Indian politician Raghav Chadha has reportedly faced a strong backlash on social media after announcing his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Read More: Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha to tie the knot in Rajasthan? The Rajya Sabha member, who is also the husband of Bollywood actor Parineeti […]
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Debate grows in India over revised definition of Aravalli hills
NEW DELHI: A fresh controversy has erupted in India over the redefinition of the Aravalli hills, with critics alleging that the move could weaken environmental protections and open the door to expanded mining activity across several states. The Aravalli range, one of the world’s oldest mountain systems, stretches across Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and Gujarat, and […]
Bihar elections begin today
NEW DELHI – Voting for the two-stage Bihar assembly elections begins today (Thursday), in a contest viewed as pivotal for the survival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s minority government. The 243-seat state legislature holds outsized political importance, as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) party remains a crucial pillar of Mr Modi’s National […]