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Electoral bonds | Information ‘hand-delivered’ to Election Commission of India, SBI informs Supreme Court

SBI submits details of electoral bonds to ECI, including purchase, redemption, and recipient information, following Supreme Court directive.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on unfair advantage in Election Commission appointments, challenging new law.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

Gemini to limit election-related content, Google confirms

Several countries are set to hold elections, and Google is taking steps to avoid misinformation on its platform

Android Central · Mar 12, 2024

ECI directs States, UTs to implement transfer policy in both letter and spirit

The ECI on Friday said that it has asked state governments to ensure that officers who are transferred out of the district after completing 3 years are not posted in another district within the same parliamentary constituency. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 24, 2024

Odisha political parties urge ECI to ensure neutrality of government machineries during elections

Political parties in Odisha have urged Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure of neutrality of government machineries during forthcoming General and Assembly elections in the State

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

The clear message in the Court’s ‘no’ to electoral bonds

The Supreme Court’s judgment, striking down the electoral bonds scheme, is the outcome of vigilance by citizens

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Sharad Pawar says a ‘strange situation’ is arising, seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court

NCP founder Sharad Pawar appeals to Supreme Court for urgent hearing, concerned about being subject to nephew Ajit Pawar's control.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Ban on India’s electoral bonds: How will it affect 2024 election?

While transparency advocates and opposition leaders say ban is a big win for democracy, Modi’s BJP remains confident.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024

From quid pro quo to proportionality: 5 takeaways from the electoral bonds verdict

The Supreme Court has struck down the Narendra Modi government’s electoral bonds scheme as “unconstitutional” in two separate judgments. It has asked the State Bank of India to submit the details of these bonds to the Election Commission of India which should publish it on its website by March 31.  

Newslaundry · Feb 15, 2024

OpenAI executives discuss election misinformation and safety with civil society in India

OpenAI discusses AI-driven misinformation and election preparedness in India, urging collaboration with tech platforms and the Election Commission.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024