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TopicAssociation for Democratic Reforms

Topic: Association for Democratic Reforms

BJP richest party in India with Rs 6,064 cr in ’21-22, a rise of Rs 1,050 cr over previous yr: ADR

BJP also has the lion's share of all assets owned by national parties. Congress, on the other hand, added Rs 110 crore to take their assets to Rs 805 crore in the 2021-22 period.

‘Eliminates black money from political funding’: Modi govt defends electoral bond scheme in SC

Apex court was hearing a bunch of public interest litigations challenging the scheme. Contention that this scheme affects democracy may not hold water, says solicitor general Mehta.

Electoral bonds worth Rs 3,429 cr redeemed in 2019-20, over 87% received by 4 parties: ADR

The poll rights body said national parties that received the maximum income from donations or contributions include BJP, Congress, AITC, CPM and CPI.

4 pleas, 15 dates and an interim order — electoral bond case hangs fire in SC for over 3 yrs

The scheme has been challenged on the ground that it legalises anonymous funding of political parties. But Centre says it’s meant to eradicate black money.

34% of candidates in second phase of Bihar polls face criminal charges, says ADR report

The SC in in February asked parties to give reasons for selecting candidates with criminal background and why other individuals without criminal antecedents could not be picked.

Shiv Sena received highest donation among regional parties in FY17, says ADR report

Of the total Rs 91.37 crore donations, the top three parties including AAP and Akali Dal amounted for Rs 65.83 crore.

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Planning for the free market, not state control, will lift India out of poverty: BR Shenoy

A free-market system based on consumer sovereignty, with the state confined to essential public functions would generate much faster growth, Shenoy wrote in 1963.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.