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EC to announce Lok Sabha election schedule on Saturday

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission declared that it will unveil the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and several state assemblies tomorrow, March 16, at 3 pm. The announcement will be made through a press conference at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan and will be streamed live on the Election Commission’s social media platforms. The announcement […]

Electoral Bonds: BJP got Rs 6060 crore, TMC Rs 1,609 cr & Cong Rs 1421 cr | SBI Data

NEW DELHI: The State Bank of India (SBI) data submitted before the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed that the BJP, followed by West Bengal’s regional party Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Congress are the top three receivers of money donated via electoral bonds, among all the parties between 2019 and 2014. The New Indian […]

CEC, team assessing Valley’s election readiness

The National Conference, Congress, and People’s Democratic Party will advocate for early Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, while the BJP defers the decision to the Commission.

Protests erupt after elderly woman killed by elephant

Thirty congress activists, alongside the two senior leaders, were detained on serious charges, including disrespecting the deceased's remains and assaulting a hospital. The incident occurred when Indira Ramakrishnan (65), a resident of Kanjiraveli, was fatally trampled by an elephant in Idukki.

BJP unveils star-studded lineup for Lok Sabha elections

Adding a new face to the political landscape is Pawan Singh, a famous Bhojpuri actor and playback singer known for hits like 'Lollipop Lagelu' and 'laal ghagra'.

Jay Panda launches Lok Sabha campaign in Kendrapara 

NEW DELHI : BJP National Vice President Jay Panda kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with a vibrant visit to his Kendrapara constituency after receiving the party’s nomination. This marked his first visit to Kendrapara since being nominated once again for the prestigious Lok Sabha seat. Arriving amidst fervent cheers from […]

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal summoned by ED for 8th time

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued its eighth summons to Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with the excise policy money laundering case. Kejriwal, who leads the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had disregarded the preceding seven summonses. According to media reports, the agency has requested Arvind Kejriwal to present himself before them […]

Indian-origin author barred entry to Bengaluru, deported to UK

NEW DELHI: On Monday, a UK-based professor of Indian origin alleged that upon arriving at Bengaluru airport, she was refused entry despite being invited by the Karnataka government to attend an event. Professor Nitasha Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit scholar living in London, stated in several posts on X that she was provided with no explanation […]

SP MP asserts Muslims will adhere to Shariat amid Himanta’s law repeal move

NEW DELHI: In response to the Assam government’s decision to abolish the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP ST Hasan stated on Saturday that Muslims will adhere solely to the teachings of Shariat and the Quran. “There is no need to highlight this so much. Muslims will follow Shariat and […]

Rs 15 L from Karnataka for Rahul’s LS seat in Kerala raises storm

BENGALURU: Opposition parties in Karnataka have raised objections against the state government’s decision to grant compensation to a victim from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. The controversy erupted as the government disbursed Rs 15 lakh ex gratia to the family of a man who was trampled to death by an elephant from Karnataka. Accusations were […]