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In Puducherry’s assembly elections, attention is turning not just to the political fight, but also to the wealth of the candidates. Many of those contesting are “crorepatis,” with some declaring very high personal assets, making finances a key talking point in the polls.Out of the 291 candidates analysed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), as…
Iran said it never refused Pakistan mediation talks, even as a US-Israeli strike hit a cement plant. Raghav Chadha hit back after AAP removed him as Rajya Sabha deputy leader, calling the move a “scripted campaign”. India denied reports of an Iranian crude cargo being diverted to China over payment issues. PM Modi accused Congress…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP of attempting to mislead women voters and warned them against sharing bank details, alleging it could lead to financial fraud.Addressing a public rally, Banerjee claimed that BJP workers may approach households posing as representatives of the West Bengal or Trinamool Congress (TMC)…
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he was not denied a ticket for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, stating that he himself had chosen not to contest and would instead focus on campaigning for the party and its allies.“I had already informed the core committee in writing that I…
NEW DELHI: Out of 294 candidates contesting the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections, 66 contestants (23%) have declared criminal cases, including 38 (13%) facing serious charges, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Criminal facing criminal cases in Puducherry The analysis is based on affidavits filed by the candidates with the Election Commission of India…
The Times Internet Half Marathon was never just a race. Across three extraordinary days starting with the expo on March 27th and 28th, building to the electrifying race day on March 29th over 15,000 runners filled the city with joy, sweat, and stories worth telling. In the 5K Female category, four women stood out. Not…
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) As Assam heads into the April 9 assembly elections, the political contest in the state is increasingly being framed as a battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ‘three Gogois’.At one level, this is a straightforward electoral fight. The BJP, led by chief minister…
As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, a glance at candidate affidavits shows a strong presence of crorepatis in the fray — including chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. However, while the CM figures among the wealthiest contenders, he is far from the top of the list, with several candidates declaring significantly higher assets.Topping…
Tharoor (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was reportedly attacked in Kerala’s Wandoor on Friday. One of the five accused has been arrested.The five gang members attacked Tharoor’s gunman and driver at Chellithode, near Thiruvali in Wandoor, at around 7.30 pm.The incident took place at a roadblock on the Chelithode bridge…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, announcing a series of measures including strict enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule, curbs on polluting vehicles and a push for cleaner transport and dust control.Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds…
