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Monday, July 21, 2025
TopicElection Commission

Topic: Election Commission

Will stage dharna in Kolkata to protest against EC’s campaigning ban, says Mamata Banerjee

The Election Commission had barred Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours, alleging that her previous remarks made against central forces had religious overtones.

EC bans Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours

The EC barred the Bengal CM from campaigning over her remarks against central forces and a statement that had alleged religious overtones.

After Cooch Behar firing, Mamata talks to family members of deceased over video call

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will meet the kins of those killed on 14 April and asserted she cannot be stopped.

EC orders suspension of polls at polling station in Sitalkuchi amid reports of violence

Four persons were killed as central forces allegedly opened fire after coming under attack from locals, who 'attempted to snatch their rifles', in Cooch Behar district Saturday.

Follow Covid guidelines or we won’t hesitate in banning rallies, EC tells political parties

In a letter to leaders of all recognised political parties Friday, EC pointed out instances of star campaigners or candidates not observing Covid protocols.

Election Commission issues notice to Mamata Banerjee over remarks against CPF personnel

The EC said Banerjee's statements attempt to berate and vilify the personnel. Few days ago, EC had issued her a notice for allegedly appealing for votes along communal lines.

EC issues notice to Mamata Banerjee for alleged appeal to voters along communal lines

The EC said it found TMC chief's speech violating the model code and asked her to respond to the notice within the next 48 hours.

EC calls Mamata’s claim about outsiders at Nandigram polling booth ‘factually incorrect’

In a letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in response to a complaint filed by her on 1 April, the Election Commission said her claims were 'devoid of substance'.

Election Commission transfers Himanta Biswa Sarma’s SP brother from Goalpara

The EC Friday barred the senior Assam minister from campaigning for 48 hours for allegedly making threatening remarks against Bodoland People's Front chief Hagrama Mohilary.

Madras HC dismisses A Raja’s plea for urgent hearing of petition against EC campaign ban

The EC Thursday banned the DMK MP from campaigning for 48 hours after finding him guilty of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami.

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India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.