On Tuesday, the Indian government took the first step towards implementing the bill to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, referred to as "One Nation, One Election."

India: 'One Nation, One Election' Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha

After a gap of five years, India and China are set to resume their Special Representative dialogue on border issues. NSA Ajit Doval will lead the Indian delegation for talks scheduled to be held in Beijing on December 18.

India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue

India has achieved a major milestone in deep-sea exploration. In December 2024, a team from the national institute of ocean technology and the national centre for polar and ocean research conducted a successful expedition aboard the research vessel Sagar Nidhi. Watch in for more details!

India Achieves Historic Deep-Sea Exploration At 4,500 Meters

A severe cold wave has swept across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, bringing bone-chilling temperatures that are impacting daily life and causing disruptions in the region. The extreme cold has raised concerns about the safety of residents and infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

Cold Wave Continues To Sweep North India; La Nina Effect To Multiply Impact Of Cold In J&K

<p>Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations.</p>

<p>The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-nsa-ajit-doval-china-fm-wang-yi-hold-vital-talks-on-peace-along-lac-784914"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India NSA Ajit Doval, China FM Wang Yi hold vital talks on peace along LAC</strong></a></p>

<p>The Chinese ambassador emphasised that China will work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with sincerity and good faith, and bring bilateral relations back to the track of stable and healthy development as soon as possible," the ambassador said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with… <a href="https://t.co/GxEnBPfWnV">pic.twitter.com/GxEnBPfWnV</a></p>
— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/China_Amb_India/status/1869308280545411247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>During the meeting held on Wednesday, Doval and Wang Yi discussed the restoration of ties between New Delhi and Beijing, which have been frozen for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.</p>

<p>The Indian National Security Adviser arrived in China on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-to-hold-special-representatives-dialogue-784818/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>These vital talks are being held after a gap of five years, with the last edition being held in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations.

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations. The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control. Also read: India NSA Ajit Doval, China FM Wang Yi hold vital talks on peace along LAC The Chinese ambassador emphasised that China will work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication. "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with sincerity and good faith, and bring bilateral relations back to the track of stable and healthy development as soon as possible," the ambassador said in a post on X. China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of China and India, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutual trust through dialogue and communication, properly settle differences with… pic.twitter.com/GxEnBPfWnV — Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) December 18, 2024 × During the meeting held on Wednesday, Doval and Wang Yi discussed the restoration of ties between New Delhi and Beijing, which have been frozen for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The Indian National Security Adviser arrived in China on Tuesday to take part in the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks. Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue × These vital talks are being held after a gap of five years, with the last edition being held in 2019. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. (With inputs from agencies)

'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing

Noida Police arrested a gang of six for defrauding over 50 people by falsely promising to increase their credit card limits. Watch this report for more details!

India: Uttar Pradesh Police Bust Fake Credit Card Gang

The opposition parties in India have criticized Prime Minister Modi's government over the controversial "One Nation, One Election" proposal, raising concerns about its impact on democratic processes.

One Nation, One Election Bill: Critics Argue Bill Will Hamper Democratic Values

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Wednesday for the 23rd round of border talks. The officials aimed to discuss restoring bilateral ties and managing peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Watch this report for more details!

India's NSA Ajit Doval Holds Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

North India, including Delhi NCR, shivers under an intense cold wave as temperatures continue to drop significantly. Watch this report for more details!

India: Cold Wave Sweeps Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan, Dense Fog Prediction In The North

Doval-Wang Yi Holds Special Representatives Talks After a Gap of Five Years

Severe Cold Wave Sweeps North India

Donald Trump has warned India of imposing reciprocal tariffs if the country continues to levy taxes on U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

Donald Trump Threatens Reciprocal Tariffs On India, 'If They Tax Us, We Tax Them'

<p><span class="region">Dhaka, Bangladesh</span>
<p>Mahfuj Alam, who holds a key position in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, shared a post on social media that had a map that included India's eastern and northeastern territories of Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. However, the post was deleted after around two hours. </p></p>
<p>Alam serves as a special aide to the Yunus government and is also an adviser of the interim government. </p>
<p>He is a key student organiser of the protests in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/bangladesh/after-weeks-of-denial-bangladesh-finally-admits-88-incidents-of-violence-against-hindus-783111"><strong>Also read: After weeks of denial, Bangladesh finally admits 88 incidents of violence against Hindus</strong></a></p>
<p>Bangladesh Watch, a non-profit organisation, stated that Alam "alleged that #India maintains a "contain" and "ghettoize" policy towards #Bangladesh. He clearly states that 1975 (the coup that saw Sheikh Mujib and almost his entire family killed) and the 2024 protests both came to save Bangladesh from Indian "reliance" and "hegemony"."</p>
<p>"However, he says that to be truly victorious, independent, and liberated, Bangladesh must "come out of its cage" and expand geographically. He adds that their work has just begun," the organisation added. </p>
<p><strong>Watch | Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Accuses Yunus Of Leading An 'Undemocratic Group'</strong></p>
<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://cdn.thepublive.com/wion/static/kaltura_player/wion_video_player_iframe.html?thumbnail=wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/12/16/1612_Manav_bang_11am-1734333011-00000003.jpg&videourl=https://vodakm.zeenews.com/vod/WION/1612_Manav_bang_11am.mp4/index.m3u8&duration=149&tags=Bangladesh,Muhammad Yunus,interim govt,Sheikh Hasina" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<p><a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></p></div>
<p>During his address at a Clinton Global Initiative event in New York in September, Yunus also introduced Alam as the "mastermind" of the protests that led to the August 5 changeover in Bangladesh.</p>
<p>This comes amid a rise in attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Indian authorities have issued various statements, condemning these attacks. </p>
<p>Hindus have increasingly come under attack in Bangladesh since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. </p>
<p>The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, earlier this week acknowledged that at least 88 incidents of violence had occurred against the Hindu community over the last few months.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Alam serves as a special aide to the Yunus government and is also an adviser of the interim government. 



Dhaka, Bangladesh Mahfuj Alam, who holds a key position in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, shared a post on social media that had a map that included India's eastern and northeastern territories of Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. However, the post was deleted after around two hours. Alam serves as a special aide to the Yunus government and is also an adviser of the interim government. He is a key student organiser of the protests in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Also read: After weeks of denial, Bangladesh finally admits 88 incidents of violence against Hindus Bangladesh Watch, a non-profit organisation, stated that Alam "alleged that #India maintains a "contain" and "ghettoize" policy towards #Bangladesh. He clearly states that 1975 (the coup that saw Sheikh Mujib and almost his entire family killed) and the 2024 protests both came to save Bangladesh from Indian "reliance" and "hegemony"." "However, he says that to be truly victorious, independent, and liberated, Bangladesh must "come out of its cage" and expand geographically. He adds that their work has just begun," the organisation added. Watch | Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Accuses Yunus Of Leading An 'Undemocratic Group' × During his address at a Clinton Global Initiative event in New York in September, Yunus also introduced Alam as the "mastermind" of the protests that led to the August 5 changeover in Bangladesh. This comes amid a rise in attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Indian authorities have issued various statements, condemning these attacks. Hindus have increasingly come under attack in Bangladesh since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, earlier this week acknowledged that at least 88 incidents of violence had occurred against the Hindu community over the last few months. (With inputs from agencies)

Yunus' key adviser shares Bangladesh map including India's eastern territories; later deletes post

#Gravitas | Indian tourists may soon be able to travel to Russia without a visa. Reports suggest, talks are currently underway between India and Russia to most likely introduce the visa-free travel system as early as the spring of 2025.  Watch this video to find out more.



Russia Plans To Grant Visa-free Entry To Indian Travellers From 2025

Mahfuz Alam, a close aide of the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh controversy. He threatened to capture India in a deleted social media post on Vijay Diwas, the day that marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which culminated in the liberation of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh: Social Media Post By Yunus' Aide Kicks Up Row

Traveling to Kashmir for your holidays has just got a lot easier. The highly anticipated V Bharat train service from Srinagar to New Delhi is all set to be inaugurated from the 26th of January next year. This is the first time in the history of Independent India that the Kashmir Valley is going to be connected to the rest of India via a direct rail link. Watch this report to know more!

India: Delhi To Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Service To Be Inaugurated On Jan 26

GRAP-4 restrictions have been enforced in Delhi and Noida as air pollution levels reach 'severe' categories. The move aims to control the harmful effects of the hazardous air quality in the region. Watch in for more details!

India: GRAP-4 Restrictions Back In Delhi As Air Quality Dips

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p><strong><em>Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.</em></strong></p></p>
<p>A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16). </p>
<p>The driver was a 17-year-old boy who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. </p>
<p>The police said that a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering the life of personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered. </p>
<p>The car driven by the teenager rammed into half a dozen pedestrians. </p>
<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">India: Several injured as a driver loses control and crashes into pedestrians in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdarshNagar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdarshNagar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Accident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Accident</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> <a href="https://t.co/CcBuLEtCa2">pic.twitter.com/CcBuLEtCa2</a></p>
<p>— Ali Shunnaq ?️ ★彡 ??? 彡★ (@schunnaq) <a href="https://twitter.com/schunnaq/status/1868980968494940586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></p></div>
<p><a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></p></div>
<p><em>WION cannot verify the authenticity of the video</em></p>
<p>The 55-year-old has been identified as Rajesh and his grandson Mannat. Both of them were rushed to hospital and were in critical condition.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-minor-in-speeding-suv-runs-over-man-in-mumbais-goregaon-754518"><strong>Also read: India: Minor in speeding SUV runs over man in Mumbai's Goregaon</strong></a></p>
<p>The incident was caught on CCTV, which then went viral on social media. According to the video, a white Hyundai Santro car rammed into people standing on a roadside. Rajesh was seen carrying his grandson in his lap when he was hit by the car. </p>
<p>Four more people received minor injuries and required first aid, the police said. </p>
<p><strong>Watch | Pune Porsche case: Bombay HC releases Pune Porsche crash minor accused</strong></p>
<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://cdn.thepublive.com/wion/static/kaltura_player/wion_video_player_iframe.html?thumbnail=wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/06/25/2506_WION_BOMBAYCOURTS_430PM-1719319816-00000003.jpg&videourl=https://vodakm.zeenews.com/vod/WION/2506_WION_BOMBAYCOURTS_430PM.mp4/index.m3u8&duration=108&tags=india,Pune,porsche,crash,Accident,Bombay HC" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<p><a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></p></div>
<p><strong>Similar incidents</strong></p>
<p>Incidents like these involving minor drivers ramming vehicles into people on the roads have been happening for a long time now. </p>
<p>Earlier this month, a 19-year-old driving a Porsche rammed the speeding vehicle into motorcycles parked along the footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area. Although no one was injured in the incident, the police booked the teenager Dhruv Gupta for rash and negligent driving. </p>
<p>The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and according to the footage, five people, including a woman, were sitting in the car. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The driver was a 17-year-old boy, who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. 



New Delhi, India Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16). The driver was a 17-year-old boy who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. The police said that a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering the life of personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered. The car driven by the teenager rammed into half a dozen pedestrians. India: Several injured as a driver loses control and crashes into pedestrians in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi.#India #Delhi #AdarshNagar #Accident #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/CcBuLEtCa2 — Ali Shunnaq ?️ ★彡 ??? 彡★ (@schunnaq) December 17, 2024 × WION cannot verify the authenticity of the video The 55-year-old has been identified as Rajesh and his grandson Mannat. Both of them were rushed to hospital and were in critical condition. Also read: India: Minor in speeding SUV runs over man in Mumbai's Goregaon The incident was caught on CCTV, which then went viral on social media. According to the video, a white Hyundai Santro car rammed into people standing on a roadside. Rajesh was seen carrying his grandson in his lap when he was hit by the car. Four more people received minor injuries and required first aid, the police said. Watch | Pune Porsche case: Bombay HC releases Pune Porsche crash minor accused × Similar incidents Incidents like these involving minor drivers ramming vehicles into people on the roads have been happening for a long time now. Earlier this month, a 19-year-old driving a Porsche rammed the speeding vehicle into motorcycles parked along the footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area. Although no one was injured in the incident, the police booked the teenager Dhruv Gupta for rash and negligent driving. The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and according to the footage, five people, including a woman, were sitting in the car. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: 17-year-old rams car into pedestrians in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar, four injured

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>One Nation One Election bill was admitted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon (December 17) amid fierce condemnation from the opposition parties. 269 MPs voted in favour of the bill, while 198 voted against it in the Parliament. </p></p>
<p>Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal introduced two bills that would allow simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and assemblies of states and Union Territories. </p>
<p>After the bill was introduced, it was sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed discussion.</p>
<p>The opposition slammed the bill introduced by the BJP, calling it "anti-constitutional" and an "attack on democracy". </p>
<p>Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee said that this is nothing less than an unashamed attack on democracy, adding that the bill is seizing people's fundamental rights to vote regularly. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-slams-one-nation-one-election-bill-in-lok-sabha-784576"><strong>Also read: 'Assault on basic structure of Constitution': Opposition slams 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha</strong></a></p>
<p>“The BJP’s brazen attempt to introduce a constitutional amendment bill today, while the constitution debate is still underway in Parliament, is nothing short of an unashamed attack on democracy. The One Nation One Election bill seeks to rob the people of their fundamental right to vote regularly,” Banerjee posted on X. </p>
<h2><strong>'Anti-constitutional'</strong></h2>
<p>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra termed the bill as "anti-constitutional", adding that it is against federalism. </p>
<p>“Anti-constitutional bill, it is against the federalism of our nation. We are opposing the bill,” Gandhi told reporters in Parliament premises.</p>
<h2><strong>'An attempt to remove regional parties from power'</strong></h2>
<p>Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan also slammed the bill, alleging that it is unconstitutional and is an attempt to put one government in place and remove regional parties from power.</p>
<p><strong>Watch | One Nation One Election Bills for Simultaneous Polls Introduced in Lok Sabha</strong></p>
<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://cdn.thepublive.com/wion/static/kaltura_player/wion_video_player_iframe.html?thumbnail=wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/12/17/1712_MNV_BILL_230PM-1734429318-00000003.jpg&videourl=https://vodakm.zeenews.com/vod/WION/1712_MNV_BILL_230PM.mp4/index.m3u8&duration=190&tags=india,One nation one election,parliament,lok sabha" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<p><a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></p></div>
<p>"One Nation One Election is not a practical bill. It is unconstitutional. They want one government. The BJP doesn’t want state governments. Do they have the majority to run the government for the next five years? This government will fall, we are waiting. The BJP is planning to remove Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu from politics and capture Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Regional parties should understand that this is an attempt to remove them from power," Elangovan said.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal introduced two bills that would allow simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and assemblies of states and Union Territories. 



New Delhi, India One Nation One Election bill was admitted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon (December 17) amid fierce condemnation from the opposition parties. 269 MPs voted in favour of the bill, while 198 voted against it in the Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal introduced two bills that would allow simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and assemblies of states and Union Territories. After the bill was introduced, it was sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed discussion. The opposition slammed the bill introduced by the BJP, calling it "anti-constitutional" and an "attack on democracy". Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee said that this is nothing less than an unashamed attack on democracy, adding that the bill is seizing people's fundamental rights to vote regularly. Also read: 'Assault on basic structure of Constitution': Opposition slams 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha “The BJP’s brazen attempt to introduce a constitutional amendment bill today, while the constitution debate is still underway in Parliament, is nothing short of an unashamed attack on democracy. The One Nation One Election bill seeks to rob the people of their fundamental right to vote regularly,” Banerjee posted on X. 'Anti-constitutional' Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra termed the bill as "anti-constitutional", adding that it is against federalism. “Anti-constitutional bill, it is against the federalism of our nation. We are opposing the bill,” Gandhi told reporters in Parliament premises. 'An attempt to remove regional parties from power' Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan also slammed the bill, alleging that it is unconstitutional and is an attempt to put one government in place and remove regional parties from power. Watch | One Nation One Election Bills for Simultaneous Polls Introduced in Lok Sabha × "One Nation One Election is not a practical bill. It is unconstitutional. They want one government. The BJP doesn’t want state governments. Do they have the majority to run the government for the next five years? This government will fall, we are waiting. The BJP is planning to remove Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu from politics and capture Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Regional parties should understand that this is an attempt to remove them from power," Elangovan said. (With inputs from agencies)

One Nation, One Election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; 269 MPs vote in favour, 198 oppose

India And China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue

The much-anticipated "One Nation, One Election" bill is likely to be presented in the Indian Parliament today. The bill aims to overhaul the country's electoral system, proposing simultaneous national and state elections to streamline the electoral process and reduce costs.

One Nation One Election Bills for Simultaneous Polls Introduced in Lok Sabha

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and security matters. This high-level meeting comes amid ongoing concerns regarding India-China ties.



India-China: NSA Doval To Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi In Beijing

The much-anticipated "One Nation, One Election" bill is likely to be presented in the Indian Parliament today. The bill aims to overhaul the country's electoral system, proposing simultaneous national and state elections to streamline the electoral process and reduce costs.



India: "One Nation, One Election" To Improve Election Monitoring System Says BJP

India's "One Nation, One Election" bill is set to transform the electoral landscape by aligning all elections, including those for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, to be held simultaneously. This proposal aims to streamline the electoral process, reduce costs, and ensure greater political stability by consolidating voting schedules. The bill seeks to address issues like election fatigue and the disruption caused by frequent elections, making governance more efficient. This initiative will reshape India's electoral system, impacting voters, political parties, and the entire democratic framework.

'One Nation One Election' Bill Likely to Be Tabled in Parliament Today

<p>Mahfuj Alam, who holds a key position in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, shared a post on social media that had a map that included India's eastern and northeastern territories of Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. However, the post was deleted after around two hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alam serves as a special aide to the Yunus government and is also an adviser of the interim government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is a key student organiser of the protests in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/bangladesh/after-weeks-of-denial-bangladesh-finally-admits-88-incidents-of-violence-against-hindus-783111"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;After weeks of denial, Bangladesh finally admits 88 incidents of violence against Hindus</strong></a></p>

<p>Bangladesh Watch, a non-profit organisation, stated that Alam "alleged that #India maintains a "contain" and "ghettoize" policy towards #Bangladesh. He clearly states that 1975 (the coup that saw Sheikh Mujib and almost his entire family killed) and the 2024 protests both came to save Bangladesh from Indian "reliance" and "hegemony"."</p>

<p>"However, he says that to be truly victorious, independent, and liberated, Bangladesh must "come out of its cage" and expand geographically. He adds that their work has just begun," the organisation added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Accuses Yunus Of Leading An 'Undemocratic Group'</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-sheikh-hasina-accuses-yunus-of-leading-an-undemocratic-group-784320/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>During his address at a Clinton Global Initiative event in New York in September, Yunus also introduced Alam as the "mastermind" of the protests that led to the August 5 changeover in Bangladesh.</p>

<p>This comes amid a rise in attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.&nbsp;Indian authorities have issued various statements, condemning these attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hindus have increasingly come under attack in Bangladesh since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, earlier this week acknowledged that at least 88 incidents of violence had occurred against the Hindu community over the last few months.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Mahfuj Alam, who holds a key position in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, shared a post on social media that had a map that included India's eastern and northeastern territories of Bengal, Assam, and Tripura.

Mahfuj Alam, who holds a key position in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh, shared a post on social media that had a map that included India's eastern and northeastern territories of Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. However, the post was deleted after around two hours. Alam serves as a special aide to the Yunus government and is also an adviser of the interim government. He is a key student organiser of the protests in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Also read: After weeks of denial, Bangladesh finally admits 88 incidents of violence against Hindus Bangladesh Watch, a non-profit organisation, stated that Alam "alleged that #India maintains a "contain" and "ghettoize" policy towards #Bangladesh. He clearly states that 1975 (the coup that saw Sheikh Mujib and almost his entire family killed) and the 2024 protests both came to save Bangladesh from Indian "reliance" and "hegemony"." "However, he says that to be truly victorious, independent, and liberated, Bangladesh must "come out of its cage" and expand geographically. He adds that their work has just begun," the organisation added. Watch | Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Accuses Yunus Of Leading An 'Undemocratic Group' × During his address at a Clinton Global Initiative event in New York in September, Yunus also introduced Alam as the "mastermind" of the protests that led to the August 5 changeover in Bangladesh. This comes amid a rise in attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Indian authorities have issued various statements, condemning these attacks. Hindus have increasingly come under attack in Bangladesh since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, earlier this week acknowledged that at least 88 incidents of violence had occurred against the Hindu community over the last few months. (With inputs from agencies)

A severe cold wave has swept across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, bringing bone-chilling temperatures that are impacting daily life and causing disruptions in the region. The extreme cold has raised concerns about the safety of residents and infrastructure.

India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh

A severe cold wave has swept across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, bringing bone-chilling temperatures that are impacting daily life and causing disruptions in the region. The extreme cold has raised concerns about the safety of residents and infrastructure.



#Gravitas | Indian tourists may soon be able to travel to Russia without a visa. Reports suggest, talks are currently underway between India and Russia to most likely introduce the visa-free travel system as early as the spring of 2025. Watch this video to find out more.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has reiterated the importance of a 70-hour workweek for young Indians, emphasizing hard work as a path to national progress.

Narayana Murthy: ‘70-hour Workweek Vital for India's Growth’

india

India, News on India, stories on India, articles on India, India stories at Wion, India news, India latest news