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'Tulip Festival Set to Begin in Srinagar'

'Get ready to be wowed by flowers! The Tulip Garden in Srinagar, with a whopping 1.7 million tulips of 73 kinds, opens to everyone on March 23rd. Gardeners are burning the midnight oil to make sure it's stunning. It's like a floral paradise overlooking Dal Lake. And mark your calendars for the Tulip Festival in April! Asif Ahmad Itoo, the Floriculture Officer, says they've jazzed it up with new colors and surprises.' Read more

'What Is The Model Code Of Conduct (MCC)?'

'As per the declaration by the CEC, the Election Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been enforced since today. MCC, issued by the Election Commission of India (EC), outlines conduct standards for political parties and candidates during elections. It facilitates complaint lodging with EC observers in case of disputes and dictates the conduct of ruling party ministers. In 2019, an amendment regarding election manifestos prohibited promises contradicting constitutional ideals. Notably, the MCC, being non-statutory, may not invite penal action.' Read more

'"Biggest Festival of Democracy", tweets PM Modi'

'After the Election Commission of India declared the poll dates and schedule, PM Narendra Modi tweeted about it, calling it the "Biggest festival of democracy". The Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases and the counting will be done on 4th June, as declared by CEC Rajiv Kumar.' Read more

'ECI Announces LS Polls Schedule'

'Led by CEC Rajiv Kumar, the Election Commission of India disclosed the Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates. Spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 4, the general election will encompass 543 seats. This announcement follows the recent appointment of new Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, alongside the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey.' Read more

'SC Comes Down Hard On SBI'

'The Supreme Court issued a notice to the State Bank of India for withholding bond numbers in electoral bond data provided to the Election Commission, which was made public on Thursday. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud expressed concern over the lack of transparency and emphasized the need for SBI to disclose all relevant details, as mandated by a previous court judgment.' Read more

'The Electoral Bonds Mystery - Part 1'

'SBI's disclosure reveals diverse electoral bond buyers, including big names like Laxmirayan Mittal. Top buyers in terms of value are Future Gaming (Rs. 1368 crores), Megha Infrastructure (980 Crores) and Quik Supply Chain Pvt Ltd (410 crores). Future Gaming's Santiago Martin, was raided by ED in 2020 and assets worth 400 cr were frozen. There is clarity on the recipient political party.' Read more

'Bengaluru's Water Crisis Worsens'

'Bengaluru, dubbed India's 'Silicon Valley', grapples with a worsening water crisis. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has banned potable water in pools to preserve drinking water amidst scarcity. Violation incurs a Rs 5,000 penalty as per BWSSB's directive issued on March 12.' Read more

'What is the Pink Tax That Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Condemns?'

'Globally, women often face the 'Pink Tax,' which means they pay more for products than men. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, CEO of Biocoin, condemns this pricing inequality. Sharing a video revealing the disparities, she urges women to boycott overpriced items like soaps, lotions, and deodorants. Her post garnered 200,000 views, sparking support against gender-based pricing biases.' Read more

'ML Khattar Resigns as Haryana CM'

'Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as Haryana's Chief Minister on Tuesday amid cracks in the BJP-JJP coalition ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. A government spokesperson confirmed Khattar handed his resignation and cabinet to the Haryana governor. Tensions rose between BJP and JJP due to seat-sharing disagreements. Independent MLA Nayan Pal Rawat claimed the alliance is on the brink, while BJP and JJP leaders called separate MLA meetings.' Read more

'John Cena's (Non)Dress Wins The Net'

'At the 96th Academy Awards, John Cena shook things up by strolling onto the stage sans costume, giving a shoutout to movie attire. Teaming up with Jimmy Kimmel to present the Best Costume Design award, they joked about streaking. Cena, holding a big envelope in a strategic spot, quipped, "The male body's no joke," highlighting the significance of costumes amidst laughter.' Read more

'Daughter Commissioned into India Army 20 Years After Father Fell in J&K.'

'20 years after their father Major Navneet Vats fell in the line of duty in J&K, his daughter Lieutenant Inayat Vats joined the Indian Army. After training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Corps. At the passing out parade, she proudly wore her late father's olive green uniform.' Read more