Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Both the BJP and Congress understand that coalitions and alliances are not just about numbers, but have symbolic value. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party President J P Nadda and party leaders garland......

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

On its own or with allies the Congress has a strong presence in states that account for a total of 253 Lok Sabha seats, or 20 short of the magic figure of 272 required to form a government at the......

Meet N V Ramana, India's next Chief Justice

'There is no doubt that he commands respect. He's on the ball.'Aditi Phadnis reports. IMAGE: Justice N V Ramana will be sworn in as India's next Chief Justice on Saturday, April 24. Photograph:......

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

Backed by a high-octane campaign involving its top guns, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday made significant electoral inroads in Hyderabad in the fiercely contested GHMC polls, almost giving a......

AP re-introduces Rs 2-a-kg rice scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government has re-launched the Rs 2-a-kg rice scheme for below-poverty-line (BPL) families in the State from Wednesday, coinciding with Ugadi, the Telugu New Year Day that was......