ECI releases fresh data on funding to political parties through electoral bonds

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday released data received from political parties on electoral bonds, which it had given to the Supreme Court in sealed covers.

The ECI in a statement said: “Political parties had…

Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, 20 others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Bhopal (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is among 21 people booked in connection with the Mahadev betting app case, EOW officials said on Sunday.

Those booked in the case include Mahadev App promoters Ravi Uppal, Saurabh…

Fresh protests erupt in Sandeshkhali as locals demand arrest of 3 TMC leaders

Kolkata (IANS) Fresh protests erupted at certain pockets in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on Sunday after locals demanded the immediate arrest of three more local Trinamool Congress leaders.

The three leaders include a ruling party village Panchayat…

Navy’s 40 hrs operation led to surrender of 35 pirates, rescue of 17 crew members

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Navy on Sunday said that its rescue operation in the Arabian Sea, which last lasted approximately 40 hours, led to the surrender of 35 pirates and the rescue of 17 crew members of merchant vessel ex-MV Ruen.

The Navy…

ED issues 9th summons to CM Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday issued a ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy scam.

The sources said that CM Kejriwal has been asked to appear before the probe agency…

India has to be 'patient but persevering' on China: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi (IANS) Asserting that India has a 'very challenging' and 'competitive neighbour' in China, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that New Delhi needs to be patient but persevering while dealing with…

18th Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, counting on June 4

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the 543 parliamentary constituencies for 18th Lok Sabha elections, the biggest democratic exercise in the world involving 96.8 crore voters, including 21.5 crore…

PM Modi hails over 1 crore households opting for rooftop solar scheme

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the enthusiastic response to the rooftop solar scheme as the number of households opting for the plan has already surpassed the 1 crore mark within the first month of its launch.

SC refuses to entertain Cong leader's PIL seeking directions to ECI to conduct polls through ballot paper

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Congress leader's PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls through ballot paper.

A Bench presided over…

Clean sweep in North, gains in South; BJP-led NDA to breach 400 mark in 2024 LS polls: Opinion Poll

New Delhi (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is headed for a historic mandate in the 2024 general elections and is all set to attain the ‘400 paar’ target, set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says a poll survey by a leading media house.