The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
India is determined to have secure borders and will not compromise national security at any cost. Speeches of the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister during the recently concluded elections have highlighted this determination and resolve.
There was a time when geopolitics moved through formal rooms. A state issued a statement. A spokesperson read from a prepared text.
There Are moments in history when a nation’s progress stops being incremental and becomes directional.
The court observed that Siddiqui had failed to establish that his wife was terminally ill, incapable of managing her daily routine, or in need of his constant care. It further noted that alternative caregivers were available.
The PIB Fact Check unit has clarified that neither the Defence Secretary nor the Defence Ministry has issued any such letter.
Police have launched an investigation after two unidentified youths allegedly threw petrol bombs at an RSS office in Ranchi. No damage has been reported.
The two of them were natives of Sakleshpur in Hassan district and came into contact with each other through Instagram.
With a deep fiscal scar left by the previous regime, the state transport department is exploring options to stay afloat and bring the financial accounts to positive at the earliest.
The demonstration at Esplanade, the first after the party was hit by the massive political storm, saw a large number of supporters and hawkers joining the march.
In the first meeting between the Department of Tourism and various tourism industry associations, state Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh said the government has a "vision to transform Bengal into a global destination".
West Bengal tourism minister Shankar Ghosh said a final decision on organising the Durga Puja Carnival in 2026 would be taken after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
There are few rivers in the world that define a city as completely as the Danube defines Budapest.
In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
Tigers have always fascinated humankind and I'm no different. They are majestic, magnificent, royal, regal…one can go on adding adjectives about them but still not have enough. Their aura is hard to describe. Lord of the jungle! Period.
There are politicians who rise through visibility, and there are those shaped quietly by the systems they later inherit.
The reported US-Iran memorandum lays out a roadmap covering military de-escalation, Hormuz shipping, sanctions relief, oil exports, frozen assets and Tehran's nuclear programme.
Trump also heaped a praise at PM Modi, calling him a tough negotiator and the “most beautiful-looking man.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday, marking their first face-to-face interaction in 16 months amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade negotiations and evolving strategic challenges.
During the talks, the two leaders discussed trade, the Russia-Ukraine war, West Asia crisis, maritime security and the broader India-US partnership.
Archana Mittal has outlined the evolution of India's EV policy framework leading to the increase in EV penetration to nearly 9 per cent in 2025-26.
The report said India is moving beyond immediate crisis management and adopting medium- to long-term strategies focused on growth protection, energy security, and economic stability.
The Centre has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 17 while maintaining existing rates on petrol. Officials said the move is aimed at safeguarding domestic fuel availability.
The wholesale food inflation was at of 4.49 per cent in May compared to 3.11 per cent in April.
Before the fame, there was Saharsa, folk verses, and a father who loved music. Utpal Udit traces his journey from Bihar's villages to Coke Studio Bharat, one red Murattha at a time. 'Kachaudi Gali' is just where the story became loud.
The biryani joke that shook India has now cost Pranit More a show abroad. Nepal pulled the plug on his June 28 Kathmandu gig after the Rs 370 crowd work clip went viral.
Jessie finally gets her story. Pixar's fifth toy box outing is set to ride into theaters with a record $275 million global debut. The franchise has never opened bigger.
Ryan Gosling blasts off into deep space, and now into homes everywhere, but on a screen many didn't expect. The sci-fi hit has wrapped up its full theatrical run with numbers few films hit this year.
Yastika Bhatia returned to India's playing XI while Nandni Sharma made her first appearance of the Women's T20 World Cup as the Netherlands won the toss and chose to bowl at Headingley.
Gill, Kishan, Rohit and Iyer reached major landmarks as India posted 402 against Afghanistan. Here are five key records and milestones from the second ODI in Lucknow.
A member of Lionel Messi's team has blamed former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas for the chaos and security lapses during the football star's GOAT India Tour event in Kolkata.
Captain Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra struck half-centuries before Nishant Sindhu claimed 4-31 as India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs to qualify for the 50-over tri-series final in Dambulla.
Former IAS officer, motivational speaker and author Vivek Atray unveiled his sixth book titled ‘ Not So RANDOMLY YOURS' here. The book brings together 120 carefully curated articles from his widely appreciated ‘Random Forays’ column published in the print media over the past five years.
Fifteen years back when a new government was formed, the state had gone on a cleaning spree.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday extended his greetings and best wishes to students across the state as schools prepare to reopen for the new academic session on June 16.
The novel draws inspiration from the emotional impact of the Pahalgam terror attack
The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
India is determined to have secure borders and will not compromise national security at any cost. Speeches of the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister during the recently concluded elections have highlighted this determination and resolve.
The reported US-Iran memorandum lays out a roadmap covering military de-escalation, Hormuz shipping, sanctions relief, oil exports, frozen assets and Tehran's nuclear programme.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Wednesday that Dhar, Nagda and Ratlam have also been included in the Indore–Ujjain Metropolitan Region.
She lost her fighting spirit somewhere along the way. Her children brought it back, pushing her to travel and live again. Now she feels ready to step into the world with new energy.
A retirement community. An otherworldly threat. A Duffer Brothers stamp of approval. None of it was enough. Netflix has cancelled 'The Boroughs' after just one season.
Real punches. Real bruises. No stunt doubles to hide behind. Samantha says she bled making 'Maa Inti Bangaram', and she would do it again. The film hits screens June 19, with the gold of the house ready to fight.
A film calling Indian farming "slow poison" now faces a poison of its own, a legal notice. The complaint targets claims on pesticides, dairy, and poultry shown in the teaser.
Samantha landed in Chennai with one mission, meeting her former co-star turned Chief Minister. The reunion brought back memories of 'Kaththi', 'Theri' and 'Mersal'.
On a New York film set, the food had gone stale, and so had everyone's patience. Adil Hussain had a fix nobody expected from an actor. A six-course meal, and a memory of Sridevi he still carries.
