Poll inducement seizures cross Rs 400 crore in election-bound states, says EC

NEW DELHI: Cumulative seizures of poll inducements like illegal cash, liquor, drugs etc across the poll-going states/UTs have breached the Rs 400 crore mark, the Election Commission shared on Thursday. “Since the activation of the electronic seizure management system (ESMS) on February 26, till March 25, 2026, nearly Rs 409 crore worth of illicit inducements…

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90 structures to face demolition for widening of road under Vishnupad Corridor | Patna News

The Vishnupad Corridor project in Gaya, valued at Rs352 crore, aims to transform the approach to the temple by demolishing approximately 90 structures to widen the road to 24 metres. This grand initiative focuses on improving facilities for pilgrims, enhancing ghats, and adding beauty to local parks. Gaya: As work gathers pace on the ambitious…

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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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‘They had their coordinates’: Israel dropped Iran’s Araqchi, Qalibaf from hit list on Pakistan’s request? | World News

Photo credit: Agencies Pakistan on Thursday claimed Israel took Iranian foreign minister Abbas Aragchi and Its Parliament’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf off from its hit list on Islamabad’s request to Washington to “not to target them”.A Pakistani official told Reuters, “The Israelis had their … coordinates and wanted to take them out, we told the…

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Dell refreshes its Pro business laptops with thinner designs, new chips, and simpler names

Dell has launched a streamlined Pro business laptop lineup with Pro 3, 5, and 7 models, prioritizing thinner and lighter designs. A new modular mainboard enhances efficiency, enabling larger fans and denser batteries. The revived Precision workstation line also debuts, offering powerful performance in surprisingly lightweight packages. New monitors with advanced conferencing features are also…

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‘They’ll get mowed down’: Did Trump reject Netanyahu’s plan to urge Iranians to protest?

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly proposed last week that he and US president Donald Trump issue a public call for Iranians to take to the streets against their government, but Trump rejected the idea, citing the high risk to civilians, according to two US officials and an Israeli source cited by Axios. “Why the…

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