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TREND | 15 Dec 2024

Fadnavis hits out at Oppn, accuses it of not believing in Constitution

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday slammed the opposition parties, accusing them of not believing in the Constitution. Fadnavis landed in Nagpur to a grand welcome from party workers and people. Talking to reporters at Nagpur airport, Fadnavis said, "It is a joyous moment that after becoming the chief minister, I have come to my janmabhoomi and karmabhoomi (birthplace and workplace). Nagpur is my family, and it is welcome by my family." Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister for the third time on December 5 after the Mahayuti combine swept the November 20 Maharashtra elections, winning 230 out of 288 seats. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which managed just 46 seats, has been alleging irregularities in electronic voting machines (EVMs). Asked about the Opposition aggressively taking up the issue of EVMs, Fadnavis said, "These people (opponents) are disappointed. They don't have faith in democracy and the Election Commission. They don't have faith in the Supr

'One Nation One Election' offers more time for development: Andhra CM Naidu

Business Standard | 14 Dec 2024

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TREND | 14 Dec 2024

One Nation, One Election bill to be introduced in Parl: What we know so far

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One Nation, One Election bill, has sparked significant debate, particularly from Opposition leaders about the feasibility of holding Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections within the same year

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TREND | 14 Dec 2024

Arjun Meghwal to introduce 'One Nation One Election' Bill in LS on Dec 16

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Several opposition leaders have questioned the One Nation One election proposal saying it was impractical

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TREND | 13 Dec 2024

Unconstitutional things happening, says Kharge ahead of Constitution debate

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When asked about 'One Nation, One Election', the Congress president said that they will see what is in the bill and then they will react to it

Parliament Session: Cabinet okays 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024

Ahead Of Delhi Election, AAP Government Clears Rollout Of Rs 1,000 Per Month To Women

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The 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' will cost the Delhi government Rs 4,560 crore per year. Nearly 38 lakh women may be eligible for the monthly cash transfer scheme.

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024

One Nation, One Election: Cabinet Approves Bills For Simultaneous Polls

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As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislations to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies only, the sources said.

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024

Bigg Boss 18 Voting Trends Week 10: Digvijay tops chart, Edin struggles

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Bigg Boss is getting more intense every week. The Bigg Boss season 18 voting trend suggests that Edin is at the bottom of the table

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TREND | 10 Dec 2024

One Nation, One Election Back On Parliament Agenda: What Is It And How It Shapes Indian Elections

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The NDA government is advancing the One Nation, One Election bill, aiming for simultaneous polls, but faces constitutional and federal challenges in Parliament.

Election Commission Denies Discrepancy In VVPAT Verification Of Votes In Maharashtra Election

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TREND | 09 Dec 2024

Govt may bring 'One Nation One Election' Bill in ongoing winter session

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The government is keen on holding wider consultations on bills it proposes to bring for implementing its 'one nation, one election' plan, sources said on Monday. Though the proposed legislation or set of legislations has not yet been approved by the Union Cabinet, the government may bring it as early as the ongoing Winter session of Parliament, they noted. The sources said once the bill or bills are introduced in Parliament, the government would like to refer the measures to a joint committee of the two Houses for wider consultations. The government is also keen to consult all the Speakers of various state legislative assemblies through committees. In September, sources had said that the government is likely to bring three bills, including two to amend the Constitution, to put in place its plan to hold simultaneous elections. Moving ahead with its one nation, one election' plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding...

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TREND | 09 Dec 2024

US Bitcoin ETF Inflows Near $10 Billion Since Trump Election Win

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Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time on Dec. 5 and traded at $98,860 as of 11:55 a.m. Monday in Singapore.