The affidavit was approved unanimously by the CEC and both Election Commissioners NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Monday filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its functioning and the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The poll body rejected allegations of irregularities and questioned the basis of a petition challenging…
Ritabrata Banerjee hits out at Mamata-led TMC name NEW DELHI: Democratic Trinamool Congress chief Ritabrata Banerjee on Monday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction of attempting to loot a truck carrying its affidavits to the Election Commission in New Delhi.In a social media post on X, Ritabrata said his faction had dispatched documents by road…
The regulator has recommended a light-touch authorisation framework for ALTD services, proposing a one-time entry fee of Rs 1 lakh, an application processing fee of Rs 10,000 and an initial authorisation validity of 20 years, while incorporating measures for consumer protection and inclusion of ALTD viewership in TV audience measurement framework. NEW DELHI: Telecom Regulatory…
BJP’s jibe comes ahead of Congress’ “mega rally” at Ramlila Maidan, which the opposition plans to use to intensify its campaign against alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday posted a striking message amid the political sparring ahead of the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally in Delhi. It…
CyRIS integrates cyber policy, training, research, innovation, threat intelligence and defence under three pillars: THINK, INNOVATE and DEFEND. MUMBAI: SBI has inaugurated CyRIS, a Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, to strengthen cyber defence and threat intelligence across the financial sector. The centre was inaugurated by Department of Financial Services secretary Sanjay Lohiya in the presence of…
NEW DELHI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Kanimozhi on Monday criticised Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay over the state’s law and order situation, questioning the TVK-led government’s commitment to ensuring women’s safety.In her remarks, Kanimozhi referred to Vijay as “maternal uncle”, referring to the Thaimaman Seer scheme introduced by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam…
Rahi Masoom Raza and his family. It is said that a person never truly dies as long as they live on in someone’s memories. This measure of life and legacy assumes an extraordinary significance in the case of celebrated author, poet and screenwriter Rahi Masoom Raza.Decades after his death, his words continue to draw readers,…
In a recent event marking Dr. Krishna Singh’s birth anniversary in Patna, Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang took aim at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late parents. (Pic Credit: ANI) Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks referring to…
Australia introduces fingerprint and facial image requirements for certain new visa applications from India, effective Oct 26 NEW DELHI: The Australian government on Monday expanded biometric collection requirements for visa applicants in India from October 26, introducing fingerprint and facial image collection for certain new visa applications.The change covers applications filed on or after that…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday outlined three key demands of the INDIA bloc over alleged irregularities in voter rolls, calling for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a return to paper ballots.In a post on X, Kharge accused…
