‘DMK, Congress have history of scams’: PM Modi slams INDIA Bloc in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi asserted that Congress and DMK only know how to misbehave with women and slammed DMK for “doing politics in the name of women”.”Everyone remembers what the DMK leaders did to Jayalalithaa ji. Their attitude towards women has still remained the same.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 poll schedule to be announced by EC tomorrow

Last time, the Lok Sabha polls were announced on March 10 and held in seven phases beginning April 11. Votes were counted on May 23.
Electoral bonds: SC raps SBI for not disclosing bond numbers, seeks response by March 18

The Supreme Court today denounced the State Bank of India for failing to share complete data on electoral bonds, a scheme that allowed individuals and businesses to donate anonymously to political parties. The court overturned the scheme and ordered the bank to share all information about donations made in the last five years.
‘Closely monitoring’: US State Department expresses ‘concern’ about CAA notification in India

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah sought to allay fears about the CAA, saying that the new law was only meant to ensure the rights of persecuted minorities who had been part of undivided India and that it would not impinge on anyone’s rights.
New election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assume charge

The vacancies had come up in the Election Commission after the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey on February 14 and the sudden resignation of Arun Goel on March 8.
Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa booked under POCSO for sexually assaulting minor

The victim alleged in the FIR that she was allegedly sexually harassed when she went to seek help related to an incident in which she was raped by others. So far no response has come from BS Yediyurappa or his family on the allegations.
Meet ‘Lottery King’ Santiago Martin, bought electoral bonds worth Rs 1368 crore, worked as labour, he is…

Martin’s company bought electoral bonds totaling Rs 1,368 crore between April 2019 and January 2024, according to information posted on the Election Commission website.
Electoral Bonds case: SC to hear EC’s plea seeking modification of March 11 order today

The EC said it did not keep any copy of the documents and added that they may be returned so that it can comply with the court directions.
Weather update: Know IMD prediction for Delhi-NCR, read forecast for other states

For the next six days, though, there is no chance of rain. Delhi’s maximum temperature will stay at this level for the next two days, according to the Meteorological Department.
Petrol, diesel prices slashed by Rs 2 per litre, check new prices here

The central government has announced a reduction of two rupees in petrol and diesel prices, effective from 15th March.