October 27, 2025
  • October 27, 2025

EC backs SC on poll freebies panel but refuses to be on it

by on August 10, 2022 0

The Election Commission on Wednesday supported the Supreme Court’s decision to set up an expert committee to examine regulatory measures on freebies announced by political parties ahead of elections, but declined to be part of the panel while taking strong objections to SC’s remarks portraying it to be non-serious about the problem.

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PM unveils Rs 900 cr ethanol plant to help Delhi-NCR breathe easy

by on August 10, 2022 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the world biofuel day by dedicating to the nation a Rs 900 crore plant in Haryana for producing ethanol from farm waste using indigenously developed 2G (second generation) technology, a development he said would help Delhi and its neighbourhood breathe easy by reducing pollution from burning of...

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In a first, DGCA opens up skies for non-binary pilots

by on August 10, 2022 0

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a circular issued on Wednesday stated the medical assessment should be carried out on a case-to-case basis with the Indian Air Force doctors to do the final assessment based on the detailed medical report submitted by the endocrinologist or the specialist handling the candidate concerned.

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Nitish dares BJP, says ‘Modi should be worried about 2024’

by on August 10, 2022 0

Nitish, whose changing political affiliations in a chequered career of several decades have earned him the epithet “Chanakya of Bihar politics”, will seek a vote of confidence during a two-day special session of the assembly later this month. The trust vote will be preceded by the election of a new speaker, replacing Vijay Kumar...

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