Morning Digest | EC always in favour of transparency, but must protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme; Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls, and more
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Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls
The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, declaring that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by him was fully prepared for the election. He framed the polls as a contest between the NDA that ushered in “a glorious turnaround” and an Opposition that was “rudderless and issueless”.
Election Commission always in favour of transparency, but must also protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme
Amid the storm over the scrapping of the electoral bonds scheme and its donor data being made public, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the Election Commission of India has always been in favour of transparency, but added that there was a need to ensure that the donors’ privacy is protected.
On the final day of Nyay Yatra, Rahul criticises Gautam Adani, PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued his tirade against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani during his visit to Dharavi, one of the largest slum clusters in the world. He underscored the significance of Dharavi’s residents, affirming, “Desh dalal nahi, Dharavi ke log banate hai [the nation is shaped by the people of Dharavi, not by brokers].”
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Nara Lokesh shines during Bhamini tour, praised for his educational reforms and efforts to enhance government school standards.
Thousands gathered at Chaityabhoomi, Mumbai, to honor Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Mahaparinirvan Din.
Chennai law student arrested for attempting to kidnap a woman after persistent harassment, police successfully rescue the victim.
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.
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Kerala High Court grants interim protection from arrest to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in ongoing rape case, pending bail hearing.
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