EC rejects Congress claims on voter turnout discrepancies, clarifies data process; stands by transparency in Maha polls

IANS | December 24, 2024 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification addressing concerns raised by Congress regarding voter turnout discrepancies and electoral roll irregularities in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections held on November 20, 2024. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accuracy, and adherence to rules in the electoral process.

RG Kar tragedy: Tension in front of CBI office following protests by junior doctors

IANS | December 24, 2024 9:30 PM

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IANS) Tension surfaced in front of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s special crime unit office at the central government office (CGO) complex at Salt Lake in northern Kolkata on Tuesday following protests by junior doctors over the alleged failure of the central agency in carrying out a proper investigation in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata within the hospital premises in August.

Delhi L-G interacts with 600 elderly for grievance redressal

IANS | December 24, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) In the second edition of the "Samvaad@Raj Niwas" series of dialogue organised by Raj Niwas, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Tuesday interacted with more than 600 senior citizens and issued instructions to resolve their problems.

HM Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws in Uttarakhand

IANS | December 24, 2024 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to make efforts to fill the gaps in technology and other areas for implementation of the three new criminal laws in all police stations of the state.