The Election Commission in J&K anticipates high voter turnout due to active participation in awareness events and campaigns by mainstream parties and separatists. Innovative initiatives and explicit instructions against unwarranted detentions are set to ensure a smooth polling process, encouraging voters to view the elections as a genuine democratic exercise.
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Congress criticized the one nation-one election proposal as impractical, questioning how long the government would continue testing public opinion with selective information. TMC and CPI also opposed it, calling it a gimmick. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate pointed out that there has been no draft or discussion on this issue from the government.
Read MoreVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed that sensational remarks against institutions could be harmful and lead to unnecessary political debates. At the Samvidhan Mandir inauguration in Mumbai, he indirectly referenced SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s criticism of CBI’s actions concerning Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, urging caution in such matters.
Read MoreEthnic tensions persist in Manipur over a year after initial violence, driven by polarization, weapon access, and misinformation. Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita (retd) identifies these issues. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar outlets will start providing affordable commodities to Manipur’s residents from September 17, 2024.
Read MoreETimes analyses how this quarter – June to September 2024 was at the box office. Here’s also looking at movies that completely dominated at the box office and those that did not meet expectations. Trade experts, exhibitors, distributors give their insight while actors also speak about the learning and message one can take from...
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate has initiated an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into illegal infiltration of Bangladeshis and Rohingya in Jharkhand. Triggered by a Ranchi police FIR, this probe will explore larger conspiracies and political implications. The issue is gaining attention amid Jharkhand’s election campaign.
Read MoreThe Himachal Pradesh forest department demolished a newly-built wall of a shrine in Hamirpur district after objections from the Hindu community. The wall was allegedly constructed on forest land, causing tensions. Meanwhile, commercial establishments in Solan closed due to the Sanjauli mosque issue, with traders demanding mandatory registration for outsiders starting businesses.
Read MoreThe Harvest Moon on September 17 will be a supermoon and feature a partial lunar eclipse, with only 8.4% of its surface shadowed. In India, only the penumbral phase will be visible on September 18 in the early morning hours. Observers can safely view it with the naked eye or through binoculars or telescopes.
Read MoreMumbai-born Saurabh Netravalkar, who once played for India’s U-19 team, now plays for the US national cricket team while working as a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle. His dual roles saw him lead the US to an impressive win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, balancing his tech career with his love for...
Read MoreFollowing five weeks of protests sparked by the RG Kar hospital rape-murder, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has agreed to remove four top officials after a two-hour meeting with junior doctors. The government expects these doctors, who have been on strike since August 9, to return to work for public welfare.
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