EC rejects Narendra Modi's discrimination charges

Last Updated: May 09 2014 | 11:36 AM IST

New Delhi, May 09 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath rejected Narendra Modi's allegation of being biased and said it was determined to act impartially and was not afraid of any political party. Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the poll panel calling it discriminating and biased. The party has grown increasingly critical of the election commission accusing it of being partial and not deploying enough central security forces at polling booths. On Thursday, BJP leaders wearing orange caps emblazoned with "Modi for PM" logos held protests both in Varanasi and the capital New Delhi, alleging that the agency was blocking Modi from campaigning in Varanasi.

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Updated On: 26 Dec 2025 | 7:37 PM IST

RBI liquidity boost; MUFG–Shriram Finance deal; SFIO probes IndusInd Bank & more

The RBI has announced liquidity infusion of nearly ₹3 trillion into the banking system.

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Inside Nvidia’s biggest bet: The $20 billion Nvidia-Groq deal explained

Nvidia has announced its largest-ever deal, spending $20 billion to acquire key AI chip assets from startup Groq. But this is not a full takeover.

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: What’s happening?

Violence broke out in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong after protests over alleged encroachment on protected grazing land spiralled out of control. Homes were damaged, the ancestral house of a senior KAAC

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

Smartphone price hike alert: Why smartphones could get costlier in 2026

A global memory chip shortage is set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026. Entry-level buyers could be hit the hardest, even as premium phones keep sales values afloat.

Updated On: 25 Dec 2025 | 12:40 PM IST