Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya......

Unexplained Cash: EC's Headache

Nearly Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) in cash and other items were seized in the elections in 2022-2023, an increase of 835 per cent over 2017-2018. Kindly note that the image has only been posted......

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin has a procedural problem.Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from Governor R N Ravi.Stalin does not want to interact with this governor as far as......

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

From the voter-level, traditionally anti-BJP, anti-Hindutva minorities and other secular voters would have an option, especially in the face of the mounting anti-incumbency against the ruling party......

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

In light of the recent incidents involving scooters from prominent electric mobility brands bursting into flames, the subject of electric vehicle (EV) safety has come under the spotlight.......

Railways to seek air time from Doordarshan

Railway ministry is likely to seek air time from Doordarshan to disseminate railway related information to public and raise a special Mahila Brigade for enhanced security. In its forthcoming......