SC gives three more weeks to Centre, ECI to respond to the challenge to the poll rules amendmen

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has given another three weeks to the Centre and the Election Commission of India to respond to pleas challenging amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961, that restrict people’s right to access election-related records. The amendment prevents public inspection of electronic documents, including CCTV footage, webcasting recordings, and […]

INTERNAL STRIFE IN MAHARASHTRA RULING ALLIANCE AHEAD OF MUNICIPAL POLLS

NEW DELHI:  A close door meeting recently between Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sparked widespread speculation about deepening cracks within the state’s ruling Maha Yuti alliance, just weeks before pivotal municipal elections. Held on April 13 at Mumbai’s Sahyadri Guest House, the closed-door discussion has amplified concerns […]