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The results of the exit polls are expected to pour in soon after voting ends in the two states. Voting for the Maharashtra assembly election and the Jharkhand assembly election will conclude today. The election results for both states will be announced on November 23. A host of poll agencies and television news channels will attempt to predict the election results with exit poll results. The results of the exit polls are expected to pour in soon after voting ends in the two states. Here’s a glimpse of how accurate exit polls were in 2019. Jharkhand exit polls The Jharkhand…

The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is focused on retaining power, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is aiming for a strong comeback. Maharashtra, the country’s richest state, is gearing up for a political showdown on Wednesday, November 19, to elect a new 288-member House. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are competing for the title of the largest party, while their respective allies — Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and NCP (SP) — are focused on securing their political footing. The election campaign witnessed national leaders, inclduing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister…

Putin’s newly signed decree permits the use of nuclear weapons in retaliation against any significant assault on Russia, including drone attacks. In a clear message to the US and the rest of the Western powers, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved revisions in its nuclear doctrine amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The new policy broadens the scope of when Moscow can use nuclear weapons. “It was necessary to bring our principles in line with the current situation,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said about the changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, calling the update a “very important” document that should…

Delhi air pollution updates: Gopal Rai also sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tackle the issue of air pollution. As air quality in Delhi-NCR turns toxic, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was not acting on their repeated request to allow artificial rain in the national capital. At a press conference, Gopal Rai said he would again write to Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav demanding artificial rain. He also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention in tackling the issue of air pollution. “Delhi is under the GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stage…

Gahlot noted that such decisions are not taken overnight, they happen over a “prolonged period”. He emphasized that it takes time to understand a few things. A day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, former AAP leader and Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot said that it took a long time for him to muster the “courage” to quit the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. He said on Tuesday that his decision was made on the basis of diluted values and principles of the Aam Aadmi Party. Gahlot noted that such decisions are not taken overnight, they happen over a “prolonged period”. He emphasized…

“Specific dates of Vladimir Putin’s visit to India will soon be announced,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon, the Russian government’s spokesperson said on Tuesday. The announcement on dates will be made soon, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s press secretary further said. “Specific dates of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India will soon be announced and Russia will begin preparing for it,” Peskov. He added in a video message: “I hope soon we’ll work out the precise dates of his visit… Of course, after two visits of Prime Minister Modi to Russia, now we…

BVA members, led by Hitendra Thakur, and Nalla Sopara MLA Kshitij Thakur, alleged that BJP’s Vinod Tawde was attempting to distribute money for votes Mumbai: Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) members, led by Hitendra Thakur, clashed with BJP representatives at Virar East after BVA activists and Nalla Sopara MLA Kshitij Thakur alleged that BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde had arrived with ₹5 crore to distribute to their candidate Rajan Naik. The BJP leader has denied the accusations. “I had stopped on my way to discuss about polling process and code of conduct with our candidate,” Tawde said. He went on to…

In Fearless, his recently released autobiography, Mohinder Amarnath provides a candid account of his cricketing life. Mohinder Amarnath holds a special place in the hearts of Indian cricket fans of a certain vintage for his raw courage and his indomitable will. He alone stood stoically defiant against a rampaging Imran Khan and the West Indies pace quartet during the early 1980s, and essayed pivotal performances in India’s World Cup win in 1983. He was also especially known for his many comebacks into the Indian cricket team, and, towards the latter part of his career, for his outspokenness. In 1988, after…

Monday is the last day of campaigning for the second and final phase of the Jharkhand assembly polls. The voting will be held day after tomorrow. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath fired a “bulldozer” warning in Jharkhand on Monday, days after the Supreme Court laid down nationwide guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by authorities in various states. Though criticised by opposition parties and civil society, the method was adopted by governments led by the BJP, the party of the UP chief minister, the pioneer of the practice.He made the remark at Jamtara in Jharkhand while accusing the ruling Jharkhand Mukti…

The state education department has announced the decision in consultation with the state home department. The Manipur government on Monday declared that state-run educational institutions and colleges, including universities, in Imphal West and Imphal East districts to be closed until Tuesday. The education department has announced the decision in consultation with the state home department. “In view of the curfew imposed by District Magistrate in many of the Districts and considering the safety of the students and teacher, it is hereby ordered that all the Government Institutions/Government Aided Colleges under Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Manipur including State…