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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Plea: High Court Incorrect in Deleting ECI and District Magistrate as Necessary Parties in Election Petition

The Supreme Court in the case Geeta Rani Sharma Versus Election Commission of India, ECI observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed challenging the order of Allahabad High Court order which allowed the deletion of Election Commission of India, ECI and District Magistrate as necessary parties in an election petition filed challenging the Lok Sabha elections in Gautam Buddha Nagar Constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

Memorials for Leaders: The History, Geography, and Politics

The concept of memorializing political leaders dates back centuries, reflecting the human tendency to honor and remember those who have had significant roles in shaping the course of history.

Zamana Kar Na Saka Qad Ka Andaza..., Woh Aasmaan Tha, Magar Sar Jhukka Kar Chalata Tha..!!

Dr Manmohan Singh had foreseen Congress' decline following the internal bickering the party was witnessing at the time and knew it would not return to power in 2014. Still, he hoped the party would secure at least 100 seats. When I said it might be fewer, he agreed, saying,\"That may happen.\" What set Dr Manmohan Singh apart was his unwavering commitment to placing the party above himself.

How to balance spirituality and everyday life for inner joy

Happiness or joy is intrinsic. It is within us. It is inner joy, always. Happiness is not just an emotion, rather, it is a state of being. Therefore, one cannot 'become happy' but one must 'be happy'. One cannot find happiness in external things like materialism, people and relationships. The happiness that one gains with these is pleasure, a temporary form of feeling happiness. It is ephemeral. It will be a fleeting feeling that will come and go away in no time. But the happiness that one experiences innately, by being in a state of Consciousness is everlasting and eternal.

Maharashtra Leads in FDI

Maharashtra has emerged as the frontrunner in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with the state having already received 95 per cent of its annual average FDI inflow in just the first six months of the financial year 2024-25, stated Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday.

RBI May Reduce Policy Rates by 50 Basis Points in First Half of 2025: Jefferies

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cut policy rates by 50 basis points (bps) in the first half of 2025, says a report by Jefferies.

Blinkit will have to abide by 'law of the land': Piyush Goyal

The CEO said yesterday they aim to solve the problem of providing quick and reliable ambulance service in Indian cities.

New Study Reveals Extreme Poverty Reduced to Minimal

As the poverty rates in the country declined below 5 per cent in 2024, a research study by State Bank of India (SBI) also highlighted that the extreme poverty in the country has reduced to minimal.

CCPS Fully Rolled Out in All Regional Offices of EPFO

In a move towards enhancing pension services, EPFO completed the full-scale rollout of the new Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 in December 2024.

'SPF Baithak' to be organised on Jan 15-16

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), among key industry organisations representing India's leading new-age companies.

PM Modi to Inaugurate 6-Day-Long Grameen Bharat Mahotsav Today

Aim is to promote rural economic stability, financial security, and sustainability, focusing on North-East India.

AI Will See Bigger Investments in 2025: UBS

There shall be more spending from Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, with its capex forecast to grow from $224 billion in 2024E to $280 billion in 2025E. Besides, it also sees more signs of AI monetization

Kejriwal Prioritized Corruption Over Development: Sachdeva

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the deteriorating condition of the national capital.

Yadav accuses Modi, Kejriwal of claiming Cong development projects

He further criticized the allotment delays in Kalkaji, noting that out of the 3,000 flats completed, only 1,862 have been distributed.

BJP Wants To Win The Election Through Electoral Scam: Sanjay Singh

In the New Delhi constituency, BJP leader Parvesh Sharma did the work of distributing money for votes. A BJP leader put an application in ECI for deletion of voters' names.

Bharadwaj Slams BJP Over Unfulfilled Housing Promises

He further said that lakhs of poor people from the slums have been displaced by the central government's Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Railways, who have been sleeping under flyovers.

Cong Fields Alka Lamba From Kalkaji Against Cm Atishi

The Congress on Friday announced the candidature of Alka Lamba from the Kalkaji constituency where she will take on AAP leader and Chief Minister Atishi in the upcoming assembly polls.

Thick fog engulfs Delhi, reducing visibility to zero

Dense fog blanketed the national capital on Friday reducing visibility to zero in several areas, the weather department said.

Court convicts former BJP MLA in 2014 mob attacking case

A Delhi court has convicted former BJP MLA Neel Daman Khatri and his associate on charges of rioting and assaulting public servants after a mob they allegedly led pelted stones on a demolition team in Narela area in the national capital.

AAP Has Become Biggest Burden and Liability on People of Delhi

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi likened AAP to 'aapda' for Delhi, the BJP on Friday doubled down on the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, saying it has become the \"biggest burden and liability\" on the people of Delhi.

BJP Has No Agenda, No CM Face for Delhi: CM

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party alleging that it has \"no agenda, no vision and no Chief Ministerial face\" for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

BJP Workers Protest in Bengaluru Over 15 pc Fare Hike

Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held protests in Bengaluru on Friday over the 15 percent fare hike for the Karnataka State Road Transportation Corporation (KSRTC) buses.

Chhota Rajan's henchman absconding for 32 years arrested

The henchman of infamous gangster Chhota Rajan, wanted for murder, kidnapping, and illegal possession of weapons, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police, officials said.

Anna University sexual assault case: BJP's women protesters arrested

“The DMK criticised us, claiming that our protests are for publicity. In these four years, the DMK has achieved nothing.

Kerala: Life Imprisonment to 10 Accused in Periya Double Murder Case

A special CBI court in Kerala's Ernakulam on Friday sentenced 10 accused out of 14 pledged guilty in the Periya double murder case to life imprisonment.

Three Naxals killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

As per the Gariaband Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jitendra Chandrakar, the encounter is still underway.

MP Govt to Start Public Awareness of Forest Life to Boost Tourism

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that the state government was starting a campaign for public awareness of forest life and to increase tourism.

ED raids DMK Gen Secretary's residence over alleged violation of RBI guidelines

The raids have been underway since morning at four locations in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, connected to Duraimurugan, as well as other accused individuals.

Protesters Attempt Self-Immolation Over Bhopal's Toxic Waste Shift

Two people sustained burn injuries after some of the protestors attempted self-immolation during protests against the shifting of toxic waste materials from Bhopal Gas tragedy site to Pithampur in Dhar district for its disposal on Friday, according to eyewitnesses.

Karnataka BJP to Protest Today Demanding Priyank Kharge's Resignation

The BJP has also alleged that contractors have been facing difficulties under the Congress government in the state.