Tag: EC
Allahabad HC Rejects SEC Schedule For Panchayat Polls
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday rejected the schedule proposed by the Uttar Pradesh's State Election Commission (SEC) for holding panchayat elections in the state. ....
On Eve Of His 100th Test, Joe Root Recalls Debut As An Excitable Lad
The first Test against India, beginning here on Friday, will mark the 100th Test for England captain Joe Root, who will reach the milestone ahead of the other members of the 'Big Four' Test batsmen -- Virat Kohli (87 Tests), Steve Smith (77), and Kane Williamson (83).....
Structural Reform: RBI Gives Retail Investors Direct Access To G-Sec Market
To encourage retail participation in the government securities (G-Sec) market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to give investors direct access to the G-Sec market. ....
Ayushmann Khurrana Opens Up On His Distinct Look In Anubhav Sinha's 'Anek'
National Award-winning Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana collaborates once again with filmmaker Anubhav Sinha in the upcoming film Anek, and his slit eyebrow in the first look stills has generated widespread interest among fans. The actor says the idea was to create a distinct look. ....
Priyanka, Rahul To Lead Poll Campaign In Kerala
No government in Kerala has retained power so far but the current Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government is now aiming to change that after an impressive performance in the local body polls. However, the Congress-led opposition is determined to fight it out and has drafted in Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as their star campaigners for the Assembly polls to be held in April-May. A senior Congress leader, on condition of anonymity, told IANS, that the party high command views the Kerala Assembly polls with huge importance. "Both th....
Andhra Village That's Gone For Unanimous Polls For 57 Years
Bhyripuram, a small village in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district has emerged as a champion of unanimous elections in the past 57 years, with no panchayat elections being held there. ....
'Jallikattu' Out Of Oscar Race, Shortlists In 9 Categories Announced
The critically acclaimed Malayalam film Jallikattu, which was the official Indian entry in the Best International Feature Film category this year, failed to make it to the shortlist for the upcoming 93rd Academy Awards. ....
Amul Chief Says New Farm Laws Are Good, Only Doubts Need To Be Put To Rest
Communication, flexibility and adequate tweaking of the law to ensure that the big corporates do not reap the benefits and monopolise the situation are the need of the hour to end the impasse over the three farm laws, R.S, Sodhi, Managing Director of Amul said, adding that farm reforms are critical for the economy. ....
England Fast Bowler Jofra Archer Out Of 2nd Test With Elbow Niggle
England fast bowler Jofra Archer is out of the second Test against India starting on Saturday due to a niggle on his elbow, the England and Wales Cricket (ECB) said on Thursday. ....
Forces Rescue 3 Manipur Workers Kidnapped By Terrorists
Three workers, kidnapped by Kuki militants in Manipur, were rescued by security forces from a forest after a fierce gun-battle, police said on Saturday. ....
