A few months ahead of the general elections, the Supreme Court struck down the electoral bonds scheme for political parties. Here is a report decoding the verdict and its impact on the upcoming polls. To know more watch this interview with the Former Central Information Commissioner, India, Shailesh Gandhi.

India's court rules against Electoral Bonds ahead of polls

Few months ahead of the general elections, the supreme court struck down the electoral bonds scheme for political parties. Here is a report decoding the verdict and its impact on the upcoming polls.

India Electoral Bonds: What did Supreme Court's ruling said about bonds

One of India's tallest politicians, Sonia Gandhi, who led the congress party for over two decades has bid farewell to the lower house of parliament. Making her intentions clear that she won't contest the party's upcoming election from the Rae Bareily seat. On Wednesday, Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan. She was accompanied by her son Rahul and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The polls will be held for three seats from the state on February 27.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls

Protesting farmers in India are continuing their march towards Delhi. It was the third of the 'Delhi Chalo' march. Several farmers also blockaded railway tracks in Punjab state. In parallel efforts, the government is trying to negotiate with the farmers.

Farmers announce nationwide strike on February 16

Numerous significant farmers' unions have pledged their support to the farmer unions protesting at the borders of Shambhu and Khanauri in Punjab. The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner faction) have announced a "rail roko" (stop trains) in the state on Thursday, February 15, between 12 noon and 4 pm.

India: Farmer leaders, government to hold third round of talks today

The Indian national capital Delhi occupied the first rank as most polluted in the country among 254 cities in January 2024 this year, according to an analysis done by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.

Delhi 'most polluted' among 254 cities in India

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An immigrant Indian professional reportedly killed his entire family in a murder-suicide incident in California and this is second such incident this year in the United States.

Indian family of four found dead in murder-suicide case in U.S, police finds bodies during check

India's Supreme Court has scrapped a seven-year-old election funding system, called "electoral bonds", that allows individuals and companies to donate money to political parties anonymously and without any limits.

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Farmers protest: Farmers on railway strike in Punjab, 3 Union Min to meet with farmers in Chandigarh

Indian security forces fired tear gas at protesting farmers for a second day on Wednesday (February 14) to stop tens of thousands from marching to the capital New Delhi to demand higher prices for their produce.

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India's Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional

Indian Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds ahead of elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral talks with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome during his Qatar visit.

BREAKING: Indian PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar

Indian farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices or MSP for their crops. But is this the answer to ensuring their livelihoods, or will it distort the market and create costly problems?

Farmers vs Market: Prospects beyond traditional MSP models

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated 'Bharat Mart', a warehousing facility for facility for Indian MSMEs, in Dubai. WION decodes 'Bharat Mart' and its purpose in Dubai.

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Delhi most polluted of 254 Indian cities in January 2024: Study

BREAKING NEWS: India's Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds, calls them 'unconstitutional'

Indian farmers' protest turned violent as clashes erupted between protesters and security personnel who tried to disperse the growers using tear gas shelling and water cannons. Why are farmers protesting and what is the Modi government's stance? Find out here.

Gravitas | India farmers protest turns over crop prices turns violent

The growing demand for snake venom in China is leading to a spate of trafficking cases on the India-Bangladesh border. Snake venom is a prized commodity in China's traditional medicine market.

Indian authorities alarmed by venom trafficking on borders

Thousands of farmers resumed their march towards the indian capital of delhi as their protests entered the second day. The farm organisations are demanding a law to guarantee minimum support price. It is a demand that was first made in 2021 - when the farmers were protesting against the now-repealed farm laws.

Farmers continue march to delhi after clashes on the shambhu border

Another name has been added to the list of I.N.D.I.A bloc deserters. Vibhakar Shastri, the grandson of former Indian prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, quit Indian national congress.

Ex-PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's grandson Vibhakar Shashtri quits Congress

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