Congress MP files complaint against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over MCC 'violation'Congress MP and Lok Sabha poll candidate Pradyut Bordoloi has filed a complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating th...
10 Apr, 2024, 12.56 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Model code comes into force, EC reminds parties to maintain decorum during campaignChief Election Commissioner advised political parties against hate speeches, caste or religious appeals, criticism of any aspect of private...
16 Mar, 2024, 09.24 PM IST
What's Model Code of Conduct? How it came into being and what's allowed and what's notThe Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been enforced with the announcement of Lok Sabha election dates by the Election Commission of India (EC...
16 Mar, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Model Code of Conduct's journey from Kerala to entire nation since 1960The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) sets election standards, enforced by the Election Commission of India, without legal backing but upheld by ...
15 Mar, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
EC hints at tougher code regime; warns of stern actionThe Election Commission of India has listed 10 instances of surrogate model code of conduct violations in previous elections. The EC warned...
02 Mar, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
Not in violation of any rules: Karnataka govt says on EC letter on ads in Telangana newspapersKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has denied that the state government's advertisements in newspapers in poll-bound Telangana ...
28 Nov, 2023, 03.26 PM IST
Put a stop to runaway poll-iticking freebiesCEC Rajiv Kumar was not way off the mark when he said that 'freebies' announced by parties and state governments have a 'tadka' of populism...
09 Oct, 2023, 11.05 PM IST
Karnataka government's Kashi yatra cancelled as poll code comes into forceThe pilgrimage was scheduled to commence in two batches on April 14 and 28, which has been cancelled following Election Commission's direct...
16 Apr, 2023, 11.44 AM IST
Credit card scheme soon for MSMEsThe government plans to provide short-term credit at low interest rate to MSMEs for their working capital needs to ensure certainty in cred...
28 Dec, 2022, 12.15 AM IST
MCD polls: Delhi BJP alleges model code violation by CM Arvind KejriwalDelhi BJP has alleged a Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It has lodged a complaint with the State E...
02 Dec, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
Ma Foi Group to leverage 'Skill India' programmesLaunched under CIEL HR Services, these MCCs are specifically designed for providing the services to rural districts and will be opened in 2...
08 Dec, 2021, 07.53 AM IST
Use of PM's photo in petrol pump hoardings violates poll code, should be removed: ECI officialThe use of the prime minister's photograph in such hoardings violates the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the official of the West Bengal Chie...
03 Mar, 2021, 10.24 PM IST
PM-Kisan scheme: About 4.74 crore farmers to get second installment from next monthOf these 4.74 crore beneficiaries, 2.74 crore farmers have so far received the first installment and the rest will be covered by month-end.
23 Mar, 2019, 03.51 PM IST
Law panel may differ with EC on model code of conductWhile the Election Commission is of the view that the model code of conduct (MCC) is merely confined to new schemes, the Law Commission thi...
20 Aug, 2018, 11.22 PM IST
Minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 soon under EPS-95The decision to provide the entitlement under EPS-95 run by the EPFO was taken by the Union Cabinet in its meeting held on February 28.
18 May, 2014, 11.02 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh begins 24*7 patrolling against anti-social elements before polls: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Secy Ramesh Negi has directed the IGP to launch extensive round-the-clock patrolling, especially during night hou...
08 Mar, 2014, 11.46 AM IST
- South Africa approves six Marck Biosciences pharma products
The South African market worth around $ 3.8 billion (2011), is growing at the rate of six per cent and is expected to reach $ 7 billion by ...
08 Jan, 2013, 08.36 PM IST