ECI introduces 28 reforms in six months to strengthen electoral process

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that it has implemented 28 major reforms in the last six months to modernise and strengthen the electoral process, ensuring greater transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency.

Hyderabad Rath Yatra Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Six

Hyderabad – The death toll from Sunday night’s electrocution incident during the Sri Krishna Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad has risen to six, after one more victim succumbed to injuries on Monday.

The accident occurred past midnight at Gokulnagar…

Putin calls PM Modi, shares impressions of Alaska meeting with Trump

Moscow/New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to share his assessment of last week’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.

Prime Minister Modi thanked Putin for the call and for…

Kathua Cloudburst: Army Joins Rescue Operations as 4 Killed, Several Injured

Jammu — The Indian Army has deployed troops and resources in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district after a cloudburst in the Ghati area triggered flash floods, killing four people and injuring several others.

Confirming its role in the relief…

PM Modi Unveils Visionary ‘Bharat @ 2047’ Blueprint in Independence Day Address

New Delh: In his 12th Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap for India’s transformation, aiming to make the nation a developed country by 2047. Blending technological…

Fight Misinformation to Protect Democracy: Lokpal Chairperson

New Delhi – Calling those who spread misinformation “internal threats to the nation,” Lokpal of India Chairperson Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar on Friday urged for a united fight against activities that hinder progress and challenge the principles…

ECI objects to ‘Vote Chori’ remarks, terms it attack on voters’ dignity: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly objected to political leaders using phrases like “Vote Chori” to allege electoral malpractices. Sources said the poll body views such language as an attack on the dignity of Indian…

J&K: 23 Dead, 75 Injured in Massive Cloudburst in Kishtwar

Jammu — At least 23 people have been confirmed dead and 75 others injured after a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in the Padder Sub-division of Kishtwar on Thursday.

According to officials, the injured are being moved to hospitals,…

PMFBY Insures 78.41 Crore Applications, Pays Rs. 1.83 Lakh Crore in Claims Since 2016

New Delhi – Since its launch in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has insured 78.41 crore applications and paid out ?1.83 lakh crore in claims, according to new government data.

Farmer enrolment reached a record high in 2024–25…

Bihar ‘SIR’ Row: No Political Objections; 54,000 New Voter Applications Filed

New Delhi- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that no political party — including the RJD-led Opposition — has filed any objections or complaints regarding the draft electoral rolls for Bihar, published on August 1.

According…