Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticizes the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming it to be compromised and calling for a comparison experiment between ballot papers and EVMs. ECI chief Rajiv Kumar defends the integrity and security of EVMs, citing Supreme Court mandates and transparent processes.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to promote the startup ecosystem in the country by easing rules and regulations on the completion of nine years of the 'Startup India' initiative.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that India is strategically addressing tariff concerns with the US, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion. He expressed optimism about ongoing discussions with Washington, highlighting the groundwork laid by PM Modi and President Trump to strengthen relations and facilitate trade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Aam Aadmi Party has been ousted from Delhi politics, with the BJP winning 47 seats. Modi expressed gratitude to Delhi's voters, highlighting the triumph over AAP after 27 years, and pledged further development efforts in the region.
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Datta Power Infra has entered into a power purchase agreement with SJVN Ltd for a 70-MW wind power project, contributing to SJVN's goal of achieving 600 MW wind power capacity. This initiative aligns with Datta Power Infra's vision of developing a 1-gigawatt renewable energy pipeline in India, as stated by CEO Varchasvi Gagalas.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a woman's petition claiming homeopathic medicines healed her from 25 gunshot injuries. The court upheld lower courts' decisions, finding her allegations absurd and improbable, highlighting the impossibility of surviving such wounds without surgery. The woman in her petition alleged that she was attacked by individuals wielding “fully loaded revolvers and a machine gun.â€
India opens mineral and rare earth elements exploration to the private sector with 13 acreages up for auction, aiming to unlock untapped resources. The new policy encourages private investment, offering incentives like cost reimbursements and long-term mining leases. Around 25 companies showed interest, and the government hopes to create a thriving mineral exploration ecosystem.
A Chhota Rajan gang member, Vilas Balaram Pawar, who had been absconding for 16 years, was arrested in Mumbai. Pawar, involved in crimes like murder and attempt to murder, was apprehended in Chembur. He had been changing his locations to evade authorities since his release on bail in 2008.
Karnataka High Court ruled that mediclaim reimbursements must be deducted from accident compensation under medical expenses. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar directed Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 4.93 lakh to the family of S Hanumanthappa after deducting Rs 1.8 lakh received from mediclaim. Hanumanthappa was awarded Rs 6.7 lakh by a tribunal, but the insurer challenged the medical expenses.