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The Supreme Court of India had struck down the electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional and manifestly arbitrary. That the Modi government would find this verdict unpalatable is not surprising, given the fact that the electoral bonds scheme was devised by it to legitimise political corruption.

Narendra Modi was absolutely right in saying that the Sandeshkhali “storm” would sweep across Bengal and ensure an end to the Trinamool Congress’s “rule of terror”. His confidence emanates from the apparition of the RSS polarising the Bengali society attaining a tangible shape.

Talks for BJP-BJD alliance in Odisha is in advanced state. “There were discussions on the alliance among other issues,” said BJP MP Jual Oram, adding “the party’s central leadership will make the final call.” Obviously, there is greater possibility of pre-poll alliance between the two parties, and if it becomes a reality, BJP may hope for shielding its possible loss from Odisha in the Lok Sabha election 2024, especially those seats which it had won by a very thin margin in 2019. BJP wants to “prioritise the greater interests of the people of Odisha” as BJD’s Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra told reporters.

Bolivia which elected the Left wing President Luis Arce in 2020 giving a big boost to the Left and progressive forces in Latin America, is facing a split in its political leadership with the present president fighting the former president and Arce’s mentor Evo Morales.

The world celebrates International Women’s Day 2024 (IWD) on March 8 (every year). “Inspire Inclusion” is the theme for IWD 2024. The theme explains, “When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world” IWD is a forum where countries all over the world unite in the celebration of women’s achievements. The event honours women of the past, present and future generations who have fought for changes in gender equality and funding female focused charities. Under a new annual theme, organisers men and women partake in campaign efforts to raise awareness. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

New Delhi: World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev opened his campaign at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier with a 3-1 win against British boxer Lewis Richardson in Busto Arsizio, Italy.

New Delhi: India, who will start its campaign at the Paris Olympics on July 27 against New Zealand, is placed in very tough pool B, as per the Olympic grouping and schedule released by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday.

The Indian election season is a vibrant spectacle. Rallies thrum with energy, multi-coloured flags flutter, and manifestos lay out grand visions for the future. Yet, beneath the celebratory veneer lies a troubling question: are these promises merely a game of rhetoric, with little chance of translation into reality? Maybe, it is time to institutionalise an ombudsman for election promises - a mechanism to hold parties accountable for the feasibility and follow-through on their pledges.

With the mission to protect and sustain the Jharkhandi pride and its identity, the constituents of INDIA bloc have finalised the seat sharing and the draft proposal has been forwarded to the national coordination committee for its approval.

The India TV-CNX survey, conducted between February 5 and 23, a period when BJP and PM Narendra Modi believed unprecedented gain after inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 and a prospect of INDIA alliance falling apart, revealed that their hope of winning 370 on their own, and 400+ for NDA was just a result of exaggerated self-importance. The survey found that BJP could win just 335 seats and NDA 378.