Articles by Shriya Ganguly
EC: More than 79,000 complaints on violations of poll code so far
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said it received over 79,000 complaints through its cVigil app regarding violations of the Model Code of Conduct since the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Shriya Ganguly, New Delhi
Over 79,000 election code violation complaints received through cVigil app: ECI
According to the election commission, more than 58,500 complaints (73 per cent of the total complaints) were against illegal hoardings and banners
Published on Mar 29, 2024 02:44 PM IST
PM Modi, Bill Gates discuss AI, digital divide and India’s leading role in tech
Speaking on climate change, Modi emphasised the need to stop using parameters like electricity and steel to define levels of development and adopt terminology like ‘green GDP’ and ‘green employment’
Published on Mar 29, 2024 01:03 PM IST
Nominations for Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls to begin tomorrow: ECI
The second phase of polls will be held in 88 constituencies in 12 states and UTs, besides some parts of Outer Manipur constituency in the strife-torn northeastern state
Published on Mar 27, 2024 04:25 PM IST
In letter to Kharge, Anand Sharma takes a stand against Congress’s caste census push
Anand Sharma, who also opposed the nationwide caste census back in 2010, said the Congress always believed in an inclusive approach, which is non-discriminatory
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:04 PM IST
Election Commission orders transfer of non-cadre DMs, SPs in four states
It also directed the transfers of the Senior Superintendent of Police Bathinda in Punjab and the SP Sonitpur in Assam in view of their “kinship or familial association” with elected political representatives
Published on Mar 21, 2024 12:15 PM IST
President accepts Pashupati Paras’ resignation, gives Rijiju additional charge
Pashupati Paras resigned from the Union Cabinet a day after his party was not assigned a single seat in the NDA seat-sharing deal in Bihar.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 02:03 PM IST
BJP will cross 400 seats, Modi will become PM for third time: Nitin Gadkari
Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said every project of the government was executed in a transparent, non-corrupt and time-bound manner
Published on Mar 19, 2024 04:18 PM IST
Kharge announces Congress’s five guarantees under ‘Nari Nyay’
These include financial assistance of ₹1 lakh per annum for poor women, a right to half the new posts under the central government and working women’s hostels in every district
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 03:28 PM IST
Kharge calls SC direction to SBI on electoral bonds victory for transparency
The Supreme Court rejected SBI’s plea seeking time until June 30 to compile and match the information involving 22,217 donations
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 02:21 PM IST
Shriya Ganguly
‘Using SBI as a shield’: Kharge’s swipe at BJP over bank’s request or time to SC
The SBI request to seek time till June 30, if allowed, will mean disclosure of donors and recipients of EBs will come only after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections
Published on Mar 05, 2024 04:01 PM IST
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BJP slams INDIA bloc over Lalu’s comments on Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said that Modi left his kin for the nation’s service and now considers the entire country his family
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 04:44 PM IST
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Cong to decide next course of action in Himachal after observers submit report
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the observers spoke to the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who told them to meet all the lawmakers
Published on Feb 28, 2024 04:35 PM IST
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MLAs leaving as Congress has failed to fulfil its promises in Himachal: Thakur
BJP leaders in the state have claimed that the Congress government has lost the “moral right” to stay in power and demanded a floor test in the state’s ongoing Budget session
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 02:43 PM IST
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Farm loan wavier, legalising MSP to be in Congress manifesto, claims Partap Singh Bajwa
Punjab opposition leader Bajwa promises large loan waiver for farmers if INDIA bloc forms govt, criticizes response to farmers' protests by Central and Haryana govt.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Shriya Ganguly, New Delhi
Congress blames BJP-led govt for INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder
Member of Parliament Deepender Singh Hooda cited INLD leader Abhay Chautala’s allegation that the government failed to provide Rathee with security
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 04:00 PM IST
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‘Alliance of the corrupt’: BJP slams Congress-AAP seat-sharing pact
Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi said the Congress and the AAP have formed the alliance so that they could place the blame on each other after they lose the Lok Sabha seats
Published on Feb 24, 2024 06:22 PM IST
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National Election Fund an alternative: Ex-CEC Krishnamoorthy after SC verdict
Krishnamoorthy also said that both the electoral bonds scheme and the previous method of funding elections promoted an “obnoxious nexus between corporates and political parties”
Published on Feb 15, 2024 01:17 PM IST
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Congress asks Modi to apologise for failing to keep MSP promise to farmers
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera slammed the government while referring to Rahul Gandhi’s promise to make MSP a legal right
Published on Feb 14, 2024 02:57 PM IST
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Only 0.7% of flights cancelled this year, says aviation minister Scindia in LS
Our fleet size has doubled in the last 10 years and the number of air traffic movements per week has grown by 22% only in the last two years, Scindia said
Published on Feb 08, 2024 01:59 PM IST
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‘Not easy to sail in 2 boats’: TDP MP Jayadev Galla on taking a break from politics
TDP MP Jayadev Galla is also chairman and managing director of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited, the firm that makes batteries under the Amaron brand name
Published on Feb 05, 2024 06:57 PM IST
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Finance minister rebuts Congress claim over stopping release of funds to states
Nirmala Sitharaman said it was not possible that any finance minister can intervene to stop payments due to a state government
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 02:36 PM IST
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Govt holds meeting with focus on expediting immigration process at airports
Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also emphasised the ministry’s dedication to position India as a global leader in air travel and the industry’s common goal to create multiple aviation hubs
Published on Feb 02, 2024 05:25 PM IST
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Tharoor demands law to deal with violence against healthcare professionals
Responding to Tharoor’s query, Union health and family welfare minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the existing laws have sufficient provisions to protect doctors from violence
Published on Feb 02, 2024 03:35 PM IST
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Oppn rallies behind J’khand former CM, BJP hits back
Opposition leaders in India have accused the ruling BJP-led government of suppressing the voice of the opposition through federal agencies. This comes after former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren was arrested on money laundering charges. Soren has moved the Supreme Court against his arrest, and opposition leaders have criticized the government for its actions. The BJP, on the other hand, has alleged that Soren indulged in corruption and that his arrest is in accordance with the law.
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Shriya Ganguly, New Delhi
Congress MP Singhvi hits out at central govt over Jharkhand issue
Singhvi also criticised Jharkhand governor CP Radhakrishnan for allegedly delaying the appointment of a new chief minister for over 18 hours
Published on Feb 01, 2024 03:26 PM IST
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‘Conspiracy to end quotas’: Rahul Gandhi aims at govt over draft UGC guidelines
The Congress’s fresh attack over the guidelines comes after the Union education ministry on Sunday responded to concerns around the draft UGC guidelines
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 07:31 PM IST
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Foundational pillars of the Constitution under attack from govt itself: Kharge
Addressing Congress workers and leaders, Kharge said the Constitution contains important principles like equality, fraternity, secularism and justice
Published on Jan 26, 2024 01:29 PM IST
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Kanhaiya Kumar lashes out at BJP after Rahul’s yatra faces hurdles in Assam
The Assam police on Tuesday booked Rahul Gandhi, Kanhaiya Kumar and Congress leader KC Venugopal.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 05:19 PM IST
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Cabinet nod to creation of 3 joint secretary-level posts for 16th Finance Commission
These newly created posts are required to assist the Commission, which was constituted in pursuance of Article 280 of the Constitution via a notification dated 31 December 2023
Published on Jan 18, 2024 03:31 PM IST
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