In a significant development in Delhi politics, Kailash Gahlot, a former Delhi government minister and a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), resigned from the party on Sunday and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. The 50-year-old leader, an advocate by profession, announced his decision at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, where he was welcomed by Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra, along with Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and national m

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and

TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has made a remarkable comeback in the AP elections, leading his party from ashes to glory in alliance with BJP and JSP. Today, he is hailed as the most powerful CM in all of India by leading national media giant, India Today. According to the latest report, Chandrababu stands as the most powerful CM in India and ranks 5th among the most powerful individuals in the country. India Today's description of Chandrababu's rise to power as a return of the

In a scathing criticism of her brother and YSR Congress party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila condemned his decision to boycott the upcoming assembly session. Sharmila emphasized the importance of elected members attending the assembly to address the concerns and issues of their constituents. She called on Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party MLAs to either fulfill their responsibilities or resign from their assembly memberships. Tel

The sudden visit of Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan to New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Union home minister Amit Shah created a lot of buzz in the mainstream as well as social media. The visit assumed significance in the wake of his latest strong comments against his cabinet colleague home minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the failure of law and order and rising crimes in the state. There were reports that Shah had called Pawan Kalyan to Delhi to k

Gold prices have been on a downward trend since the US presidential election, with December future contracts opening lower on MCX. The price of gold fell by 0.37% to Rs 76,369 per 10 grams, while silver prices also dropped by 0.24% to Rs 90,601 per kg. In the last two days, gold prices have plummeted by Rs 2,100 per 10 grams and silver prices by Rs 4,050 per kg. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA), the current prices for different carats of gold are a

In a speech delivered at her alma mater, Howard University, Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, acknowledging his victory and offering her support for a peaceful transfer of power. Despite her concession, Harris emphasized that her commitment to the causes of freedom, equality, and justice would not waver. She encouraged her supporters to "keep fighting," invoking the metaphor of stars shining in the darkness to represent hope and resili

Donald Trump is on track to make history as the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote in a U.S. presidential election. His victories in key swing states like North Carolina and Georgia have solidified his path to the presidency, narrowing Vice President Kamala Harris's chances of reaching the White House. If confirmed, Trump would become the first Republican since George W. Bush in 2004 to win the popular vote, marking a significant milestone in American politics.

On the verge of a sweeping victory in the U.S. Presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump expressed gratitude to his supporters, calling it a "magnificent victory for the American people." Reflecting on the assassination attempt he survived on July 13, Trump remarked, "God spared my life for a reason." The 78-year-old is currently projected to secure 267 electoral college votes, just three short of the necessary 270 to win. His opponent, sitting Vic

The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India). The 'Needle' swings as the data that comes in is analyzed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time. A little before 10 p.m., it showed Trump at nearly 290 seats before swinging down five to 285 at 10 p.m. and ris

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is shaping up to be one of the closest races in history, as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final stretch with a neck-and-neck competition for the White House. As polls close across key states, early projections indicate strong performances from both candidates. Republican candidate Donald Trump is projected to win eight states, while Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has secured five, according to early projections by the Associated Pre

In the upcoming US presidential election, the issue of abortion rights is emerging as a significant factor that is influencing Indian American women's voting preferences. This demographic group, part of the second-largest immigrant community in the United States, is showing a strong inclination towards supporting candidates who advocate for reproductive rights. Meeta Damani, an Indian American documentary filmmaker in New Jersey, emphasizes the interconnected nature of reproductive rights

As Election Day approaches, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tight race, with more than 78 million American voters already casting their ballots. Both candidates have been crisscrossing the seven battleground states, delivering their closing remarks in a bid to secure crucial electoral college votes. In the national polls, Harris holds a slight lead over Trump, with a 0.9 percentage point advantage in the weighted average compiled by Fiv

Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t

US Elections 2024: Are Banks, Post Offices, and FedEx Open on November 5? Here’s What You Need to Know As the United States heads into the 2024 presidential election on November 5, voters are making their final decisions between candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Despite Election Day not being a federal holiday, several states have taken steps to ensure that citi

As the November 5, 2024, elections approach, all eyes are on the evolving political landscape in the United States. Former President Donald Trump is currently leading in the latest predictions, particularly in all seven critical swing states, according to a recent poll conducted by AtlasIntel. The survey, which included nearly 2,500 likely voters in the US, revealed that about 49% of respondents would cast their votes for Trump. This positions the Republicans with a narrow 1.8% lead

A growing number of wealthy Americans are preparing to leave the country ahead of the upcoming election, driven by concerns over political and social unrest, according to immigration attorneys and wealth advisors. Many high-net-worth individuals are actively seeking second passports or long-term residencies abroad, marking a notable shift from the usual post-election relocation discussions. Dominic Volek, group head of private clients at Henley & Partners, reports unprecedented

The YSR Congress party (YCP) in Andhra Pradesh appears to be in denial regarding the electoral mandate delivered in the recent state polls. Some party leaders, including Roja, have suggested allegations of EVM tampering, while others speculate that the state may face early elections due to the proposed Jamili elections. However, the party seems to be focused on everything but critically evaluating their substantial defeat and learning from past mistakes. In a recent meeting in Tirup

The alarming levels of pollution in Delhi have reached a crisis point, particularly highlighted by the aftermath of Diwali, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a staggering 999 in several areas of the city and the National Capital Region (NCR). A survey conducted by LocalCircles, which garnered over 21,000 responses from residents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed that 69% of families report at least one member experiencing health issues related to pollu

The United States boasts an electoral system that is distinct from those of other nations, particularly regarding its timeline for transferring power. While many countries transition to new leadership swiftly after elections, the U.S. implements a measured approach, with voters casting their ballots in November and the new president being inaugurated the following January. This 11-week transition period, although seemingly lengthy, is actually a reduction from the four months originally allow