Coimbatore-based Future Gaming and Hotels Private Limited, headed by lottery baron Santiago Martin, who was investigated multiple times by the Enforcement Directorate and faced several criminal cases in the past, seems to be the highest purchaser of electoral bonds worth Rs. 1,368 crore.

'Lottery King' Santiago Martin, the top electoral bonds donor

India's latest position in the Human Development Index (HDI) reveals a promising trajectory, as outlined in the 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

India climbs in global Human Development Index. Check rank here

Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (March 14) in New Delhi, during Tobgay's five-day visit to India.

Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay meets India's Modi, discusses bilateral issues

Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will embark on a Gujarat visit today to launch the Lok Sabha election campaign of his party.

India elections 2024: AAP set to launch Gujarat poll campaign today

Prime Minister Modi is set to hold a road show in Hyderabad today. The Prime Minister will also address other BJP rallies in Telangana on the 16th of March and 18th of March ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

India elections 2024: Hyderabad gears up for PM Modi's roadshow

Newly appointed election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have assumed their roles, being the first members appointed under the new law for Chief Election Commissioners and ECs.

India: Newly appointed Election Commissioner takes charge

The selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet today and that will be to finalize the names of the two new election commissioners. The step is being undertaken to fill the vacancies that were created in the election commission.

India elections 2024: PM Modi-led panel to appoint new Election Commissioners

The high-level committee set up by the government to draw a road map for holding simultaneous elections is expected to submit a report to President Droupadi Murmu. The eight-volume report runs into 18,000 Pages.

Indian elections 2024: One-nation, one-election report likely today

In a rather surprising turn of events, 21% of BJP sitting MPs have already not been repeated from their respective constituencies. The BJP has named 267 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the two lists that it has released.

India elections 2024: BJP drops 21% MPs from poll candidates' list

Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to expand his cabinet. The Strategic expansion comes days ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections.

India elections 2024: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar likely to expand cabinet today

The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections. The second list features names of 72 candidates from nine states and two union territories including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi. Watch in for more election updates!

India Elections 2024: BJP releases second list of 72 candidates

The Enforcement Directorate has been conducting raids at multiple locations in India's West Bengal since early morning today. This is in connection with a land-grabbing case against expelled TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh who was recently arrested in Sandeshkhali.

Sandeshkhali case: ED conducts raids in multiple locations in India's West Bengal

The Centre on Monday announced the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a move that comes four years after the contentious law was passed and paves the way for citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. WION tells you- Will the CAA's implementation polarise India's voters ahead of elections?

Gravitas: All you need to know about CAA; Indian govt clarifies on Citizenship law

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 21 Indian nationals for illegally operating an online marketing centre in the island nation, violating the relaxed tourist visa norms, a media report said on Wednesday.

21 Indians arrested in Sri Lanka for working illegally while on tourist visa: Report

India's Election Commission has made public the data of electoral bonds which reveals purchases made by companies as well as individuals to political parties. The data includes purchases of bonds of three denominations - ₹ 1 lakh, ₹ 10 lakh and ₹ 1 crore, dating back to April 12, 2019. The government-run SBI bank submitted the data on Tuesday and submitted the affidavit to the Supreme Court of India the day after that. The affidavit says that 22,217 electoral bonds were issued between April 2019 and February 15, 2024, before the Supreme Court struck down the scheme after declaring it unconstitutional.

Gravitas: India's Election Commission makes electoral bonds data from SBI public

The Sela Tunnel, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 9, is a key border infrastructure project of India as it connects Guwahati to the strategic Tawang sector round-the-year. The road tunnel will greatly boost Indian Army by aiding faster military movement to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Watch this video to find out more.

Gravitas: India's strategic new road tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang rattles China

The Indian Supreme Court dismissed a plea filed by SBI. The SBI sought an extension till June 30 to disclose details of electoral bonds encashed by political parties. Watch this video for all details.

India: Election Commission uploads Election Bonds data

Fans of Veteran Indian actor Waheeda Rehman may have a chance to view her journey in the film industry through her lens. Waheeda Rehman has donated her personal memorabilia to the Film Heritage Foundation for preservation.

Waheeda Rehman donates film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation

India is experiencing a remarkable surge in investment reminiscent of the mid-2000s when growth rates exceeded 8%. That's what economists at Morgan Stanley are saying.

Morgan Stanley bullish on India's economy

BREAKING | India: Electoral Bonds data uploaded on Election Commission website

India elections: In two Lok Sabha lists, BJP drops 21% sitting MPs already

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee has finalized the names of two new election Commissioners weeks ahead of the general elections in the country. Leader of opposition Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who was part of the three-member committee containing one more cabinet minister has revealed the names of the selected poll officials after the meeting that ended minutes ago. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said Sukhbir Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar have been elected as the new election Commissioners.

India elections: Two new Elections Commissioners appointed ahead of polls

India Elections 2024: BJP releases second list with 72 candidates

Multiple Avalanches hit the northern part of Kashmir Valley. Although no loss of life or property has been reported it is added to the already accumulated snow in the area with many roads having been blocked in the Gurez sector. The locals are now demanding early snow clearance of the roads. Watch to know more!

India: Avalanches hit northern Kashmir, key roads blocked in Gurez Valley

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