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Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Odisha, an official said on Monday. The Lok Sabha and the assembly elections will be held in four phases between May 13 and June 1. There will be 37,809 polling stations, including 33,429 in rural areas, in the state, the election official said. Auxiliary polling stations will also be set up where the number of electors exceeds 1,500, he said.

Telangana will script history on May 13 as the state will go to polls in the fourth phase of the 7-phase Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a public rally in Jagtial, PM Modi said, “The biggest festival of democracy begins." Jagtial is part of the Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency. The Prime Minister claimed that there is a BJP wave in Telangana while Congress and BRS will face defeat.

«From taking showers to using toilets and washing clothes, we are taking turns to do everything,» she said. It's the only water they can afford. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of the lavish headquarters of multiple global software companies in Bengaluru's Whitefield neighborhood, Muthuvel is normally reliant on piped water, sourced from groundwater. But it's drying up. She said it's the worst water crisis she has experienced in her 40 years in the neighborhood.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, «the country would not have been divided if the Congress did not exist.» He said that this book is a best-seller, which shows that people are also realising this (What if there was no Congress). «If Congress wouldn't have been there, the country wouldn't have been divided… The corruption, and terrorism kind of thing that we witness wouldn't have been the case. The 'Viksit Bharat' that PM Modi is building today would have been done earlier,» he said on Sunday.

Electoral bonds data 2nd list: In a fresh set of details around the political donations through electoral bonds, the Election Commission of India on Sunday uploaded the sealed covers received by the Supreme Court's registry carrying party-wise details of electoral bond donations at least till 12 April 2019. The second set of data sheds more light on donations through ‘now-scrapped’ electoral bonds.

₹6,986.5 crore donations made to the saffron party, through electoral bonds, ₹2,555 crore was made during the financial year 2019-20, the data shared by the election commission revealed. Sealed cover’ data of electoral bonds for the period March 2018-April 2019 made public by the election commission doesn’t include the names of the donors (barring few parties who disclosed the names voluntarily).

₹1397 crore donations, whereas K Chandrashekar Rao's BRS is the fourth largest recipient after BJP, Trinamool and Congress.Electoral Bonds data 2nd list LIVE: K. Chandrashekar Rao’s BRS has emerged as the fourth largest recipient through electoral bonds.

Electoral bonds data: Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday uploaded fresh data related to funding of political parties in India through electoral bonds. The fresh data pertains to the information provided by political parties to the Supreme Court of India in a sealed cover after interim order in April 12, 2019 and is believed to be for the period before the date of the interim order.

2024 Lok Sabha polls, known as the largest democratic exercise in the world, will be announced on June 4. When asked if he was preparing for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi said, ‘you are stuck on 2029’. "Find out what Modi is.

Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness its first major electoral battle since it was bifurcated and downgraded to the status of union territory months after the general elections in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir has a total of five Lok Sabha seats — three of which are currently with the National Conference and two with the BJP. The Union Territory has been under the central rule since the fall of PDP-BJP government in June 2018. The last assembly polls were held in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014. A significant development since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019 was the delimitation exercise completed in May 2022 as part of J&K Reorganisation Act. It revised the boundaries of 90 assembly and five parliamentary constituencies.

Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone for an expected third term in office, saying he works for deadlines, and not headlines. In a keynote address at the India Today Conclave in the national capital on Saturday, PM Modi said, «Whenever I come to a conclave like this, those in the audience expect me to say things that will make loads of headlines. However, I am someone who works towards deadlines, not headlines. So I might be making some points that the media may not find too attractive.» He said he wanted to expand on certain welfarist initiatives of the Centre that rarely appear on newsprint or are extensively covered by the broadcast media.

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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday accused the BJP-led government of conducting a "surgical strike" on his party by freezing its bank accounts ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, saying it was rendered «economically handicapped» through "tax terror". Addressing a press conference here as part of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, he also alleged that the ruling party was illegally collecting funds through electoral bonds. The Congress' main bank accounts were frozen last month over an income tax demand of Rs 210 crore. «BJP has done a surgical strike on Congress by freezing its bank accounts ahead of the general elections. We have no money to fight polls or prepare our election campaign. Even the money collected through crowd funding cannot be used. Congress has been made economically handicapped through tax terror,» Ramesh alleged.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 date: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced the voting and result schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The EC announced that the voting for the 18th Lok Sabha will commence on April 19th. As per the EC announcement, the result of the Lok Sabha elections will be announced on the result will be announced on June 4. As many as 21 states will be covered in the first phase. In the 2019 parliamentary elections, voting occurred over seven phases spanning from April 11 to May 19, concluding with the announcement of results for the 17th Lok Sabha members on May 23, 2019. While in 2014, Check all the updates about Lok Sabha election dates and result here

Have you ever felt a little lost when it comes to investing? You're not alone! Many people struggle with myths and misconceptions that can make investing seem confusing. These myths can hold you back from reaching your financial goals. This guide will help you see through some common investing stories that might not be entirely true. Myth #1: Investing is only for the rich and requires a lot of work. This is a big one! Investing can actually be quite straightforward. There are options available that allow you to get started with just a little money, and you don't need to be a financial expert. Remember the story of Warren Buffett? This legendary investor proved that a simple investment plan, like an S&P 500 index fund, can be very successful over time. Myth #2: Saving all my money is enough for the future. Saving is a great habit, but inflation can slowly chip away at the value of your money over time. Think of it like this: if inflation is 5% and your savings account offers a return of 3%, you're actually losing buying power each year. To build wealth and reach your long-term goals, you might need to consider different options for your money, like stocks, bonds, or real estate. Myth #3: My Provident Fund will take care of everything when I retire. While your Provident Fund is helpful, it might not be enough to cover all your expenses after retirement, especially since people are living longer these days. Let's imagine someone who starts working at 30 and earns Rs. 50,000 a month. To maintain their current lifestyle after retirement at 85 (assuming inflation is 5%), they might need around Rs. 4 crores. However, their Provident Fund might only accumulate about Rs. 1.9 crores by retirement. This shows why it's

IPL 2024 begins, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate the thrilling matches set to unfold. From the inaugural clash between the Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 to the final showdown, fans are eager to catch every moment of the action. If you're in Oman and wondering how to catch the IPL excitement, we've got you covered.

Individuals without employment can also apply for personal loans, although the process may pose more difficulties compared to those with stable income. Lenders typically prioritise income verification to evaluate your repayment capability. Nevertheless, there are alternative options worth exploring:

Also Read: Health Insurance Tax Benefits for Salaried Employees – What You Need to Know In line with the provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued a directive on May 29, 2018, mandating that “every insurer must offer medical insurance for the treatment of mental illness on an equal basis as it is available for the treatment of physical illness." Some insurance providers responded by introducing policies explicitly designed to address both physical and mental health conditions, ensuring more comprehensive coverage. However, for individuals with dual diagnoses, the medical underwriting process becomes crucial.

Enforcement Directorate on Saturday conducted fresh searches in Bihar as part of a money laundering case investigation linked to alleged illegal sand mining in the state, official sources said. The searches are being conducted in an around Arrah town in Bhojpur district. The premises of a businessman and some linked persons are being covered, the sources said. The central agency last week arrested Subhash Yadav, a man allegedly linked to the RJD, in this case. The money laundering case stems from a clutch of 20 FIRs registered by the Bihar Police against a company named Broadsons Commodities Pvt Ltd (BCPL) and its directors alleging they were engaged in illegal mining and sale of sand without using e-challans.