EC questions Modi, Rahul’s poll conduct
Taking cognisance for the first time of a model code conduct violation complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission has issued notice to BJP national president JP Nadda and sought his response by April 29. The commission has also served a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking...
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CBI files first FIR in Sandeshkhali case
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Delhi LG in the dock
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Congress, BJP clash in Karnataka
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Electoral showdown in North Bengal
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Kerala ready for election battle
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All eyes on North East
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Stage set for Phase II LS polls
26 April 2024 | Rajesh Kumar
RBI bars Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding customers online
Cracking down on repeated non-compliance of IT norms, the RBI on Wednesday barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards with immediate effect after the regulator found “serious deficiencies” in the lender’s IT risk management. These actions, the RBI...
SC tells EVM critics it cannot pass directions on basis of suspicion
The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it cannot “control the elections” or issue directions simply because doubts have been raised about the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), as it reserved its judgement on a clutch of petitions claiming the polling devices can be tinkered with to manipulate the results. The...
IED explosion damages bridge on NH 2 in Manipur
A bridge on the National Highway 2 in ethnic violence-hit Manipur’s Kangpokpi district was partially damaged in an IED explosion early on Wednesday, disrupting traffic movement in the area, police said. The blast occurred on the bridge between Sapermeina and Koubru Leikha areas around 12.45 am, an officer said. No...
BJP eyes fourth straight win in Ghaziabad, gateway of UP
One of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad Lok Sabha constituency, considered as one of the most VIP constituencies and a gateway of the State is all set to witness a three-cornered fight between BJP, Congress and BSP for April 26 polls. The Ghaziabad Lok Sabha seat...
Gautam Buddha Nagar gears up for triangular battle
Despite being associated with the ‘jinx’, which many considered to have ended the careers of Chief Ministers in Uttar Pradesh, including Mayawati, Yogi Adityanath has held his fort despite having made visits to Noida, soon after he assumed the CM’s chair in 2017. He became the first CM of the State...
Campaign for Phase 2 LS poll ends
After whirlwind roadshows, political tit-for-tats, and a fresh cycle of controversies on redistribution of wealth, inheritance tax and reducing the quota for SCs, STs and OBCs to favour Muslims, the curtains came down on Wednesday evening on a high-voltage campaigning for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in 89...
Congress taxed on inheritance as Modi rips into Sam Pitroda remark
Yet another ‘foul’ play by a Congress leader gave an opportunity to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP to mount attack on the grand old party over the ongoing controversial remarks related to wealth and tax. This time its Sam Pitroda and the BJP-led by PM seized on his...