘sabotaging’ district council polls

The former chief minister's allegations came as political parties alleged the absence of a level playing field as candidates are being locked up.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.