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IFB Agro board approves contributions up to Rs 40 cr to political parties

Firm mentions in Stock exchange filing that it was writing in continuation of earlier letters to boures wherein it had intimated about excise issues affecting it

Registered unrecognised political parties doubled in 2010-2021: ADR

The number of registered unrecognised political parties increased more than twice between 2010 and 2021 and disproportionately during the year of parliamentary elections, poll rights group ADR said.

Congress reviews membership drive ahead of internal polls

Ahead of the organisational elections, the Congress has taken stock of the party's membership drive and other campaigns with state presidents and in-charges ended

Amid Covid surge, political parties turn to digital mode for Assembly polls

As Covid cases are rising sharply and the Assembly elections in five states, political parties have cancelled their physical rallies and have turned to digital modes

Uttar Pradesh parties race past people's issues for 2022 Assembly polls

As 2022 dawns and Uttar Pradesh prepares for elections, the battle is becoming less political and even less issue based

Parties will have to tell voters why they selected tainted candidates: CEC

CEC said that the norm was not enforced strictly earlier, but in wake of a Supreme Court directive, the top official said that the norm would be strictly enforced.

Centre calls meeting of 5 political parties over suspension of MPs today

The Central govt has called a meeting of five political parties on Monday whose MPs have been suspended from the Rajya Sabha to break the deadlock between the govt and the Opposition in the House

Amaravati should remain sole capital of AP, say political parties

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly last month passed a Bill to repeal An Act that was intended to establish three capitals for the state

Parties received over Rs 1,100 crore during assembly polls in 2021: Study

The AIADMK's total expenditure during the elections stood at Rs 57.33 crore, and of that, Rs 56.756 crore went towards publicity

Dynastic parties matter of concern to people committed to Constitution: PM

Modi also paid tributes to security personnel who lost their lives during the November 26, 2008, terror attacks in Mumbai.

Over 55% donations to regional parties from 'unknown' sources, shows data

The total income of 25 regional political parties in FY20 was Rs 803.24 crore

Explained: How much political parties spent on publicity in last 5 years

South Indian parties were among the biggest spenders: Their average annual expenditure on elections was the highest

Infighting, alliance key to Congress defeat in recent elections: Panel

The committee was headed by Ashok Chavan and has members like Salman Khurshid, Manish Tewari, Vincent Pala and Jothi Mani.

Workers to decide who should lead party, will do what party wants: Rahul

Gandhi on Saturday said he favours internal elections with the party

Infecting public health

Politics and religion are Covid-19 super-spreaders

No other political party is a match to BJP, says party chief J P Nadda

Almost all political parties in the country are family-based, Nadda said

Politicians line up to meet Tikait at Ghazipur in show of solidarity

Several leaders belonging to different political parties on Saturday visited the Ghazipur border

Common political agenda: Support when in power, slam when in Opposition

The farm laws, Aadhaar, DBT and GST are just a few instances of political parties in the Opposition taking a contrarian stance on issues they supported when in power

Independents being coaxed to join political party after DDC polls: NC

The National Conference (NC) alleged on Thursday that several Independent candidates, who have emerged as winners in the DDC polls, are being coaxed and coerced to join a certain political party

No public interest in disclosing details of political parties' donors: CIC

CIC rejected a plea for making the details public