Speaking after the stunning victory of the BJP in the crucial state election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi classifies women, youth, poor, and farmers as the caste that needs to be strengthened. Watch the speech to know if this BJP's counter to the caste census floated by the opposition parties?

Assembly elections results | PM Modi: 'Today's win is historic and unprecedented'

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- Among the many factors that contributed to the BJP's massive victories in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The turnout element has been the role of the women and tribal voters. Voting figures shows that women and tribal voters overwhelmingly supported the BJP.

Assembly elections results: Women power propels BJP to a heavy lead in Madhya Pradesh

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party or the BJP is leading in three or four states in key Regional polls indicating a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of general elections in 6 months.

Assembly elections results: BJP scores hat-trick in crucial assembly elections

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- The Indian National Congress seems to have made some crucial gains in Southern India's lead. So far it shows that the Congress party has been voted out of power in the states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh and its footprint has been considered reduced in Madhya Pradesh but the party has managed to find a silver lining in the southern state of Telangana.

Assembly elections results: Can the lead in Telangana help Congress in 2024 polls?

<p>The Indian government has greenlit four new air routes connecting northeastern states to international destinations under the flagship regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which translates to "Let the common citizens of the country fly."&nbsp;</p>

<p>This government initiative promotes regional air connectivity by making air travel affordable and accessible to a larger population, especially in remote regions.</p>

<p>This has marked a historic first for the region. The routes include connections from Assam to Thailand and Bangladesh, Manipur to Myanmar, and Tripura to Bangladesh.</p>

<h2><strong>Subsidised fare&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Scheduled to become operational within a few weeks, the airfares on these routes—Guwahati-Bangkok, Guwahati-Dhaka, Imphal-Mandalay, and Agartala-Chittagong—will be subsidised under the UDAN scheme.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Anil Kumar Gupta, Executive Director of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), during the 11th International Tourism Mart in Shillong, reportedly said that the new routes were proposed based on demands from the concerned states and are aimed to promote tourism from neighbouring countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official also reportedly said that four more routes linking the northeast to neighbouring countries are in the pipeline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two of these routes, Guwahati-Dhaka and Agartala-Chittagong, are under 500 km and are expected to cost travelers under Rs 4,000 once operational.</p>

<h5>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/assembly-elections-results-celebrations-begin-as-cong-takes-massive-lead-in-telangana-665707">Assembly Elections Results: Celebrations begin as Cong takes massive lead in Telangana</a></h5>

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<p>UDAN scheme, launched on April 27, 2017, initially capped airfares for journeys under 500 km at Rs 2,500 for 40 seats on a flight. Now, officials indicate&nbsp;that airlines can charge up to Rs 3,800 for the same.</p>

<p>Introduced in 2022, 'International UDAN,' improves air connectivity from specific states to selected international destinations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian government has greenlit four new air routes connecting northeastern states to international destinations under the flagship regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which translates to "Let the common citizens of the country fly.

The Indian government has greenlit four new air routes connecting northeastern states to international destinations under the flagship regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), which translates to "Let the common citizens of the country fly." This government initiative promotes regional air connectivity by making air travel affordable and accessible to a larger population, especially in remote regions. This has marked a historic first for the region. The routes include connections from Assam to Thailand and Bangladesh, Manipur to Myanmar, and Tripura to Bangladesh. Subsidised fare Scheduled to become operational within a few weeks, the airfares on these routes—Guwahati-Bangkok, Guwahati-Dhaka, Imphal-Mandalay, and Agartala-Chittagong—will be subsidised under the UDAN scheme. Also Read | Cyclone Michaung: PM Modi speaks to Andhra CM, takes stock of preparations Anil Kumar Gupta, Executive Director of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), during the 11th International Tourism Mart in Shillong, reportedly said that the new routes were proposed based on demands from the concerned states and are aimed to promote tourism from neighbouring countries. Also Read | Telangana election results 2023: BRS concedes defeat, extends congratulations to Congress The official also reportedly said that four more routes linking the northeast to neighbouring countries are in the pipeline. Two of these routes, Guwahati-Dhaka and Agartala-Chittagong, are under 500 km and are expected to cost travelers under Rs 4,000 once operational. Watch | Assembly Elections Results: Celebrations begin as Cong takes massive lead in Telangana × UDAN scheme, launched on April 27, 2017, initially capped airfares for journeys under 500 km at Rs 2,500 for 40 seats on a flight. Now, officials indicate that airlines can charge up to Rs 3,800 for the same. Introduced in 2022, 'International UDAN,' improves air connectivity from specific states to selected international destinations. (With inputs from agencies)

India greenlights new air routes connecting northeastern states to International destinations

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised for victory in three of India's Hindi Belt states meanwhile in Telangana the ruling BRS has conceded defeat as Congress registers as a substantial lead. To know more watch this incite from Psephologist Sanjay Kumar.

Assembly elections results: Congress maintains stronghold in Telangana as party leads in polls

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised for victory in three of India's Hindi Belt states meanwhile in Telangana the ruling BRS has conceded defeat as Congress registers as a substantial lead.

Assembly elections results: Is it the end of ruling BRS' dream run in Telangana?

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- Despite the Exit Polls predicting a tight race and some even giving a slight edge to the Indian National Congress, BJP went to secure decisive leads in 3 out of 4 states.

Assembly elections results: Modi's intense campaigning to lead BJP victory?

Assembly elections results: Semi-final before 2024 general elections

Assembly elections results: Indian National Congress set to form government in Telangana

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- Trends showed that the Bharatiya Janata Party or the BJP taking a massive lead in the states of Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Assembly elections results: BJP takes lead in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh

The results for the assembly elections 2023 in four states- The Bharatiya Janata Party has registered decisive leads in three out of four states. Preliminary celebrations have kicked in at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address party workers later in the evening.

Assembly elections results: Rivals BJP and Congress face-off before general elections

<p>India and China, two major economies and top coal consumers in the world, on Saturday (Dec 2) abstained from a pledge taken by 118 countries on the sidelines of the annual UN climate summit (COP28).<br />
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The pledge focused on tripling the global renewable energy generation capacity to around 11,000 GW and doubling energy efficiency's average annual rate by 2030. India decided to keep away from signing the pledge while continuing its stance of using coal till 2030.<br />
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Despite taking many steps to increase the country's non-fossil fuel energy generation capacity which includes wind, solar and hydel, it has not been willing to make commitments regarding majorly cutting down its reliance on coal-fired power plants, which is the main source of generating electricity.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-cop28-five-passionate-environmentalists-who-are-restoring-indias-biodiversity-tirelessly-665225">COP28: Five passionate environmentalists who are restoring India's biodiversity tirelessly</a></p>

<p>India has continued to maintain that it will not be "pressured" into making the reduction of the usage of coal as it is not willing to compromise on the power supply which drives its economic growth and even in the G20 Declaration, which had prioritised de-addiction to coal, kept its stance of using coal at least till 2030.<br />
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The stance by India has place it at odds with the emerging consensus of decreasing dependency on fossil fuel and in congruence with China along with other oil producers Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iran.</p>

<h2><strong>India aims to increase non-fossil power capacity by 2030, may sign deal later</strong></h2>

<p>However, government officials have continued to maintain that India has been targetting to substantially increase its non-fossil power capacity by 2030, in accordance with the climate action pledge taken under the Paris Agreement, while maintaining that it cannot make any commitment which disturbs the priority of boosting development so as to lift millions out of poverty.<br />
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The officials said that India's principled stand should not be taken as rigidity because India can be a part of the deal later after its terms are negotiated, as the agreement clearly notes the circumstances of every country and their capability to negotiate.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;COP28 summit in Dubai: India offers to host climate talks in 2028&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>“After all, it has been done outside the COP28 negotiation process. It just reflects the intent of global efforts and there has been no question mark on India's intent. India is already on board as part of the signatory of the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration,” an observer said, as reported by The Times Of India.<br />
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At the G20 leaders’ summit which was organised in Delhi and where a unanimous communique was issued, the richest countries in the world, including those who did not participate, had agreed to “pursue and encourage efforts to triple renewable energy capacity globally through existing targets and policies, as well as demonstrate similar ambition with respect to other zero and low-emission technologies, including abatement and removal technologies, in line with national circumstances by 2030”.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India and China, two major economies and top coal consumers in the world, on Saturday (Dec 2) abstained from a pledge taken by 118 countries on the sidelines of the annual UN climate summit (COP28).

India and China, two major economies and top coal consumers in the world, on Saturday (Dec 2) abstained from a pledge taken by 118 countries on the sidelines of the annual UN climate summit (COP28). The pledge focused on tripling the global renewable energy generation capacity to around 11,000 GW and doubling energy efficiency's average annual rate by 2030. India decided to keep away from signing the pledge while continuing its stance of using coal till 2030. Despite taking many steps to increase the country's non-fossil fuel energy generation capacity which includes wind, solar and hydel, it has not been willing to make commitments regarding majorly cutting down its reliance on coal-fired power plants, which is the main source of generating electricity. Also read: COP28: Five passionate environmentalists who are restoring India's biodiversity tirelessly India has continued to maintain that it will not be "pressured" into making the reduction of the usage of coal as it is not willing to compromise on the power supply which drives its economic growth and even in the G20 Declaration, which had prioritised de-addiction to coal, kept its stance of using coal at least till 2030. The stance by India has place it at odds with the emerging consensus of decreasing dependency on fossil fuel and in congruence with China along with other oil producers Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iran. India aims to increase non-fossil power capacity by 2030, may sign deal later However, government officials have continued to maintain that India has been targetting to substantially increase its non-fossil power capacity by 2030, in accordance with the climate action pledge taken under the Paris Agreement, while maintaining that it cannot make any commitment which disturbs the priority of boosting development so as to lift millions out of poverty. The officials said that India's principled stand should not be taken as rigidity because India can be a part of the deal later after its terms are negotiated, as the agreement clearly notes the circumstances of every country and their capability to negotiate. Watch: COP28 summit in Dubai: India offers to host climate talks in 2028 “After all, it has been done outside the COP28 negotiation process. It just reflects the intent of global efforts and there has been no question mark on India's intent. India is already on board as part of the signatory of the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration,” an observer said, as reported by The Times Of India. At the G20 leaders’ summit which was organised in Delhi and where a unanimous communique was issued, the richest countries in the world, including those who did not participate, had agreed to “pursue and encourage efforts to triple renewable energy capacity globally through existing targets and policies, as well as demonstrate similar ambition with respect to other zero and low-emission technologies, including abatement and removal technologies, in line with national circumstances by 2030”. (With inputs from agencies)

COP28: India, China abstain from renewable power pledge, 118 nations sign up

On The India Story this week, Vikram Chandra discusses exit polls following the recently concluded crucial state elections in five states and what the results would mean for the 2024 General elections with election expert, Sanjay Kumar, Former Director, Centre for Study of Developing Societies and senior journalists Nalini Singh and Kingshuk Nag.

Exit polls predictions 2023: Mixed exit polls predictions for five state election

A U.S. court has charged an Indian citizen for involvement in a plot to murder US-based Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. While India has formed a high-level committee to probe the allegations, the indictment is bound to have significant implications for India-U.S. relations. Vikram Chandra analyses this aspect with Arun Kumar Singh, former Ambassador to the US, and Lisa Curtis, Director, of Indo-Pacific Security Program, Centre for A New American Security on The India Story.

US charges Indian in a 'plot to kill'

US officials respond to allegations of Indian involvement in Pannun plot | The India Story

Pannun 'murder plot': White House says, 'US taking the matter seriously' | The India Story

The Indian benchmark equity index Nifty 50 hit a fresh record high on Friday led by broad-based buying amid mixed global cues. The Nifty 50 rallied over 125 points to touch a new high of 20,258.45 in the early trade today, surpassing its earlier record high of 20,222.45 hit on September 15 this year.

India's Nifty 50 hits all-time high; posts best week in five months

Reacting to a viral selfie taken by his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of COP28 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was always a delight meeting friends. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the cop28 in Dubai. Watch the images which are making netizens curious.

Melodi Selfie | Indian PM Modi reacts to 'Melodi' selfie

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wrapped up his day-long visit to the UAE after successfully attending the World Climate Action Summit.

COP-28 Summit: After engagements with leaders, Indian PM wraps up UAE visit

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no other way to curb global warming.

UN chief, COP28 President clash over future of fossil fuels

The United Arab Emirates, host of COP-28, announced a US$30 billion commitment to an investment fund called ALTÉRRA. The privately managed fund aims to mobilise US$250 billion globally by 2030 and be the largest of its kind, geared towards climate investments and transform emerging markets and developing economies.

UAE launches new $30 billion climate investment fund at COP28

There’s a sharp spike in student suicides in India. Is family pressure, coaching culture to blame?

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