In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised its protocol for the handling and storage of ‘symbol loading units’ (SLUs) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems. This revision comes in response to directives from the Supreme Court, urging enhanced transparency and security in the…
US Department of State’s Accusations: The US Department of State accused Russia of employing chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the banned choking agent chloropicrin, against Ukrainian troops. Sanctions were announced against over 280 individuals and entities for foreign aggression and internal repression. Washington also charged Russia with violating the international ban on chemical weapons and…
40 Posts, 223 Hired: Lt Governor’s Big Crackdown on Delhi Women Panel. · The Lieutenant Governor’s office, citing breaches of the Delhi Commission for Women Act, revealed that these appointments were made without the requisite approval. · Furthermore, the order highlights disparities in the emoluments of some incumbents, pointing to arbitrary and substantial increases in salaries without…
Pandian took voluntary retirement to join BJD last year · Pandian denies being Naveen Patnaik’s political successor · Central to Pandian’s narrative is the recognition bestowed upon him by the people of Odisha, who perceive him as a dedicated emissary of Patnaik’s ethos of governance. · Pandian reaffirms his allegiance to serving as an instrument of Patnaik’s leadership,…
To ensure a safe mating season for saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has imposed a three-month ban on entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park. · According to the Assistant Conservator of Forests, the ban will be in force from May 1 to July 31. · the noise of mechanised boats transporting tourists and Forest Department officials…
India’s Gross GST collections for April 2024 soared to an unprecedented Rs 2.10 lakh crore, marking a staggering 12.4 per cent increase compared to the previous year. · The surge in GST revenue was underpinned by a substantial uptick in both domestic transactions, witnessing a notable 13.4 per cent rise, and imports, which grew by 8.3…
Timing of Arrest Questioned: The Supreme Court questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about the timing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, especially just before the general elections commenced. This raised concerns about potential political motivations behind the timing of the arrest. Justice Sanjeev Khanna emphasized the paramount importance of life and liberty, highlighting the…
Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the Salman Khan house firing case, met a tragic end by hanging himself with a bedsheet while in police custody. · Anuj Thapan and Sonu Subhash Chander, were arrested for allegedly supplying firearms to shooters who fired multiple rounds outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments. · The Mumbai Crime Branch has…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up to invigorate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in Odisha with twin rallies scheduled in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6. With the state’s first phase of polls looming on May 13, Modi’s visit aims to galvanize support for BJP candidates across Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies. Modi’s itinerary…
Hoax Bomb Threat Unraveled: Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena confirms police traced the origin of hoax bomb threat emails to nearly 100 schools in Delhi and NCR. Saxena personally visited DAV School in Model Town, North Delhi, post-receipt of threats. Police Action and Tracing Process: Delhi Police, facing challenges from a VPN, successfully trace IP…
