Lavasa Slams Legal Shield for Election Commissioners
Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa questions the extraordinary legal protection granted to serving and former CECs under new law, calling it undemocratic.
Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa questions the extraordinary legal protection granted to serving and former CECs under new law, calling it undemocratic.
The Central Empowered Committee recommends the Supreme Court revert Bannerghatta National Park's ESZ to its 2016 extent of 268.9 sq km, citing protection of elephant corridors and ecological patches.
A CEC report reveals resorts and roads are fragmenting Bannerghatta's elephant corridors, violating 2011 ESZ guidelines. Urgent conservation action is needed.
The Central Empowered Committee has flagged violations in the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Bannerghatta National Park and recommended restoration. The report follows a public petition.
Supreme Court panel recommends restoring Bannerghatta National Park's 100sqkm buffer. Major housing, IIM campus, and resorts face scrutiny. Karnataka govt awaits final verdict.
A Supreme Court committee warns 10% of India's 150 elephant corridors are gone, with infrastructure being the top threat. Urgent restoration and monitoring needed to save giants.
A crucial week of US jobs data, including ADP and JOLTS reports, will influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Markets await signals on labour market strength. Stay updated.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes her third letter to CEC, urging a halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing harassment and a recent death. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes a third letter to CEC, calls Special Intensive Revision 'flawed' and warns of disenfranchisement. She demands immediate rectification or a pause.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticizes CEC Gyanesh Kumar over voter deletions, comparing the process to demonetisation. He also targets BJP MPs in a fiery speech. Read the full details.
The Central Empowered Committee will submit its final report on the controversial reduction of Bannerghatta National Park's Eco-Sensitive Zone by July 31. Learn the implications for Bengaluru's green cover.
Supreme Court panel inspects Bannerghatta National Park after 2020 ESZ cut from 269 to 169 sq km. Citizens allege real estate, mining interests threaten Bengaluru's ecological backyard.
A Supreme Court panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park after a plea challenged the 2018 reduction of its eco-sensitive zone from 268.9 sq km to 168.8 sq km. Activists allege pressure from mining and real estate interests. Read the full report.
TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee clarifies the purpose of the party's meeting with CEC Rajiv Kumar, denying any seat-sharing talks. Details on the discussion about West Bengal's electoral rolls and 2026 assembly polls.
TMC delegation expresses dissatisfaction after meeting with Election Commission, alleging CEC had no clear answers on their complaints. Read the full details of the political confrontation.
The Reserve Bank of India's Financial Stability Report projects sustained strong growth for the Indian economy and highlights the sound health of commercial banks. Read the full analysis.
Families of two elderly voters who died after receiving hearing notices file police complaints against top election officials. The Election Commission faces scrutiny over a technical glitch affecting voter lists. Read the full report.
RBI's latest report reveals robust health of Indian banking sector with 11.2% balance sheet growth, sustained profitability, and gross NPA ratio falling to 2.2%. Read the full analysis.
The Supreme Court's 2024 acceptance of a 100-metre height rule for the Aravallis contradicts its own 2010 order. This move, backing the Environment Ministry, nullifies 15 years of judicial oversight and a scientific 3-degree slope definition.
A new report reveals a stark political imbalance at Yale University, with over 82% of faculty leaning Democratic. Explore the implications for intellectual diversity and free speech on campus.
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Learn the crucial 4-step process to dispute credit report errors in India. Protect your credit score and ensure loan approvals by rectifying mistakes in your CIBIL report.
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assumes chairmanship of International IDEA for 2026, pledging to share India's democratic legacy and drive global electoral transparency. Read more.
White House releases President Donald Trump's MRI report, confirming the 79-year-old is in excellent health. Details from physician Dr. Sean Barbabella's memo inside. Read the full report.
The White House has released an update on President Donald Trump's health, stating his MRI showed no evidence of issues and he remains in excellent health. Get the full details here.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant awaits Supreme Court's CEC report on proposed tiger reserves before deciding course of action. Ministers express concerns over land allocation for unseen tigers.
After 42 years, Assam Assembly tables official and unofficial reports on the 1983 Nellie massacre, offering conflicting perspectives on one of India's darkest chapters of electoral violence.
Supreme Court's CEC recommends declaring 468.6 sq km tiger reserve in Goa within 3 months. Plan excludes high-population areas initially. State government opposes citing autonomy concerns.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes second letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, questioning outsourcing of data personnel and private polling stations during SIR process. Read full details.