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Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi. (Photo: PTI)

EC to buy 'next-gen' EVMs which become inoperable when tampered with

The 'M3'-type EVMs are also equipped with a self-diagnostic system for authentication of genuineness of the machines.

2 April 2017 2:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Govt will help judiciary to reduce pendency of cases, PM assures CJI

He asked the people working on startups to bring about innovations to strengthen the judicial system.

2 April 2017 2:49 PM IST

PM Modi speaking at closing ceremony of Allahabad HCs 150th year celebrations. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

I feel your pain, will help judiciary to reduce case backlog: Modi to...

Justice Khehar asked judges to consider sitting in courts for 5 days during vacation to clear at least 10 cases each...

2 April 2017 2:36 PM IST

A military vehicle near the Jammu-Srinagar national highway as security has been beefed up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit, in Jammu on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

As separatists call for shutdown, a silent Valley greets PM's tunnel...

Modi visited Jammu region of the state today to inaugurate the longest highway tunnel in the country.

2 April 2017 2:20 PM IST

Two CRPF jawans and three police personnel were injured in a blast inside the CRPF vehicle near the bus stand in Pulwama, says police. (Photo: Representational Image)

Kerala: CRPF orders probe after 400 jawans fall ill due to food...

The CRPF has also taken a sample of the meal which allegedly caused the personnel to fall ill.

2 April 2017 12:44 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: AP)

SC rejects plea to stop MPs from practising other professions

The petitioner had sought framing of a uniform policy to restrict the lawmakers from practising any other profession.

2 April 2017 12:38 PM IST

Supreme Court of India

SC dismisses plea seeking action against Bangladeshi migrants

The apex court was hearing the PIL filed by NGO Satyamev Jayate seeking action against illegal immigrants from...

2 April 2017 11:41 AM IST

Chief Information Commissioner R K Mathur issued this order on the plea of one Arun Kumar who wanted to know from the Prime Ministers Office the dates of birth and death anniversary of legendary Emperor Ashoka, whether they are celebrated and action plan regarding their celebration. (Photo: Video grab)

Political parties under RTI: CIC puts matter in 'abeyance'

The note, in this regard, was issued after Bimal Julka, one of the members of the bench hearing the case, recused...

2 April 2017 11:26 AM IST

Randeep Singh Surjewala

'Organised fleecing, legalised pilferage' by BJP against common man:...

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said his party has demanded the immediate rollback of policies that burden...

2 April 2017 11:19 AM IST

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: PTI)

After woman alleges she was forced to strip at airport, Sushma seeks...

The woman had alleged that she was asked to strip at the airport while she was on way to Iceland from Bengaluru.

2 April 2017 10:43 AM IST

Anakapalle MP Muttamseti Srinivas Rao had urged the union government to print Rs 100 notes and Rs 500 notes in sufficient number so that people can have easy access.

Govt to change security features of new banknotes every 3-4 years

The move comes in the wake of recovery of a large amount of fake Indian currency notes in last four months after...

2 April 2017 10:33 AM IST

Officials collecting Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) (Photo: PTI)

Take steps against EVMs soon, or people will lose faith in them: Cong...

Election Commission has decided to send a team of senior officials prior to the upcoming by-election in Madhya Pradesh.

2 April 2017 10:28 AM IST