The Election Commission of India on March 16, Saturday, announced dates for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The first phase of voting will be held on April 19, 2024. The elections will be held in seven phases. The counting of votes for all ballots will be held on June 4. The announcement was made by Chief Election Officer Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. Kumar said 55 lakh electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used.
16 March,2024 05:47 PM IST
On the India-Maldives row that soured the relations between two nations, former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has voiced significant concerns regarding the ramifications of India's boycott call on the Maldives, particularly in the context of tourism. Nasheed, currently in India, conveyed apologies on behalf of the Maldivian people and emphasised their wish for Indian tourists to continue visiting the country. Nasheed highlighted the impact of the boycott on the Maldives, stating, "It has impacted the Maldives a lot, and I am actually here in India. I'm very worried about this. I want to say the people of the Maldives are sorry, we are sorry that this has happened. We want Indian people to come on their holidays to the Maldives, and there will not be any change in our hospitality."
09 March,2024 01:12 PM IST
As India-Maldives diplomatic tensions brewing, President Muizzu has made a ‘desperate’ attempt to boost tourism. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu requested China to intensify efforts to send more tourists. This appeal comes in the wake of a diplomatic spat with India after Maldivian MPs’ derogatory remarks. During his 5-day visit, President Muizzu described China as the “closest” ally of Maldives. Muizzu also lauded China’s Belt & Road initiative projects which were initiated by President Jinping in 2014. Maldivian media reported that the two countries signed a $50 million project aimed at developing integrated tourism zone. As per Maldives Tourism Ministry, India remained the largest tourist market for the country in 2023. However, after the India-Maldives row, #boycottmaldives started trending on social media. Showing solidarity with India, travel company EaseMyTrip also cancelled flight bookings to Maldives from Jan 08.
10 January,2024 03:59 PM IST
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives, pressure is mounting on President Md Muizzu. Maldives’ Parliamentary Minority leader Ali Azim has called for the removal of President Mohamed Muizzu. Amid India-Maldives row, Maldivian opposition leaders are leaving no stone unturned to oust the incumbent Govt. Another MP Meekail Naseem formally demanded Parliament to summon Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer. The diplomatic tension escalated following Maldivian MPs’ anti-India, anti-Modi remarks on social media. Indian netizens were quick to react and started trending #BoycottMaldives on social media ‘X’. Renowned Indian celebs joined hands in support of Lakshadweep and condemned Maldivian MPs' remarks. On diplomatic levels, Maldivian High Commissioner to India was summoned by MEA on January 08.
10 January,2024 01:22 PM IST
While speaking over the India-Maldives Row, Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Didi said for Maldives India has been like a 911 call. This statement comes amid tensions between India and Maldives. the Maldives Government suspended three ministers over derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The diplomatic row started after PM Modi shared his experiences from Lakshadweep and thanked the people of the islands. Reacting to a post featuring PM Modi's visit, Maldives MP Zahid Rameez said that the idea of competing with them is "delusional". Days after MP Zahid Rameez’s remark went viral on social media, India summoned Maldives High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb on Jan 08.
10 January,2024 12:25 PM IST
India responded quickly after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of killing Khalistani terrorist Nijjar. India finally expelled senior Canadian Diplomat after the Canadian High Commissioner was summoned by MEA. New Delhi hits back after the Canadian Govt expelled top Indian diplomat over allegedly killing of Khalistani terrorist. Canadian PM alleged that there was India’s involvement in the killing of Nijjar who died in June 2023. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly also said that allegations proven true would be a “grave violation of Canada’s sovereignty”. India has outrightly rejected the Canadian government’s claim and said that the “allegations are absurd and motivated”.
19 September,2023 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Union government has constituted a ‘One Nation, One Election’ Committee on September 1. The committee has been formed under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind. Committee will explore the possibility which envisages holding of general, states polls simultaneously. CEC Rajiv Kumar said that EC is ready to conduct elections as per legal provisions. Earlier, AIMIM Chief Owaisi rejected the possibility of ‘One Election’ Bill and called it “unconstitutional”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several occasions pitched the idea of One Nation, One Election.
07 September,2023 01:42 PM IST
Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, Sarah Storey attended the screening of World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the Australian High Commission in Delhi on June 09. Speaking to the media, she said that the WTC final is showing excellent competition. She said, “The World Test Championship Final is showing us excellent competition. We have top-tier teams playing each other.”
10 June,2023 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai
After 36 years of service, INS Magar, the oldest landing ship of the Indian Navy was decommissioned in Kochi recently. A ceremony was held to decommission the ship during which the ship's timeline and a special postage cover were released. The ship has been a vital asset to the Indian Navy for over 30 years and has been instrumental in various naval operations ranging from amphibious operations, Fleet deployments and HADR missions like the evacuation of civilians from the affected areas during the December 2004 Tsunami.
07 May,2023 02:00 PM IST
Pakistan is facing one of the worst economic crises since its birth and a grim scenario stares Islamabad. Despite the worst economic crisis, bilateral talk between India and Pakistan is far from reality. While Pak leaders continue to spew venom against India, country’s former diplomat has shown the mirror to Shehbaz Sharif. Recently, former High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit said, “Pakistan is dying to mend ties with India.” Abdul Basit also said that BBC Docuseries will likely help Narendra Modi in the upcoming General Polls.
15 March,2023 03:56 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
