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On Saturday, the rightist ecosystem put out a post; 'What Israel is facing today, India suffered between 2004-14”. The post also mentioned; “Yesterday, Israel faced a dastardly terror attack, just like Mumbai was targeted 26/11/2008. Israel has declared war and their military has struck back. What did India under a weak-kneed Congress do?” What does this post imply?

Chhattisgarh has turned into the most politically and administratively sensitive state among the five going to poll in November 2023, as it is reflected in the decision of the Election Commission of India to conduct polls in two phases – first on November 7 and second on November 17.

Not mentioning “Hamas” in the Congress Working Committee resolution on the Israel-Hamas confrontation in the Gaza Strip is bothering the Congress as it shapes up for the assembly elections in five states. The election commission has spoken about the election deadlines and both the leading parties in the fray – the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress – are on their toes. The elections are suddenly too close for comfort and the assembly polls will set the stage for the all-important General Elections 2024.

LUCKNOW: After BR Ambedkar, major political parties are busy appropriating BSP founder Kanshi Ram to win over crucial dalit voters for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh., For the first time, the death anniversary of dalit icon Kanshi Ram on October 9 became major event for political parties in UP.

BHOPAL: The day poll programme for five states including Madhya Pradesh was announced speculation about chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also ended. The BJP leadership finally assigned his traditional seat to him. As already known¸ polling in Madhya Pradesh will take place only on one day that is November 17 and the result will be announced on December 3. The BJP list for Madhya Pradesh also ended guesswork about giving tickets to Scindia loyalists.

Does India need a caste census? If conducted, Will it bring positive or negative consequences? There is debate over this issue. The issue is controversial due to differing opinions on potential benefits or drawbacks.

With announcement of Vidhan Sabha Elections in five states – Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana – by the Election Commission of India today, the pre-election campaigns end with the Model Code of Conduct for the political parties and their leaders coming into operation. Political narrative emerged so far underwent several twists and turns signalling bad omens for the country, if followed by the political parties, would precipitate troubles much faster that one can imagine.

The vision document prepared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) along with the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) outlining the target of the country’s electronics production in terms of US dollars at $300 billion by 2025-26 is too tall. Considering the country’s present production and export levels, the target appears to be highly unachievable. India’s electronics production may at the most reach a $200-billion mark by the end of March 2026. The country’s current electronics production is only worth a little over $100 billion. This includes electronics exports which earned $23 billion in 2022-23. There is absolutely no doubt that the country has done extremely well in electronics production and exports in recent years. India is now the world’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer. The country’s smartphone market has also grown to become the second largest. The production of mobile phones has gone up from 60 million in 2015 to 310 million in 2022 at a CAGR of 26 percent. Yet, these figures mean little in the context of global electronics production and exports.

It’s like the paraglider flying over the concertina wire fence on the Israel-Gaza border. The Bharatiya Janata Party was caught napping and given a devastating electric jolt. Such that Kargil heroes, those alive and who were martyred would cheer. The BJP’s defeat in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil elections is a wake up call for the saffron party. Time for a reality check. The National Conference and Congress alliance are top of the hill in the first elections held since Article 370 was scrapped.

News of suicides by the students from Kota, a dream destination for the aspirants to get coaching for entry into higher education courses like the Engineering and Medicine, are highly disturbing. These students are the next generation who are to shape the future of our country. End of their life at this tender age is heart breaking for the parents who have nurtured their children with love and affection. They are shattered by this irreparable loss. Parents and other family members are likely to develop significant psychological and physical comorbidities under such circumstances. These incidents are also a warning for the society to introspect deep into the whole issue and find out causes and remedial measures.