SC issues notice to SBI for non-disclosure of alphanumeric code of Electoral Bonds

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the State Bank of India (SBI) for non-disclosure of alphanumeric code of Electoral Bonds.

“They have not disclosed the bond number because that has to be disclosed by the State Bank…

PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation extended by his Bhutan counterpart Dasho Tshering Tobgay, on behalf of the king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to visit the Himalayan kingdom next week.

The two prime…

Navy gets 'Bajrang' tug under ‘Make in India’ initiative

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Navy got its third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug 'Bajrang' on Thursday under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Union government.

According to the Navy, the availability of Tugs will provide a fillip to its…

'Pehla Vote Modi Ko' is BJP's digital campaign to woo young & first-time voters

New Delhi (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a digital campaign titled 'Pehla Vote Modi Ko' with an aim to reach out to the youth and first-time voters and win their support for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary elections.

Centre bans 18 OTT platforms for obscene content

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Thursday confirmed that it has blocked 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for obscene and vulgar content and, in some instances, pornographic content, after multiple warnings by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting,…

Panel on ‘One-nation, One-poll’ submits report to President Droupadi Murmu, pitches for simultaneous elections

New Delh (IANS) A committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its detailed report on ‘One-nation, One election’ to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

The comprehensive report has strongly advocated…

CM Kejriwal moves Delhi sessions court against magisterial court issuing summons over ED's complaints

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved the sessions court here challenging two summons issued to him by a magisterial court on ED's complaint in the alleged liquor policy scam case.

The ED had made the complaint…

BJP releases second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, Khattar fielded from Karnal

New Delhi (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday declared its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Some of the prominent candidates are Harsh Malhotra (East Delhi), former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar…

Information on Electoral Bonds will be disclosed on time: CEC

Jammu (IANS) India's Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, on Wednesday said that following the Supreme Court's order, the SBI has provided details to the Election Commission about the Electoral Bonds issued by the bank.

Addressing…

Cabinet gives nod for pact with UAE on India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 between India and the United Arab Emirates…