Political Parties
- India
SC asks to approach ECI over applying POSH act in political parties
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, December 9, disposed of a plea seeking direction to political parties to follow the procedure for the protection of women in the workplace under the…
- India
SC to hear PIL to bring political parties under anti-sexual harassment law
New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) is slated to hear on Monday, December 9, a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the inclusion of political parties under the anti-sexual harassment law. The petition…
- Kashmir
J&K political parties defy Centre’s move to vest L-G with more powers
Srinagar: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday voiced their strong opposition to the Centre’s move to vest more powers in the Union Territory’s Lieutenant Governor for taking decisions on matters…
- Kashmir
Political start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir: A growing trend with limited impact
Srinagar: In a growing trend over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a proliferation of “political start-ups” in the Valley but these outfits have failed to make a significant impact…
- Opinions
Opinion: What do the symbols of Indian political parties mean?
Though ideologically opposed to each other both the BJP and the Indian National Congress have their symbols rooted in Hindu religious iconography. Lotus has a great sacred and esoteric significance in Hindu…
- Kashmir
Ahead of LS polls, PoJK refugees call on political parties to clear stand on their demands
Jammu: SOS International, an organization for Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) Displaced Persons, on Sunday, asked the political parties and candidates contesting from the newly carved Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat in Jammu and Kashmir…
- India
Electoral Bonds: EC releases fresh data on funding to political parties
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday released data received from political parties on electoral bonds, which it had given to the Supreme Court in sealed covers. The ECI…
- Business
SBI moves SC seeking extension of time to disclose details of electoral bonds
New Delhi: State Bank of India on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time till June 30 to disclose details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties. In…
- Featured News
Taxpayers have right to know where political parties get their funding
Indian elections are intricate and complex events that involve millions of voters and multiple political parties. These parties rely heavily on contributions from individuals and corporations to finance their campaigns, as funding…
- India
Do not use children in poll campaigning: EC to political parties
New Delhi: Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission on Monday asked political parties not to use children in campaigning “in any form whatsoever”, including for distribution of posters and pamphlets…
- Telangana
Political party, candidates significant factor in voting pattern: Survey
Delhi: ‘Political party and candidate’ was the most significant factor in deciding voting patterns in three of the four states that went to the polls last month with the issue of “corruption”…
- Telangana
Telangana polls: Campaign by political parties ends today at 5 pm
Hyderabad: The high-octane campaign for the November 30 Telangana Assembly polls will end at 5 pm on Tuesday, after witnessing the longest poll season compared to the other four states-Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh,…
- Telangana
Telangana: CEO assures political parties of fair, peaceful poll conduct
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj assured political parties of providing necessary cooperation in ensuring a free and fair poll conducted in a peaceful environment. He also committed to addressing…
- Telangana
ECI team begins visit to Telangana to assess poll preparedness
Hyderabad: A high-level team of the Election Commission of India (ECI) headed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is visiting Telangana from Tuesday to assess preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections. During…
- Kashmir
Political parties, organisations support call for Jammu bandh on Saturday
Jammu: Several organisations, including political parties, came out in support of a bandh call given by the Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu, (CCIJ) on Saturday against the installation of smart meters…
