On May 3, 1939, Indian revolutionary Subhas Chandra Bose formed the All India Forward bloc. The forward bloc aimed for an independent socialist state.

Gravitas | Subhash Chandra Bose formed the All India Forward Bloc, 85 years ago today

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, ten seats are going to polls -- including Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Badaun, Aonla and Bareilly. The third phase of voting in the state, which sends 80 parliamentarians to the lower house, will take place on May 7. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: 10 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh to vote on May 7

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest from Raebareli

Rape and kidnapping cases have been filed against Karnataka's JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and his father and former minister HD Revanna, respectively, in the sex videos scandal. Watch in for more details!

Prajwal Revanna's sexual assault case: The story so far

In part 1 of this exclusive interview, we chat with Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD of Luminous Power technologies, a major player in power batteries & solar energy. We discuss India's growth in renewable energy, especially solar. We also bust high cost myths around solar energy. We also discuss the rise of renewable energy as a 'soft power' in this ever evolving geopolitical landscape. Keep an eye out for part 2 (policy expectations & global ambitions)

WION exclusive with Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Paris: Police raid University students - China's mission to far-side of moon - Saudi-US Defence pact to reshape region? - Rahul fielded from family borough - UK: Tories suffer worst loss in 40 years

Paris police remove Pro-Palestine protesters | China's mission to far-side of moon

The Trinamool Congress government and the governor CV Anand Bose are in a standoff over a sexual harassment case that the TMC has flagged against the governor. Bose has denied the allegations saying 'truth will Triumph'.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose denies sexual harassment allegations

India Elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli Lok Sabha seat

India Elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli

Let's now take a look at other political updates coming in from India Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna's sexual abuse case has developed further. During a public rally in West Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the Trinamool Congress has made Hindus second-class citizens in the state.

JD(s) MLA HD Revanna booked in kidnapping case

The eastern Indian state of Odisha will go to polls between May 13 and June 1. The state sends 21 MPS to the Indian parliament and has been ruled by the Biju Janata Dal for the last 24 years. The state is known for its vast mineral resources and untouched natural beauty. However the state also faces several socio-economic issues. On Pollnomics, we decode Odisha's economy for you.

India Elections 2024 | Odisha: India's best kept secret | Decoding Odisha's Economy

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli

It has been one year since violent clashes erupted in Manipur. Kuki-Zo and Meitei civil society organisations in Manipur have planned to hold events on May 3. However, both communities will hold separate events to commemorate the day.

Manipur marks one year of conflict, Kuki Zo & Meiti community to hold separate events

India responded sharply, denouncing Pakistan's "very dubious track record" in all areas and denouncing the "destructive and pernicious" remarks made by Islamabad's envoy at this year's U.N. General Assembly. Watch to know more.

India slams Pakistan in UNGA, New Delhi questions Islamabad's 'dubious record'

It was a war of words between India and Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday (May 3). India clapped back at Pakistan's remarks about "New Delhi's targeted assassinations in Pakistan.

India claps back at Pakistan at UN General Assembly over its claims on 'targeted killings'

Congress fielded Rahul Gandhi from UP's Raebareli, earlier represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi. In Amethi, the party has fielded Kishori Lal Sharma. The party announced its decision just hours ahead of the deadline of filing nomination.

India elections 2024: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli & Kishori Lal from Amethi

Ending days of suspense, Congress has decided to field candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Watch to know more.

Amethi Lok Sabha: Congress fields Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi | India Elections 2024

India slams Pakistan in UNGA for its 'dubious track record

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer is set to visit India, likely on May 9, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. This visit will be the first high-level visit by a senior official from the Muizzu government to India since the government assumed office in November last year. Watch to know more.

Maldives FM Moosa Zameer likely to visit India on May 9

India stands at the forefront of technological innovation, and this wave of innovation is reshaping its electoral landscape. The intersection of politics and technology is becoming increasingly pronounced, especially in the context of election campaigns. This report puts the spotlight on the transformation in indian politics in the digital age.

Social media emerges as the top tool for political campaigns

Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India on completion of two years of CEPA between UAE - India.

UAE Ambassador to India speaks to WION on completion of 2 years of CEPA between UAE-India

After weeks of speculation about who will face the action-packed contest in the Amethi seat for India's Uttar Pradesh. Just a short while ago sources revealed that Rahul Gandhi has expressed his willingness to contest elections from Amethi. The development came just shortly after Gandhi met Congress Party Chief Malikarjun Kharge.

India Elections 2024: Congress yet to name candidate for Amethi

US President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday (May 1) that "xenophobia" is impeding the growth of China, Japan and India, while arguing that migration has been beneficial for the US economy.

Biden claims 'xenophobia' stalling economic growth in India, China, Japan

Reports say India and the U.S. are auditing the Kolkata port for a possible Master Ship Repair Agreement- to enable the U.S. Navy to repair ships in Kolkata. But why Kolkata, when Visakhapatnam and Chennai are much closer to the Indian Ocean? Does this agreement go beyond logistics and repair? In the last 12 months, the U.S. has struck agreements with multiple Indian ports. Do the developments point to a possible preparation for war at sea?

Gravitas | India, U.S. preparing for a war at sea?

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