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Congress, BRS shattered dreams of Telangana's development: PM Modi
Even before the announcement of the poll schedule, people have given their decision on the NDA crossing 400 seats, Modi said
 "Congress, BRS shattered dreams of Telangana's development: PM Modi")
Congress demands Supreme Court monitored probe on electoral bonds issue
The Congress leader also alleged that many companies have obtained green clearances after buying electoral bonds
 "Congress demands Supreme Court monitored probe on electoral bonds issue")
Before LS poll announcement, Andhra govt orders releasing DA to employees
The state government issued orders to revise DA rates with respect to employees drawing revised UGC Pay Scales, 2006 from 212 per cent to 221 per cent of the basic pay with effect from January 1, 2023
 "Before LS poll announcement, Andhra govt orders releasing DA to employees")
Rahul's Nyay Yatra closing to feature INDIA bloc leaders: Nana Patole
"A huge rally will be organised. Leaders of the INDIA bloc will be present here to welcome Rahul Gandhi," Patole said
 "Rahul's Nyay Yatra closing to feature INDIA bloc leaders: Nana Patole")
PM to launch BJP campaign in K'taka today with rally in Kharge's home turf
On March 18, Modi will be in Shivamogga, the home district of veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, and is scheduled to address a huge public meeting at 2 pm
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi to address rally in Telangana
Modi would attend another rally at Jagtial in the state on March 18, Telangana BJP has said
 "Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi to address rally in Telangana")
Election Commission set to announce Lok Sabha elections dates today
The dates for the polls will be announced at a press conference scheduled for Saturday at 3 pm
 "Election Commission set to announce Lok Sabha elections dates today")
Ahead of LS polls, Chattisgarh announces 4% hike in DA for state employees
Hailing 'Modi Ki Guarantee' (Modi's guarantee), the chief minister said the promise of procuring 21 quintals of paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal has been fulfilled
 "Ahead of LS polls, Chattisgarh announces 4% hike in DA for state employees")
Ex-CEC S Y Quraishi bats for more transparency in political funding
He said it is important for people to know what kind of money -- dirty money or drug money -- is coming
 "Ex-CEC S Y Quraishi bats for more transparency in political funding")
Electoral bonds: Four financial service firms bought bonds worth Rs 87 cr
Electoral bonds: SBI has issued electoral bonds worth Rs 16,518 crore in 30 tranches since the inception of the scheme in 2018
 "Electoral bonds: Four financial service firms bought bonds worth Rs 87 cr")
Highlights: Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul
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 "Highlights: Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul")
Electoral bonds was world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress and its allies in Maharashtra will win Lok Sabha seats with record margins, Gandhi claimed
 "Electoral bonds was world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi")
Senior Punjab Cong legislator Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP
Chabbewal said he has quit as a legislator from Chabbewal assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur district.The prominent Dalit leader was the Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly
 "Senior Punjab Cong legislator Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits party, joins AAP")
Regional parties together raised Rs 5,221 crore through electoral bonds
The BJP received the highest contributions through the electoral bonds amounting to Rs 6,566 crore or 54.77 per cent, followed by the Congress with Rs 1,123 crore or 9.37 per cent
 "Regional parties together raised Rs 5,221 crore through electoral bonds")
AAP withdraws candidate from Guwahati, asks Cong to step back on 2 seats
It challenged the Congress to return the gesture and withdraw its candidates from Dibrugarh and Sonitpur seats, for which the AAP has declared its nominees
 "AAP withdraws candidate from Guwahati, asks Cong to step back on 2 seats")
Lok Sabha polls: Lotus is going to bloom in Kerala this time, says PM Modi
'In the last elections, the people of Kerala made us the double-digit vote percentage party. And now, our destiny of double-digit seats here is not so far,' Modi said
 "Lok Sabha polls: Lotus is going to bloom in Kerala this time, says PM Modi")
Electoral bonds data proves BJP is most corrupt party: RJD's Manoj Jha
Senior RJD leader Manoj Jha on Friday alleged that the data on electoral bonds has proved that the ruling BJP at the Centre is "the most corrupt political party in the history" of the country
 "Electoral bonds data proves BJP is most corrupt party: RJD's Manoj Jha")
Electoral bonds: BJP received more funds than the next 6 parties combined
The ruling party received Rs 6,060 crore in electoral bonds, constituting 47% of the total donations, followed by TMC Rs 1,609.50 crore (12.6%) and Congress Rs 1,421.9 crore (11.1%)
 "Electoral bonds: BJP received more funds than the next 6 parties combined")
RIL denies links with Qwik Supply the third largest electoral bond buyer
The firm had a revenue of over Rs 500 crore in 2022-23 (April 2022 to March 2023) but profit numbers were not known
Lok Sabha election 2024 poll schedule to be announced on Saturday: ECI
The Election Commission of India will also announce key dates for State Assembly elections
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