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India TV-CNX Opinion poll: The Congress-led opposition combine INDIA may get 175 LS seats, and 'Others' including regional parties and independents, may get 50 seats, according to the projections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi India TV CNX Opinion poll :     If Lok Sabha elections are held now, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, may win a clear majority with 318 Lok Sabha seats in a House of 543, according to India TV-CNX opinion poll projection, the results of which were broadcast on the news channel today in its special show "Desh Ki Awaaz." According to predictions, the Congress-led opposition coalition INDIA may win 175 Lower House seats, while "Others," which might include regional parties and independents, could win 50 seats.   According to the India TV-CNX opinion survey, the strength of Prime Minister Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha may drop from 303 to 290 this time. The largest oppo...

Manipur violence: The Opposition leaders, on a two-day visit, landed in Imphal this afternoon. They will take a chopper to Churachandpur, said sources.      At least 180 people have died since violence broke out in Manipur on May 3. New Delhi:  A 21-member opposition delegation is currently in Manipur to investigate the situation there. Ethnic violence has been raging in the northeastern state for about three months. They stated that they would present the victims' testimonies to parliament. After visiting a relief center, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said to reporters, "They are talking about investigations by CBI (into the crimes committed)... I would like to know if the central government has been sleeping up to this point.  The delegation will speak with representatives of both communities, according to TMC leader Sushmita Dev. The voices of everybody must be heard. We're going to talk to Kukis and Meiteis, too," she said. The delegation also compr...

"Solidarity with Russia on key international issues highlight our common interests," Putin said during a speech as North Korea celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.   Russian President Vladimir Putin According to claims from North Korean official media, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korea for its 'strong support' during Moscow's conflict against Ukraine and claimed that it strengthened both nations' resolve to contend with Western powers. Putin's comments on Thursday, which were published by CNN, more or less corroborated US officials' assertions that North Korea had sold millions of rockets and artillery rounds to Moscow for use against Ukraine while the war had been going on for more than 500 days. In his remarks, Putin stated that "solidarity with Russia on crucial international issues highlight our common interests." On Victory Day in Pyongyang, which marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, he also expre...

The ship has been opened for a public visit at Trincomalee Port on July 31. After its departure, a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sri Lanka Navy Ship will be conducted. INS Khanjar to visit Sri Lanka's Trincomalee today The Indian High Commission in Colombo announced on Friday that the homegrown missile corvette Indian Naval Ship (INS) 'Khanjar' is slated for a three-day visit to Trincomalee in Sri Lanka starting on July 29. The Eastern Naval Area Commander will be called upon by the ship's commanding officer, Commander NVS Phani Kumar, according to a statement from the Indian High Commission, and numerous professional exchanges on VBSS, Gunnery, and Missile Operations will take place. Additionally, a reception will be held on board for key military and civil administration officers. On July 31 off Trincomalee, a maritime partnership exercise with a Sri Lanka Navy ship has also been scheduled after its departure. At the Trincomalee Port, the ship will be accessible ...

General (retd) Naravane pointed out that the instability in border areas is not good for the country’s national security. Former Army Chief General talks about Manipur violence General MM Naravane, a former commander of the Indian Army, expressed suspicion on Friday (July 28) that foreign involvement in the violence in Manipur "cannot be ruled out" and pointed to "Chinese aid to various insurgent groups." The instability in border regions, according to General (retd) Naravane, poses a threat to the nation's security. General (ret.) Naravane stated, "I am confident that those who are in the chair and responsible for taking whatever action is due to be taken are doing their best." "The involvement of the foreign agencies, not only I say, cannot be ruled out, but I will say they are definitely there, especially Chinese aid to various insurgent groups," he continued. According to the former head of the army staff, China has long supported these o...

There are 13 vice-presidents, nine general secretaries, including B L Santhosh as the in-charge of organisation, and 13 secretaries in the list. Former Union minister Radha Mohan Singh, a Lok Sabha MP from Bihar, has been dropped as a party vice-president. BJP President JP Nadda The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declared its national office holders on Saturday. Vasundhara Raje, a former chief minister of Rajasthan, and Raman Singh, a former chief minister of Chattisgarh, have been granted new national positions with state elections in mind. Sanjay Bundy, the former president of Telangana, has been promoted to general secretary. Radhamohan Agarwal of Uttar Pradesh has also been appointed general secretary. As National General Secretary, responsibilities will fall on Radha Mohan Agarwal from Uttar Pradesh, Sunil Bansal from Rajasthan, and Kailash Vijayvargiya from Madhya Pradesh. Eight individuals have been appointed national general secretaries. Vinod Tawde of Maharashtra has been appoin...

Manipur Sexual Assault Case: A video shot on May 4, showing the two women being paraded naked, was seen on social media earlier this month, resulting in massive outrage across the country. Manipur Women Paraded Naked: The CBI has taken over the FIR registered by the Manipur Police New Delhi:   Officials said today that the CBI has taken over the probe into a case of two women being sexually assaulted by a mob on May 4 in Manipur, whose video footage went viral earlier this month on social media. On July 19, a video that showed two women from one of the state's warring tribes being paraded naked by men from the opposing side caused widespread concern about suspected crimes being perpetrated in the northeastern state. The two defenseless women are displayed in the widely condemned film being repeatedly molested by the males while they beg the men to spare them the agony. According to the officials, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) received a referral for the case from the Un...

Ukraine's defence ministry suggested the arms were captured from the Russians, the report said.   North Korea and Russia deny conducting arms transactions.  The Financial Times reported on Saturday that Ukrainian forces had been seen using North Korean rockets that they said had been taken by a "friendly" nation before being handed to Ukraine. According to the newspaper, the Ukrainian defense ministry claimed that the Russians had stolen the weapons. North Korean weaponry have not been widely seen on the battlefields in Ukraine, despite the United States' accusations that it has shipped weapons to Russia by sea and through other routes. Both North Korea and Russia deny exchanging weapons. According to the article, Ukrainian soldiers using Grad multiple-launch rocket systems from the Soviet era demonstrated North Korean weapons close to the ruined eastern city of Bakhmut, the scene of protracted, deadly combat. The first trip by Moscow's top defense official to Pyo...