The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has refuted claims made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) regarding the Election Commission’s supposed ban on its Lok Sabha campaign song, ‘Jail Ka Jawab, Vote Se Denge’. Contrary to AAP’s assertions, the poll body clarified that it has requested the party to make necessary changes to adhere to…
PM Modi launched a blistering attack on Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Party (TMC). · PM Modi likened the TMC to a party steeped in nefarious activities, asserting that while the party may indulge in scams, it is the people of Bengal who bear the brunt of the consequences. · At the heart of PM Modi’s address was…
BJP’s national President JP Nadda and Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi, prepare to descend upon the state, heralding a flurry of campaign activities, on April 28. · Nadda’s itinerary unfolds with a public gathering scheduled in Berhampur and in Nabarangpur thereafter. · Rahul Gandhi’s foray into Odisha’s political arena symbolizes the Congress’s concerted bid to reinvigorate its electoral…
As the democratic process unfolds in Odisha, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a crucial notification for the second phase of voting scheduled on May 20, 2024. Here are the key details regarding the upcoming electoral exercise in the state: Overview of Electoral Phases in Odisha The first phase of voting in Odisha…
In a landmark legal battle challenging India’s amended IT rule, WhatsApp has issued a stern warning to the Delhi High Court. · It said ‘if compelled to breach message encryption, the platform will cease operations in the country’. · At the heart of the dispute lies Rule 4(2) of the Information Rules, 2021, which mandates social media…
The SC has rejected all petitions advocating for the comprehensive verification of EVMs through Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. · The Court mandates the sealing and secure storage of Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) for a duration of at least 45 days subsequent to the completion of the symbol loading process. · The Court empowers candidates…
Though wildfires continue to ravage the Similipal forest, reassuring news emerges that the core area and its adjoining buffer zone, crucial habitats for wildlife remain untouched by the flames. · In a tweet, PCCF declared, “Similipal & its tigers have a safe haven to flourish…Our green soldiers & team ODRAF are working in adverse conditions to…
The ECI has taken resolute steps to address alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by most prominent political figures: PM Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. · By directing notices to both the BJP and the INC, the commission has initiated a process that could have far-reaching implications for the conduct of future…
Renowned Indian-origin astronaut, Sunita Williams, is poised to make history once again as she prepares for her third space odyssey. · Accompanied by fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, Williams will embark on this mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, to the ISS, where they will spend approximately a week conducting vital research and operational tasks. · The upcoming mission…
In a landmark legal battle unfolding before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, the age-old question of the State’s authority over private property rights takes centre stage. Led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, the bench embarks on a profound exploration of constitutional principles, delving into a three-decade-old case with far-reaching implications for…
