State election commissioner asks for detailed reports in 24 hours; Punjab & Haryana HC will hear the matter Thursday as ruling AAP & oppn Congress play blame game.
Indhumathi won panchayat election in Tamil Nadu's Nayakaneri village 3 yrs ago, but her election has been fiercely opposed by communities who feel seat should be reserved for STs.
Controversy centres on govt notification dissolving gram panchayats, zila parishads and block samitis months ahead of elections. Oppn had called decision ‘politically motivated’.
Govt move months ahead of local body polls was slammed as 'politically motivated' by Opposition. Multiple petitions challenging decision were also filed in Punjab & Haryana HC.
Union education ministry has also sought an explanation for 'huge' spike in funds in the bank account meant for the scheme and why it was used to transfer money for state elections.
After internal report flagged Bengal unit's poor organisational preparedness, BJP high command has emphasised need for work on the ground, it is learnt.
Chairpersons are elected from among elected members of zila panchayats of districts. Voting began at 11am and counting of votes will be held after 3pm, state election commission said.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
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.
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.
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.
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