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Political parties received Rs 12,769 crore through electoral bonds since 2019

Political parties received more than Rs 12,769 crore as donations from corporates and individuals through electoral bonds since 2019.

Mar 15, 2024

Suspense continues over simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly elections in J&K

Election Commission of India to take final call on simultaneous polls in J&K after security review, feedback from political parties

Mar 14, 2024

Electoral Bonds case: SBI files compliance affidavit in SC

In a compliance affidavit filed on Wednesday, the State Bank of India (SBI) told the Supreme Court that it has furnished data on Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in digital form.

Mar 13, 2024

SC to hear on March 15 plea seeking to restrain fresh appointments to ECI

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 15 the plea seeking to restrain fresh appointments to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in accordance with the legislation which excludes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the process of appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs).

Mar 13, 2024

Demand for simultaneous Assembly, Lok Sabha polls in J&K grows louder in meeting with ECI

Congress and representatives from regional political parties pressed for simultaneous Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir alongside the impending Lok Sabha polls during their meeting with the team Election Commission of India (ECI) led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar in Srinagar on Tuesday.

Mar 12, 2024

Supreme Court dismisses SBI's plea, orders bank to disclose Electoral Bonds' data by Tomorrow or face contempt proceedings

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the application filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension of time, until June 30, for making details of the encashed Electoral Bonds public.

Mar 11, 2024

Petrol pumps in Rajasthan to remain shut from March 10-12 to protest high VAT

Petrol pumps in this state to remain shut from March 10-12 to protest high VAT

Petrol pumps across Rajasthan will remain closed from March 10-March 12 as their owners will be protesting against the high VAT on diesel and petrol in the state.

Mar 9, 2024

Indian American women a powerhouse in US politics, business, society

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley's tenacious battle for the presidency of the US is a symbol of Indian American women's emergence as a powerhouse in politics and society even though she dropped her sisyphean quest two days before International Women's Day.

Mar 8, 2024

Electoral bonds: After SBI seeks time till June 30, EC goes silent; Contempt plea against SBI before SC [details]

Transparency activists claim that SBI seeking three months more for divulging data on the Electoral bond donors and doing so after the 2024 elections negates the very spirit of Supreme Court ruling

Mar 8, 2024

Electoral bonds case: Plea in SC seeks contempt action against SBI

A contempt petition has been filed against SBI for wilful disobedience of the Supreme Court order mandating the leading public sector bank to disclose the details of encashed Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission by March 6.

Mar 7, 2024

Here's all you need to know about RBI's Unclaimed Deposits portal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about its UDGAM portal to help people recover their funds that are stuck in unclaimed deposits/ accounts with banks.

Mar 6, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EC begins preparations, to involve ED, IT, other central agencies in monitoring black money

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will involve central agencies in monitoring the polling process across the country during the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC), Rajiv Kumar, told media persons in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Mar 5, 2024

Hearing loss: Early screening, diagnosis is key to ensue 'sound' future for children

The ring of the school bell at the end of the day, friends calling us to play cricket or football, mother humming our favourite lullaby, our favourite song on the radio - for many of us, these sounds are an inherent part of the happy, nostalgic memories of our childhood. But not everyone gets to enjoy such memories – every day in India, over 300 babies are born with some degree of hearing loss.

Mar 2, 2024

UK launches global tech awards to foster innovation from South Asia; startups can apply [details]

Applicants will benefit from the UK's welcoming business environment, highly skilled workforce, and fair regulatory system, making it an attractive destination for tech companies seeking to expand their operations.

Mar 1, 2024

Samajwadi Party reiterates demand for ballot papers instead of EVMs in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has told the Election Commission (EC) that people had lost faith in electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers should be used in polling.