On December 17, 2024, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOP) Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, following approval by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet. The bill aims to conduct Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections simultaneously, with support from ex-President Ram Nath Kovind and opposition from leaders like Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin. The proposed bill will be referred to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations and implementation in two phases, potentially impacting the country’s GDP positively.
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Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia
President-elect Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukrainian forces to use American long-range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory, calling it "stupid" and expressing frustration at not being consulted. Biden's move gave Ukraine permission to use U.S.-provided missiles to target Russian positions, with Trump potentially considering reversing the decision. As Biden rushes aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office, the former president's influence over Ukraine's arsenal could impact the conflict's resolution....
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