‘The various colors of Holi symbolize the diversity of our country’: President Drupadi Murmu

President Murmu said Holi injects hope and enthusiasm into our lives. (document) New Delhi: President Drupadi Murmu extended greetings to citizens on the eve of Holi and said the festival promotes love, unity and brotherhood among people. “On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in … Read more

The UK spends more on housing than almost any other developed country but gets the least value from it

Brits aren’t the only ones complaining about the state and prices of housing in their country, but we do have good reason to do so. Finland is the only country in the region OECDI Their housing expenditure as a proportion of total expenditure is higher than that of British workers. Research by living standards think … Read more

Taiwan calls on China to rescue military officers and return them to the country

Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan on Saturday called for the speedy return of an army officer who was rescued by Chinese authorities after losing contact while on a fishing holiday. On March 18, two men from Taiwan’s Kinmen Island were discovered by China’s Fujian Coast Guard after their boat’s engine malfunctioned. Chinese authorities said one of … Read more

India is only country to see fuel prices fall in two years: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri speaks at NDTV Indian of the Year Awards New Delhi: Responding to opposition criticism of high oil prices, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India was the only country in the world to see fuel prices fall during the two-year reference period. Mr Puri was speaking at the … Read more

Malaysia becomes second country to refuse to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, putting the games at risk of being canceled for the first time since World War II. Officials said the £100m funding provided by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) was insufficient and they had not had enough time to plan. MalaysiaThe national team, which hosted … Read more

‘I have dedicated my life to the country’: Arvind Kejriwal’s first reaction after arrest

The agency has sought a 10-day detention of the AAP chief. New Delhi: In his first reaction a day after his arrest, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he has dedicated his life to the country. When being taken to court by the Enforcement Directorate, the AAP chief said in Hindi in reply to … Read more

In the seven years since the first Lok Sabha election, the number of political parties in the country has dropped from 14 to 6

Over the past seventy years, the number of political parties in the country has shrunk from 14 to 6. (representative) New Delhi: In 1951, 53 political parties participated in the first Lok Sabha polls. Today, the number of political parties exceeds 2,500. However, over seventy years, the number of political parties nationwide has shrunk from … Read more

“One country, one election” explanation.What it is and how it works

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be held in April/May (file photo). New Delhi: A committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind submitted a report on the government’s push for ‘One Nation, One Election’, which recommended simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. The group was set up in September and has since studied “best … Read more

NDTV access report on 1 country, 1 poll

One country, one opinion poll refers to holding public opinion polls simultaneously across the country New Delhi: A high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind today submitted its report on ‘One Nation, One Election’. The report was submitted to President Drupadi Murmu this morning. In its report, the panel favored holding simultaneous polls … Read more