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ECI compromised, Rahul Gandhi says in US; BJP asks what about Priyanka's LS win

India, April 21 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a visit to the United States, has triggered a political row, stating that the Election Commission has been "compromised" in India and "someth... Read More


Mallikarjun Kharge backs recommendation for fixed MGNREGA wage, attacks govt

India, April 17 -- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for oppressing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA... Read More


In Jharkhand's erstwhile Maoist insurgency-hit Tamar, CEC lauds BLOs

India, April 15 -- Over a decade of Left-wing insurgency, pockets of the Tamar assembly constituency in Jharkhand's Ranchi district were virtually inaccessible. In 2008, Maoists killed a former legisl... Read More


EC defends EVMs as US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard flags 'vulnerabilities'

India, April 12 -- The Election Commission of India said on Friday that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in India are "simple, correct and accurate calculators", responding to concerns raise... Read More


Opposition urges govt to protect rights, repeal amendment to RTI Act

India, April 11 -- The Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has urged the government to protect the rights of citizens and not crush them with its might as it sought the... Read More


New index introduced to track progress of 250,000 gram panchayats

India, April 9 -- The government has introduced the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2022-23 to track the progress of 250,000 gram panchayats, the rural grassroots governing bodies, combining all 17 ... Read More


Parliamentary panel suggests hike in central share in social aid programme

India, April 8 -- A parliamentary panel has recommended an increase in central contributions to the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), saying that the financial burden should not be dispropo... Read More


BJP received over 6 times more donations than Congress in 2023-24: Report

India, April 8 -- The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remained ahead among national parties in terms of donation receipts and got over six times more donations- Rs.2,243.94 crore in 2023-24 compar... Read More


Blessed to have darshan of Ram Setu, says modi

New Delhi, April 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he was blessed to have a "darshan of the Ram Setu", or Adam's Bridge - a chain of limestone shoals between two islands of Tamil N... Read More


Centre puts all poultry farms on watch amid bird flu spread

NEW DELHI, April 5 -- The Union animal husbandry ministry's department of animal husbandry and dairying (DAHD) has announced mandatory registration for all poultry farms within a month as part of a "t... Read More