Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar over the weekend said the invitation to international observers aimed to foster transparency and showed India’s commitment to high standards of electoral practices. Indian voters wait to cast their vote at a polling station in Khandauli in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Photo: EPA-EFE “This is in line with our established policy … Read more
“There is a complete absence of an overarching national narrative. It has reasons to make the incumbent or the front runner a bit jittery,” said Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, an author and independent political analyst. “Normally, a front runner can sweep up everything if there is a single issue.” Some observers have attributed the smaller number of … Read more
As a scorching summer begins, investors are looking for winning stocks that can rise on a heat wave. Shares of air cooler makers and power generators have already rallied even as hot summer can singe several other sectors such as those linked to agricultural output. But the impact of heat waves is not limited to … Read more
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Student Union Election concluded on Friday, March 22, 2024 amid cheers and fierce sloganeering from students. According to media reports, the JNUSU polls saw a staggering 73 per cent voter turnout- estimated to be highest in the last 12 years. A total of 7751 students were eligible to cast their … Read more
Wisconsin voters weigh in on presidential race – CBS News Watch CBS News A day after President Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their party’s nominations, several voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin spoke with Nancy Cordes about what issues are important to them heading into the 2024 election. Be the first to … Read more
