Defence Sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in government are highlighted in a BJP-linked opinion piece focusing on youth empowerment, development, entrepreneurship and nation-building. The article traces his Gujarat tenure and national policies covering startups, education, sports, digital infrastructure, space and defence.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.