Electoral bonds scheme infringes upon right to information of voter: CJI Chandrachud

New Delhi (IANS) Saying that financial contribution to a political party could lead to quid pro quo arrangements, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said that the electoral bonds scheme by anonymizing contributions to the political…

Amid tension, protesting farmers to hold talks with Union ministers in Chandigarh

Chandigarh (IANS) Even as farmers continued their protest on interstate borders between Punjab and Haryana for the third day demanding higher minimum crop prices and waiver of loans, farmer leaders are meeting with three Union ministers -- third time…

Sandeshkhali fallout: Neutrality of Bengal Police likely to come under ECI scanner

Kolkata (IANS) The “neutrality” factor of a section of the West Bengal Police might come under the scanner of the Election Commission of India (ECI) before the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal following the recent developments in Sandeshkhali…

Sonia files nomination for RS polls from Rajasthan

Jaipur (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan on Wednesday.

She arrived at the Rajasthan Assembly with senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Sachin…

Ex-PM Lal Bahadur Shastri’s grandson joins BJP

New Delhi (IANS) Vibhakar Shastri, grandson of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, joined BJP on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak was present during his joining in Lucknow.

Earlier, Shastri resigned…

BJP nominates Vaishnaw for RS from Odisha; BJD announces support

Bhubaneswar (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday announced its support for Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s candidature for the Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha. The BJD’s announcement came hours after the BJP nominated Vaishnaw…

Defence deals through govt e-marketplace cross Rs 1 lakh cr mark

New Delhi(IANS) The orders placed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal has surpassed a whopping Rs 1 lakh crore reflecting the increasing transparency and efficiency in executing defence deals, the Commerce…

Farmers' protest: Huge security build-up continue on inter-state borders

Chandigarh (IANS) Huge security build-up continued on inter-state borders between Punjab and Haryana on the second day on Wednesday, as assembled protesting farmers are adamant on heading to the national capital to lodge their protest over unfulfilled…

Jharkhand student commits suicide in Kota, was preparing for JEE-Mains

Ranchi: A student from Jharkhand committed suicide in Kota, Rajasthan. This incident happened on Tuesday morning. 

According to Sources, a student named Shubh Chaudhary has committed suicide. Shubh was preparing for JEE-Mains while staying…

IAF trainer jet crashes in Bengal, no casualty or damage to property

Kolkata (IANS) An AJT Hawk aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with an accident soon after take-off from the Air Force Station at Kalaikunda in West Bengal on Tuesday afternoon, forcing both pilots to bail out.

Before leaving the aircraft…