British Overseas Territories are a set of territories that are under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom but aren’t considered a part of it. These territories are spread across various regions, including the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Here’s a bit more detail about them, as I reckon you’d appreciate the in-depth look. 1….
Sitaram Yechury, a towering figure in Indian communist politics and General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away on 12 September 2024 at the age of 72. He had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi, for a severe respiratory infection. Known for his affable personality, strategic political acumen, and unwavering dedication…
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Summary of the 17 Lok Sabha elections in a tabular format: Lok Sabha Year Winner Seats Won Second Party Seats Won Vote Share (Winner) Vote Share (Second) 1st 1951-52 INC (Nehru) 364 CPI 16 44.99% 3.29% 2nd 1957 INC (Nehru) 371 CPI 27 47.78% 8.92% 3rd 1962 INC (Nehru) 361 CPI 29 44.72% 9.94% 4th…
Salwa Judum was a controversial tribal militia movement that emerged in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh in the mid-2000s. It was formed as a response to the growing threat posed by Maoist insurgents, commonly referred to as Naxalites or Naxals, who were active in the region. The movement aimed to counter the influence of Naxalite…
