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ECI directs political parties to submit updated versions of their constitutions

India, Dec. 9 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed national and state-recognised political parties to submit, within 30 days, updated versions of their constitutions, including amend... Read More


Protesters arrested after smearing custard and crumble on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Four protesters were arrested Saturday after splattering food on the display case of a priceless diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels display was temp... Read More


SC seeks ECI reply on plea against limited electoral roll revision in Assam

India, Dec. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition challenging the poll body's decision to carry out only a special revision (SR)... Read More


Mahayuti to fight Maharashtra civic polls together after Fadnavis-Shinde hold key meeting

Mumbai, Dec. 9 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday held a one-and-a-half-hour closed-door meeting. In the meeting, it was decided that th... Read More


Assam CM distributes PMAY-G sanction letters to 3,25,234 beneficiaries

Kamrup, Dec. 9 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday ceremonially launched the distribution of sanction letters to 3,25,234 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (... Read More


Better infra, education, health, employment and social justice are my priorities: J&K LG

Jammu, Dec. 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said better infrastructure, education, health, employment and social justice are his priorities. "Better infrastructure, educa... Read More


Well-planned, promotional campaigns needed for tourism promotion: J&K CM

Jammu, Dec. 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stressed the need for high-quality, and effective presentation at national and international travel marts, to reflect the true pot... Read More


Under Jhumpda Vijalikaran Yojana, Gujarat gives free electricity to 10 lakh+ poor families

Gandhinagar, Dec. 9 -- Over 10 lakh Antyodaya families living in slums have benefitted from the Jhumpda Vijalikaran Yojana, according to the Gujarat government. Under this Yojana (scheme), the benefic... Read More


Samay Raina runs into the viral 'panoti guy' on IndiGo flight; the timing sets off the internet

India, Dec. 9 -- Samay Raina probably didn't expect his casual travel day to turn into a full-blown internet moment. But that is exactly what happened after he ran into the infamous "panoti guy," a co... Read More


Bharat Taxi, India's newest ride-hailing platform, chooses Namma Yatri as tech platform

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Google-backed Namma Yatri is set to be the technology partner for Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-run alternative to Uber, Ola and Rapido, two people aware of the matter told Mint. Co... Read More