Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3 Voting: "Digital transactions cannot be wiped away," Priyank Kharge said. Karnataka's Congress minister Priyank Kharge has alleged that the BJP is bribing voters digitally --"taking digital payments to the next level" -- and declared that they would file a complaint with the Election Commission …...Read More
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3 Voting: Priyank Kharge's Huge "Voters Bribed On PhonePe" Charge
Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar's Tenure Extended By 3 Months
The Supreme Court in its order had upheld the Centre's decision to extend his tenure. The Centre has extended the service of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, 1987 batch IAS officer, for a further period of three months, officials on Tuesday said. Naresh Kumar, at loggerheads with the AAP government …...Read More
Kentucky Derby: The history of the races and long standing traditions
The Kentucky Derby has a lengthy history as the longest running sporting event in the United States. It dates all the way back to 1875, when 15 thoroughbred horses raced 1.5 miles in front of 10,000 spectators for the very first Kentucky Derby. Now, the Kentucky Derby is an event …...Read More
11 monumental Kentucky Derby moments from years past
The Kentucky Derby has a long history outside flashy outfits and larger-than-life hats. Thousands gather at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, to watch the highly publicized horse race, with millions more watching at home. Some watch for pure enjoyment, while others have a bit more on the line, with many …...Read More
A history of Kentucky Derby hats
One of the longest-standing traditions at the Kentucky Derby is for women – and now men – to wear brightly colored derby hats throughout the horse races. The derby was founded in 1875 at the Churchill Downs horse racing stadium and has become a fixture in American culture and media. …...Read More
Congress Seeks Applications For Maharashtra MLA Aspirants, With A Fee
A senior Congress leader said the applications have been invited from all 288 Assembly seats. Confounding the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies, the Congress on Saturday invited applications from prospective candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, along with a steep application fee. State Congress Vice President Nana Gawande has …...Read More
BJP Tries To Retain Lead Under Saini, While Congress Tackles Infighting
Unlike 2019 and 2014, the Lok Sabha election in Haryana is shaping up to be a more open-ended contest this time. Manohar Lal Khattar, 69, who vacated the chief minister's chair in March this year, will still be contesting from his home turf, Karnal. But the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) …...Read More
"Jizya Tax On Hindus": Yogi Adityanath Targets Congress Over Inheritance Tax
Yogi Adityanath made this remarks at an election rally in Firozabad. (File) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday likened the Congress "proposal" to impose an inheritance tax to the jizya levied on the Hindus during Aurangzeb's rule, and also accused the party of encouraging cow slaughter. He made …...Read More
Police Filed 153 Poll-Related Cases In Odisha, 139 Arrested
Since January 2024, the police have executed 34,602 warrants. The Odisha Police have registered a total of 153 election-related cases including violation of the Model Code of Conduct till Monday, a senior police officer said. The police arrested 139 people for their alleged involvement in the violation of law and …...Read More
Rs 2,000 Notes Worth Rs 7,755 Crore Still With Public: RBI
Representational Image The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.82 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,755 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal …...Read More
