Donations to national parties surged 161% in FY25, BJP accounted for over 91% share: ADR | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accounted for more than 91 per cent of all donations declared by national parties in 2024-25, as overall political funding above Rs 20,000 shot up 161 per cent from the previous fiscal, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The report, released on Thursday, said…

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‘Can’t stand in queues like general public’: Karnataka Congress MLA demands free IPL tickets; Speaker orders VIP passes | India News

NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 opener around the corner, Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa on Thursday kicked up a row, saying legislators were being forced to stand in queues or buy tickets at inflated rates despite being “entitled” to passes. He also alleged large-scale black marketing by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), even…

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Mega anti-Naxal operation launched as March 31 deadline nears, CoBRA units shifted to Jharkhand | India News

NEW DELHI: With less than a week left for the Centre’s March 31 deadline to end left wing extremism, security forces have launched a series of intensified operations across key Maoist-affected regions to track down remaining armed cadres and force surrenders.“The plan is to ensure 100 per cent neutralisation of armed Naxals by March 31,…

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Evening news wrap: Trump says Iranian negotiators ‘begging’ for deal, SC raises concerns on AI ‘menace’ & more | India News

The government moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable. Trump slammed Iran while warning that they “need to get serious” for negotiations. SC expressed concern over the growing use of AI by litigants and lawyers. BCCI announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27. For…

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‘Some hope to profit from discord’: Envoy flags ‘China threat’ hype in India | India News

NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday calling out attempts to amplify a “Beijing threat” narrative with respect to India and urged young people in both countries to adopt “objective and rational” views of each other.Speaking at the 4th China-India Youth Dialogue, the envoy said India and China, home to over 1.2…

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SC flags ‘menace’ of AI-generated fake judgments, cautions lawyers | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the growing “menace” of lawyers and litigants citing non-existent judgments generated by artificial intelligence, warning that the practice is becoming increasingly common across courts.A bench of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi said such instances were not limited to India but were being seen globally,…

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Middle East crisis: PM Modi to hold talks with CMs tomorrow, review preparedness | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with chief ministers on Friday evening to review preparedness and response plans in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.The interaction, to be conducted via video conferencing, is aimed at ensuring coordination between the Centre and states and assessing readiness across key sectors, including…

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