[ad_1] Illustration: Binay Sinha The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 1,618 (out of 1,625) candidates contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls on April 19. The first phase will witness polling on 102 seats across 21 states, including 39 seats of Tamil Nadu, five seats … Read more
[ad_1] President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to its statehood, sovereignty or independence, voicing hope that the US would refrain from actions that could trigger a nuclear conflict. Putin’s statement was another blunt warning to the West ahead of a presidential vote … Read more
[ad_1] Kannada actor and politician K Shivaram died at 70 in Bengaluru on Thursday. Best known for his roles in Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1993) and Tiger (2017), K Shivaram was battling multiple health issues in a private hospital in the city for a few days. K Shivaram’s last rites will be held on Friday, March … Read more