SC reserves order in EVM case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment on a batch of petitions seeking 100 per cent cross-verification of vote count in electronic voting machines (EVMs) with voter verifiable paper audit…
Ban on MDH, Everest masala: India probes spice bans in Singapore, Hong Kong amid quality concerns
The Indian government has launched inquiries with food safety regulators in Singapore and Hong Kong after these countries banned certain spices from Indian brands MDH and Everest over quality concerns.…
Indian spice brands ‘Everest’ and ‘MDH’ banned in Hong Kong and Singapore over carcinogenic pesticide allegations
After Singapore, Hong Kong has emerged as the second region to place a ban on the sale of popular Indian spice brands ‘Everest’ and ‘MDH’ after alleging that the carcinogenic…
Gujarat: BJP claims first victory in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections amid controversy over opposition nominations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched its first victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat on Monday as the saffron party’s Mukesh Dalal won the election “unopposed,” a…
16.63 crore voters of 21 states to vote for 102 Lok Sabha seats today
Mokokchung, 18 April (MTNews): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is all set to kickstart the 18th Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections across four states tomorrow, marking the beginning…
Supreme Court reserves verdict on EVM-VVPAT pleas amid concerns over electoral integrity
The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on Thursday on the pleas related to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips, emphasizing the need to maintain…
SC dismisses pleas for full VVPAT verification with EVM votes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the idea of reverting to the ballot paper system for elections, expressing strong confidence in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). A two-judge bench, comprising Justice…
ECI seizes Rs 4,650 crore so far, highest-ever for Lok Sabha elections
With the General Elections 2024 underway, the ECI is on track for the highest-ever seizures of inducements recorded in the 75-year history of Lok Sabha elections in the country. Enforcement…
BJP manifesto: UCC, One Nation One Election reiterated; expansion of welfare schemes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its much-awaited election manifesto, dubbed as the “Sankalp Patra” outlining a comprehensive vision for the nation’s future. The manifesto launch event, held on…
BJP to release poll manifesto today
The BJP is set to unveil its election manifesto, titled ‘Sankalp Patra’, for the Lok Sabha polls on Sunday. The manifesto is expected to focus on welfare, development, and outline…