Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: BJP-Led Mahayuti Secures Decisive Victory Amid High Voter Turnout

Maharashtra

High Turnout Marks Election Day The single-phase polling on November 20 experienced an impressive turnout of 66%, against the 61% that was witnessed in the 2019 elections. The high turnout further indicates the energetic involvement of the electorate in outlining the politics of the state. Mahayuti Alliance Leading all the Way Early trends coming in … Read more

BJP’s Vinod Tawde Issues ₹100 Crore Defamation Notices to Congress Leaders Amid ‘Cash-for-Votes’ Allegations

Vinod Tawde

A major political development has emerged in the form of BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde serving defamation notices worth ₹100 crore on Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Supriya Shrinate after taking exception to their allegations of him being involved in a ‘cash-for-votes’ scandal Background of the Allegations On November 19, 2024, … Read more

Maharashtra Elections: BJP’s Bitcoin Scam Allegations Stir Political Turmoil

BJP's Bitcoin Scam

The Bharatiya Janata Party has also levied serious allegations on prominent opposition leaders ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, saying that they were involved in a bitcoin scam meant for funding their campaign. This certainly escalated the political temperature, and leaders belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party and the Indian National Congress denied the charges … Read more

India Urges UK to Expedite Extradition of Economic Offenders at G20 Summit

Extradition

In Short ·  India Pushes for Extradition: At the G20 Summit, PM Modi urged UK PM Keir Starmer to expedite the extradition of Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. ·  High-Profile Economic Offenders: Mallya and Modi are accused of financial frauds totaling over ₹22,000 crore, with extradition requests pending in UK courts. ·  UK’s Legal Delays: … Read more

Cash-for-Vote Controversy: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Tempo’ Jibe at PM Modi Amid BJP’s Denial

Cash-for-Vote

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, a significant controversy has emerged amid allegations of cash distribution by a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. The incident has seen sharp reactions from opposition leaders, notably Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who took a pointed dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP has firmly rejected the allegations, … Read more

Vladimir Putin’s Upcoming Visit to India: Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Dynamics

Vladimir Putin

In Short ·  Putin’s India Visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, emphasizing the strategic partnership between the two nations. ·  Key Focus Areas: Discussions will likely center on defense cooperation, energy security, trade expansion, and geopolitical collaboration. ·  Strengthened Energy Ties: The visit aims to bolster long-term agreements in oil … Read more