Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday said the electoral bonds is an “experiment” and it will be determined later how beneficial and effective it has been.
Rewind to the past
In an open letter to all citizens on the eve of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has listed some of the historic decisions taken by his government, including the abrogation of Article 370 and the implementation of GST, and expressed his gratitude for the people’s support.
Dog days
The central government has directed states to ban the sale and breeding of 23 breeds of ferocious dogs, including Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler and Mastiffs, amid rising instances of pet dog attacks.
Water, matter
Karnataka is currently grappling with a severe water crisis, with many regions facing acute shortages and communities struggling to meet their basic water needs.
Chaos, clarification
The government today reiterated that the newly-implemented Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA doesn’t curtail the freedom and opportunity of Indian Muslims amid sharp criticism from the opposition, which terms the move as discriminatory and motivated by the approaching Lok Sabha elections.
Deal done
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and leader of the Telugu Desam Party Chandrababu Naidu announced the seat-sharing details with the BJP and Jana Sena for the Lok Sabha polls.
Hail India’s diplomacy
The end of the Russia-Ukraine war remains elusive, defying initial expectations of a swift resolution.
Women power
Indian educator, author and philanthropist and chairperson of the Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty has been nominated by President Droupadi Murmu to Rajya Sabha
Cause for concern
Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.
Show restraint
As political parties gear up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reportedly issued an advisory to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to exercise caution in his public statements.