ECI refutes Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote theft’ claim as baseless, reaffirms neutrality

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted allegations made by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who accused the poll body of being complicit in alleged "vote chori (vote theft)" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Terming the assertions "baseless", the poll body maintained that it remains committed to conducting elections in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner.

Bengaluru court convicts ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in rape case; sentence tomorrow

IANS | August 1, 2025 2:07 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) The Special Court for MPs/MLAs in Bengaluru on Friday pronounced ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, guilty in the obscene video and rape case.

Slogans drown debate, Rajya Sabha adjourned till August 4

IANS | August 1, 2025 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha, on a monsoon-drenched Friday, became a stage of rising tempers and unrelenting slogans, culminating in an adjournment that pushed all business to next Monday.

Under fire NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Agriculture Ministry portfolio; Dattatray Bharne given charge

Sanjay Jog | August 1, 2025 12:18 AM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Minister Manikrao Kokate, who was under fire for playing rummy in the Maharashtra State Council and calling the state government a "beggar", has been removed from the Agriculture department on Thursday, to avoid further embarrassment to the party and the BJP-led MahaYuti government.

Tejashwi hits out at Nitish Kumar after two children burnt alive in Patna's Janipur

IANS | July 31, 2025 11:15 PM

Patna, July 31 (IANS) The shocking incident in Patna's Janipur locality, where two minor children were found burnt alive inside their home, has triggered a political storm in Bihar.

Shocking reports on voter fraud will be revealed on Aug 5: Venugopal

IANS | July 31, 2025 11:03 PM

Bengaluru, July 31 (IANS) Shocking reports related to voter fraud will be made public on August 5, said AICC General Secretary and Congress MP K.C. Venugopal.

No such category as ‘suspicious voters’ under Representation of the People Act, says Law Minister in RS

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:49 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reiterated that there is no legal category of "suspicious voters" under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The clarification came through a written reply by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

Weaving change: Mudra Yojana empowers women artisans in Bihar's Bagaha

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:26 PM

Bagaha (Bihar), July 31 (IANS) In the heart of Bagaha, government schemes like the Mudra Yojana are not only revitalising traditional crafts but also empowering women with sustainable livelihoods. Two local cooperatives -- the Gramin Mahila Vikas Bunkar Swavlambi Sahkari Samiti and the Dhirauli Prathmik Oon (Wool) Bunkar Sahayog Samiti -- stand as testaments to the transformative impact of financial inclusion and grassroots entrepreneurship.

Stampede near Gundicha Temple in Puri: Development Commissioner submits inquiry report

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 31 (IANS) Development Commissioner Anu Garg on Thursday submitted the inquiry report on the stampede incident that occurred near the Sri Gundicha Temple in Puri during Rath Yatra on June 29 this year.

People must believe PM Modi, not Donald Trump: Ghulam Nabi Azad

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:12 PM

Srinagar, July 31 (IANS) President of Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Ghulam Nabi Azad, said on Thursday that the country must believe what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and not what US President Donald Trump says.

Politics

ECI refutes Rahul Gandhi's ‘vote theft’ claim as baseless, reaffirms neutrality

Bengaluru court convicts ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in rape case; sentence tomorrow

Slogans drown debate, Rajya Sabha adjourned till August 4

Under fire NCP minister Manikrao Kokate stripped of Agriculture Ministry portfolio; Dattatray Bharne given charge

Tejashwi hits out at Nitish Kumar after two children burnt alive in Patna's Janipur

Shocking reports on voter fraud will be revealed on Aug 5: Venugopal

No such category as ‘suspicious voters’ under Representation of the People Act, says Law Minister in RS

Weaving change: Mudra Yojana empowers women artisans in Bihar's Bagaha

Stampede near Gundicha Temple in Puri: Development Commissioner submits inquiry report

People must believe PM Modi, not Donald Trump: Ghulam Nabi Azad

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