India’s elephant population has decreased by almost 20% from 19,825 in 2017 to 15,887, as shown by the latest estimation conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India and state forest departments. This significant drop is attributed to the change in counting methods, from a headcount in 2017 to DNA analysis in 2022-23.
Read MoreDushyant Chautala’s JJP faced a massive defeat in the state polls, failing to win a single seat and seeing a drastic drop in vote share from 15% to less than 1%. Despite this, prominent political families including Chautala’s still secured seats in the assembly.
Read MoreNagaland CM Neiphiu Rio urges EAM S Jaishankar to stop a UK auction of a 19th-century Naga human skull, calling it dehumanizing and colonial violence. The skull was withdrawn from the auction at Pitt Rivers Museum’s intervention, but its cancellation remains uncertain. A Naga professor highlighted ongoing issues with ancestral remains in private collections.
Read MoreAAP secured a surprising victory in Doda, J&K but failed to win any seats in Haryana despite contesting 88 seats and extensive campaigning by Arvind Kejriwal. AAP’s vote share remained at 1.8%, with 87 candidates losing their deposits. Kejriwal emphasized that election results highlight the importance of not being overconfident.
Read MoreGlaxoSmithKline Pharma, celebrating 100 years in India, is shifting to a specialty-focused model by entering the oncology market and expanding its preventive healthcare through adult vaccines. With 30 crore prescriptions annually, GSK aims to innovate and grow its portfolio, highlighting price strategies catering to a broad market range, from general medicines to high-value therapies.
Read MoreFormer jailer Suneel Sangwan, known for overseeing Haryana’s high-security Sunaria jail housing Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, won his first election for the Charkhi Dadri assembly seat. Sangwan resigned from his post and joined BJP before running his campaign with a focus on district development.
Read MoreCognizant faces legal trouble after a US jury found it guilty of discriminating against non-Indian job applicants. The class action lawsuit, representing around 2,000 former employees, claimed Cognizant replaced American workers with South Asian, visa-ready individuals from India. The company plans to appeal against the verdict.
Read MoreIn the 1990s, Narendra Modi began his political journey as BJP’s general secretary in Haryana, focusing on building the party’s presence. His dedication led to significant electoral victories, including the 2024 elections. Modi’s rallies in Haryana demonstrated strong support, with BJP achieving a hat-trick in the state. He referred to Haryana as his ‘second...
Read MoreThe NC-Congress alliance’s recent victory is seen as a rejection of BJP’s policies and misuse of constitutional power, according to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Congratulating NC leaders, Kharge emphasized the restoration of J&K’s statehood as a top priority. The coalition government aims to meet people’s aspirations with a transparent, accountable administration.
Read MoreIn Jammu and Kashmir’s first election in a decade, the National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance is poised to form the government, driven by Omar Abdullah’s wins. The BJP saw gains, finishing second, while PDP faced a significant setback. The NC-Congress combination achieves a majority amidst a complex voting landscape, hinting at substantial political shifts in...
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