India and China are the biggest emerging markets, the new envoy said. Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Friday said that India and China boast of being time-honoured civilizations and are each other's important neighbours. In an interview with China Global Television Network, Xu Feihong shared his first …...Read More
New Chinese Envoy Xu Feihong
"It Happens. What To Do?" Sudha Murty On Vinesh Phogat Disqualification
Vinesh Phogat Disqualification, Sudha Murty says "it happens" (File Photo). Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has offered support after wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics - for being 100 grams overweight for the 50 kg category - Wednesday afternoon. "It happens. What to do? It is the …...Read More
Man Sends Mail Threatening To Blow Up Bihar Chief Minister's Office, Arrested
It is not yet clear why he had sent that threat mail on July 16. (Representational) The police on Monday arrested a 51-year-old man from Kolkata on the charge of sending an email threatening to blow up the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's office in Patna, officials said here. Preliminary …...Read More
Opinion | India Shouldn't Ignore Growing Chinese Trade In Neighbourhood
On January 1, 2025, the Maldives finally implemented its free trade agreement (FTA) with China after it came into being seven years ago. The opposition then was very critical of the agreement as it was rushed through parliament without much debate. India voiced its concerns, fearing the FTA would allow …...Read More
NDTV Election Quiz #3: Play Now
Get ready for a dive into the political arena with NDTV's Election Quiz. In this week's interactive quiz, test your knowledge on topics like PM Modi's constituency, voting phases, and more. Discover the latest headlines shaping India's political landscape. Are you up for the challenge? Take the quiz now! The …...Read More
104% Rise In Number Of Political Parties Contesting Polls From 2009 To 2024
According to the analysis, 751 political parties are participating in 2024. (Representational) There has been an increase of 104 per cent in the number of political parties contesting Lok Sabha elections from 2009 to 2024, according to an analysis by poll rights body ADR. According to the analysis, 751 political …...Read More
Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Review Of VVPAT Verdict
The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls began on April 19. A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of its April 26 judgement by which it had rejected the demand for reverting to the old paper ballot system and the complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with …...Read More
NDTV Election Quiz #2: Play Now
Get ready for a dive into the political arena with NDTV's Election Quiz. In this week's interactive quiz, explore historic upsets, latest controversies, and big crossovers. Test your knowledge on topics like PM Modi's constituency, voting phases, and more. Discover the latest headlines shaping India's political landscape. Are you up …...Read More
Eknath Shinde Sues Sena's Sanjay Raut Over "Defamatory News Article"
Eknath Shinde issued a legal notice to Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over a "defamatory" article Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has issued a legal notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over a "defamatory" article which claimed that Mr Shinde tried to ensure the defeat of ally NCP's …...Read More
Top Court Issues Notice On Petition Against Bar On Transgenders Donating Blood
The guidelines also apply to transgenders and female sex workers. The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the guidelines issued by the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) and National Aids Control Organisation (NACO), imposing a blanket restriction on transgender persons, female sex workers, …...Read More
