The Election Commission of India has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of attempting to malign the poll body through pressure tactics during the Delhi elections. This allegation follows AAP's criticism of ECI for not taking action against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri and his family for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
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Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.
​West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said what happened in the Maharashtra and Delhi elections will not have any reflection in the state and that the BJP will be finished by 2027-2029. ​Mamata made a big charge that the BJP sent an agency named Association for Billion Minds to Bengal and they are replacing Bengal voters' names with those from other states like Haryana and Gujarat.
Orissa high court ruled that a wife is justified to live separately and entitled to maintenance if her husband doubts her chastity without proof. The court upheld the family court’s decision directing the husband to pay Rs 3,000 monthly maintenance, emphasizing that unproven accusations of infidelity amount to character assassination.
Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against US-imposed tariffs, following China's similar move. Prime Minister Trudeau criticised the US trade actions and imposed retaliatory tariffs on American imports. Trump's tariff increases on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese goods have heightened tensions, prompting swift retaliation and sparking financial market concerns.
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Following Tahawwur Hussain Rana's extradition, NIA is interrogating him about the 26/11 attacks and David Headley's role. Rana's disclosures may lead to NIA seeking further access to Headley, currently jailed in the US. Headley, according to former home secretary G K Pillai, was Rana's key link to the conspiracy, updating him on LeT's plans and reconnaissance.
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