Opposition accuse Modi of politicizing military in campaign

The opposition complained to the EC against PM Narendra Modi for politicizing the sacrifices of armed forces when he urged first-time voters to dedicate their vote to the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama terror attack and the airmen who carried out the bombing in Pakistan’s Balakot. Read More
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Unprecedented waivers were given in Rafale offset deal: Report

N Ram’s report says the provisions of DPP-2013 concerning the provisions for arbitration and access to books of accounts of the industrial suppliers (Article 12) have been waived off by the Modi government, which the government didn’t disclose before the Supreme Court. Read More
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SC rejects plea seeking stay on Modi biopic, says EC should decide

The Supreme Court dismissed the plea of a Congress activist seeking stay on release of “PM Narendra Modi” a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The apex court said that the Election Commission should decide if the film violates the election model code of conduct. Read More
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EC replaces 4 top Bengal cops including Kolkata Police chief

The Election Commission directed transfer of Kolkata Police commissioner Anuj Sharma along with three Indian Police Service officers in Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha election. The poll panel said the officers cannot participate in any election-related duties. Read More
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Possible cash-for-votes scandal in NE, officials under lens

After ₹1.8 crore in cash was sized from a BJP convoy in Pasighat, the tax officials issued a news release on the possible role of banks in the scandal and the I-T department also reported that there are many cash withdrawals have escaped so far from the notice of the authorities. Read More
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EC seeks report from I&B ministry on launch of NaMo TV

The poll panel has also written separately to Doordarshan and asked to verify how the national broadcaster ran an hour-long live broadcast of PM Modi’s public address “Mein Bhi Chowkidar” on March 31. Read More
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EC squad seizes copies of book on ‘Rafale scam’ in Chennai

The Election Commission’s flying squad raided a Chennai bookshop and seized copies of “Rafale: The Scam That Shook the Nation” on the alleged scam in the Rafale warplane deal. The book is written by an engineer named S Vijayan and the incident happened hours before its launch. Read More
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Nasa says India’s A-SAT test debris increased risk to ISS

Nasa administrator Jim Bridenstine said the debris created by this test had increased the risk to the International Space Station. Read More
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EC seeks report on Yogi calling Indian Army ‘Modi ji ki sena’

The Election Commission sought a report after Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath called the Indian Army “Modiji ki Sena” at an election rally. The poll panel has asked for a factual report from the Ghaziabad district election office and asked it to submit it by Tuesday. Read More
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‘Main bhi chowkidar’: Railways allegedly violate MCC via teacups

The railways came under scrutiny yet again for alleged violation of the election model code of conduct when passengers Kathgodam Shatabdi reported that tea was served in paper cups with “main bhi chowkidar” written on them. Read More
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