New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday published the index cards and statistical reports for the elections to the Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026 within a record 72 hours of the declaration of results.The data release covers all 830 Assembly constituencies where the election process concluded on May 6.Digital updating and faster publication of the index cards and statistical reports are among the over 30 initiatives taken in the last one year by th…
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Washington, May 8 (IANS) Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have move a legislation to ban members of Congress and their staff from trading on prediction markets. It comes days after the Senate unanimously adopted similar restrictions amid growing scrutiny over potential insider trading and ethics concerns.Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa on Thursday introduced a resolution to amend House rules and prohibit lawmakers, congressional staff and House officers from entering a…
Amaravati, May 7 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has sought complete transparency in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh.YSRCP General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy has written to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh requesting that recognised political parties be provided with the complete list of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and voter data in a searchable digital format.Appi Reddy urged the CEO to share constituency-wise and booth-…
Bhopal, May 7 (IANS) More than 1.70 lakh marriages have been solemnised under the Chief Minister Kanya Vivah/Nikah Scheme in Madhya Pradesh between December 2023 and April 2026, with financial assistance of nearly Rs 1,000 crore disbursed so far, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Thursday. Addressing a mass marriage ceremony virtually from his official residence, the Chief Minister said the scheme has significantly eased the financial burden on families, especially those from economically weake…
Ujjain, May 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav conducted a surprise inspection of a wheat procurement centre in Ujjain on Tuesday and warned officials that negligence in the process would not be tolerated. The Chief Minister visited the Agro Steel Silo centre at Manpura village, under Datana and Surjanwasa Service Cooperative Societies, to review the ongoing procurement arrangements. He inspected weighing systems, storage facilities, payment procedures, and basic amenities provid…
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The White House Correspondents’ Association praised law enforcement after a shooting at its annual dinner venue, saying swift action ensured the safety of the President, senior officials and thousands of attendees.“Last night’s shooting at the Washington Hilton was a harrowing moment for everyone in attendance,” WHCA President Weijia Jiang said in a statement, describing the incident as a serious disruption at one of Washington’s most closely watched events….
Bhopal, April 25 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday held a comprehensive review of wheat and gram procurement arrangements in Raisen district, covering all four districts of his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha. The meeting focused on ensuring transparency, timely procurement, and making the system more convenient for farmers during the ongoing rabi marketing season.Chouhan said the government’s priority is to ensure that no farmer faces any difficulty…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Saturday launched two upgraded digital tools at the Chintan Shivir in Chandigarh to strengthen India’s drug control and beggary‑rehabilitation programmes.The applications are namely, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2.0 App and the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application. The enhanced application, NMBA 2.0 App, is designed as a centralised digital tool for states or districts and other stakeholders to facilit…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said dedication to public service and service to the nation by elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj and Rural Local Bodies is truly inspiring for everyone. In a message read out at a national event to observe National Panchayati Raj Day in New Delhi, marking 33 years of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the Prime Minister said active participation of women and youth can make panchayats even more effe…
Bhopal, April 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that the Madhya Pradesh government is accelerating efforts to expand the dairy sector, positioning it as a key pillar for boosting farmers’ income and strengthening the rural economy. Chairing a review meeting of the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation, the Chief Minister said dairy activities are being actively promoted under the “Farmer Welfare Year” to create sustainable livelihood opportunities.“Dai…