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Why EC rejected 70 requests & queries about model code from Modi govt, states

Governments at the centre and in states often approach the EC for permissions related to day-to-day decisions, to be sure they don't violate the model code.

Govt asks Rahul Gandhi to clarify nationality after Subramanian Swamy raises matter

The home ministry issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP Subramanian Swamy wrote letter claiming that a British company listed his nationality as British.

IAS officer Dilip Kumar appointed OSD to become the first bureaucrat in Lokpal

He has been appointed for a period of six months on additional charge basis or till a new incumbent joins the post.

Cyclone Fani expected to intensify, fishermen & coast guard put on high alert

The National Disaster Response Force & the Indian Coast Guard have been put on high alert as cyclone Fani is expected to intensify into a very severe storm.

EC sent report on PM Modi’s Barmer speech that allegedly violates model code of conduct

The Congress party claimed that PM Narendra Modi's speech had violated the poll code by repeatedly invoking the armed forces.

Listen parents, this is why kids younger than 6 are getting headaches, blurred vision

WHO advises that children aged less than 5 years should not be allowed screen time of more than an hour/day. Indian doctors tell us why.

Delhi HC rejects plea seeking to restrain media from publishing allegations against CJI

Besides electronic and print media, the plea filed by NGO Anti Corruption Council of India sought directions against social media platforms too.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni moves Supreme Court in Amrapali property case

Cricketer Dhoni said that like other home-buyers and creditors, he too has been duped by the Amrapali Group.

1.71 lakh theft cases reported by railway passengers in last 10 years

Railway passengers have frequently voiced their safety-related concerns on social media and other means.

Sachin Tendulkar says he receives no monetary benefit from Mumbai Indians

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar refuted all allegations of conflict of interest levelled against him in a notice sent by ombudsman and ethics officer Justice D.K. Jain.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.