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ECI issues notices to 121 parties for not taking part in polls in last 6 yrs

LUCKNOW, Aug. 12 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued show-cause notices to 121 political parties registered in Uttar Pradesh that have not contested any assembly or Lok Sabha election... Read More


SP, Cong follow divide and rule: Dy CM

LUCKNOW, Aug. 12 -- Reacting sharply to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's statement over Fatehpur incident where members of Hindu right-wing outfits allegedly vandalised a mausoleum claiming it w... Read More


Mayawati for effective use of UP assembly, parliament sessions

LUCKNOW, Aug. 12 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday said the Monsoon Session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly should not merely be a formality but must be utilised effectiv... Read More


cash-for-jobs case: SC ensures fair trial for ex-TN minister

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Monday ensured a fair trial to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in the cash-for-jobs case by directing that its two orders reviving trial against ... Read More


SC junks plea by ex-CM Baghel questioning ED's investigations

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a petition by former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Kumar Baghel questioning the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to carry out "... Read More


India committed to peace in Ukraine, Modi tells Zelensky

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India is committed to an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and will make every possible contribution for this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Ukrainian ... Read More


gender-based quota in army's LEGAL ARM NIXED

New DElhi, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Monday struck down the Indian Army's policy of reserving six out of nine Judge Advocate General branch vacancies for men and only three for women, calling it... Read More


Revised I-T Bill with select panel suggestions passed by ls

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Income-Tax (No 2) Bill - a revised version of the earlier legislation - by extensively incorporating suggestions of the select committee of Par... Read More


Lucknow's challenge: 80K strays, but no dedicated shelter

LUCKNOW, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court's directive to clear Delhi-NCR streets of stray dogs and relocate them to shelters has renewed focus on Lucknow, where a growing stray dog population and rising b... Read More


PM Narendra Modi inaugurates flats for parliamentarians in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said when members of Parliament are free from their (own) problems, they will be able to spend their time and energy in solving the problem... Read More