News for 'Code of Conduct Commission'

Draft rules propose doctors disclose income from pharma companies

Draft rules propose doctors disclose income from pharma companies

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Defining "modern medicine" for the first time, the National Medical Commission (NMC), in its code of conduct, has introduced a major change, proposing the use of "Med Dr" as a prefix for those registered under the NMC Act, 2019, as practitioners of modern medicine.

EC lets off Amit Shah over Nagpur, Nadia speeches

EC lets off Amit Shah over Nagpur, Nadia speeches

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Shah reportedly said when Indian Air Force jets pounded terror camps in Balakot, the act was mourned in Pakistan and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's office. He also reportedly said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "sent his air force" to destroy terror camps in Pakistan after the deadly Pulwama attack in February this year.

Lavasa's recusal: Poll panel to meet on May 21 to discuss dissent

Lavasa's recusal: Poll panel to meet on May 21 to discuss dissent

Rediff.com18 May 2019

On a day Ashok Lavasa's decision to recuse from model code of conduct complaints became public, the EC said the 'full commission' would meet on May 21 to discuss the issue of dissent and 'related matters'.

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Pawar recorded his testimony before the commission in Mumbai in connection with the January 2018 violence at the Koregaon Bhima war memorial in Pune district of Maharashtra.

Candidate in Jharkhand rural polls booked for pro-Pakistan slogans

Candidate in Jharkhand rural polls booked for pro-Pakistan slogans

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A man vying for the mukhiya's post and two of his supporters have been booked for pro-Pakistan slogans allegedly raised in a procession in Giridih when he was on his way to file nomination papers for the coming Jharkhand rural poll, the police said on Thursday.

EC gives clean chit to Rahul over Amit Shah speech

EC gives clean chit to Rahul over Amit Shah speech

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Giving a clean chit to Gandhi, EC officials said the "complaint was examined in detail and after examination of the complete transcript of speech sent by the district electoral officer of Jabalpur, the Commission is of the considered view that no violation of the model code of conduct is made out."

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The central government forces are supporting one group and the state government forces are supporting another group and this is resulting in non-stop cross-firing, which has resulted in the killing of many innocent people.'

Raj Thackeray booked for May 1 speech hrs after DGP promised action

Raj Thackeray booked for May 1 speech hrs after DGP promised action

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Maharashtra Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers on mosques.

EC denies flouting guidelines on sharing electoral rolls

EC denies flouting guidelines on sharing electoral rolls

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The Commission said it is issuing the clarification 'in view of the anecdotal reports which are not based on empirical facts'.

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A voter turnout of 72.14 per cent was recorded in Assam till 5 pm on Saturday in the first phase of assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission said.

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A bench of justices S Abdul Nazeer and V Ramasubramanian said the Kerala Police Act was the successor legislation of certain police enactments of the colonial era which aimed at scuttling the democratic aspirations of the indigenous population.

EC warns parties not to use Sabarimala for votes; BJP terms it illogical

EC warns parties not to use Sabarimala for votes; BJP terms it illogical

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The CEC said the commission would not allow any kind of violation that puts a particular political party at an advantage over another.

Congress claims 'unusually high voting' in 2nd phase Gujarat polls

Congress claims 'unusually high voting' in 2nd phase Gujarat polls

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The party claimed 16 lakh votes were polled in the last one hour of polling on December 5.

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Some parties complained to the Election Commission alleging violation of the model code.

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 23-year-old doctor was stabbed to death on Wednesday at a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara area of Kollam district in Kerala allegedly by a man, a school teacher under suspension, who was brought there by police after being involved in a fight with his family members.

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The TMC leader said all these moves were well calculated with the "ill intention to influence the voters" on the polling day.

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

In the 2017 assembly election, the voter turnout in the first phase covering the same 89 constituencies stood at 66.75 per cent.

SC relief for Kejriwal in case over 2014 poll remarks against BJP, Congress

SC relief for Kejriwal in case over 2014 poll remarks against BJP, Congress

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

In the FIR, Kejriwal has been accused of an offence under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which pertains to promoting enmity between classes in connection with elections.

Why is RBI governor cautious in issuing new bank licences?

Why is RBI governor cautious in issuing new bank licences?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The reason behind issuing new bank licences is to allow more private sector entities to set up banks

Time to review process of EC's appointment: Congress

Time to review process of EC's appointment: Congress

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Congress, a responsible political party, has never cast unwarranted aspersions on the actions of Constitutional bodies, Surjewala said.

Delhi municipal polls on Dec 4, counting on Dec 7

Delhi municipal polls on Dec 4, counting on Dec 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

This will be the first civic election after the fresh delimitation exercise, and the much-awaited poll will be held in the gap between the two phases of the Gujarat assembly elections, which will take place on December 1 and 5.

Gyanvapi case: Court to decide on suit's maintainability on May 26

Gyanvapi case: Court to decide on suit's maintainability on May 26

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Singh said the court also gave a week's time to both Hindu and Muslim sides to file objections to the report of a court-mandated videography survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises.

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The poll body said said if he continues to violate the model code, stern action would be taken against him and his party, including suspension or withdrawal of recognition to the Aam Aadmi Party.

EC gives clean chit to PM Modi for a third time

EC gives clean chit to PM Modi for a third time

Rediff.com2 May 2019

During a poll rally in Barmer on April 21, Modi had said India is no more afraid of Pakistan's nuclear threats.

EC clears PM's 'Mann ki Baat' this Sunday with a rider

EC clears PM's 'Mann ki Baat' this Sunday with a rider

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The Election Commission has given a go-ahead to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest episode of Mann ki baat to be aired on Sunday with a rider that it will not carry anything which could be construed as influencing the voters of Bihar.

200 child labourers rescued since Jan, raids underway, Delhi govt tells HC

200 child labourers rescued since Jan, raids underway, Delhi govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Datta granted four weeks to the Delhi government counsel to file a further status report in the matter and listed it for hearing on May 4.

Freebies promised by parties vitiate election process: SC

Freebies promised by parties vitiate election process: SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Freebies promised by political parties in their election manifestos shake the roots of free and fair polls, the Supreme Court on Friday said and directed the Election Commission to frame guidelines for regulating contents of manifestos.

Amid Oppn uproar, Pranab hails EC for 'perfect' elections

Amid Oppn uproar, Pranab hails EC for 'perfect' elections

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'If democracy has succeeded, it is largely due to perfect conduct of elections by election commissioners starting from Sukumar Sen to the present election commissioners'

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Lavasa would soon be joining the Asian Development Bank as vice president

EC bars parties from releasing manifestos 48 hrs before voting

EC bars parties from releasing manifestos 48 hrs before voting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

'In case of multi-phase elections, manifesto shall not be released during the prohibitory periods, as prescribed under Section 126 of the RP Act of all the phases of those elections'

PM's 'cloud cover could ditch radar' remark sparks row

PM's 'cloud cover could ditch radar' remark sparks row

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Modi said he relied on his 'raw wisdom' to dispel the doubts of the defence experts who had planned the mission.

Adityanath gets EC notice over 'biryani to terrorists' remark

Adityanath gets EC notice over 'biryani to terrorists' remark

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The poll panel has asked him to respond to the notice before 5 pm on Friday.

EC doesn't buy A Raja's plea, bars him from campaigning for 48 hours

EC doesn't buy A Raja's plea, bars him from campaigning for 48 hours

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The Election Commission on Thursday banned Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja from campaigning for 48 hours after finding him guilty of violating the model code of conduct by making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami.

SL captain Chandimal gets one-Test suspension for ball tampering

SL captain Chandimal gets one-Test suspension for ball tampering

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended from for the third and final Test against the West Indies after he was found guilty of ball tampering during the second day's play of the second Test.

Simultaneous polls in India: Boon or bane?

Simultaneous polls in India: Boon or bane?

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Y V Reddy argues that while the merits of the proposal to hold simultaneous elections to Parliament and all state assemblies appear self-evident, the reality might be very different.

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

ED to quiz J'khand mining secy Pooja Singhal in MGNREGA fraud case

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Recorded versions or bhajans being recited by those present at the temples were played out at around 5 am to counter the morning azaan being recited on the loudspeakers.

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

An average 59.24 per cent voter turnout was recorded as of 5 pm on Thursday across 89 assembly seats in the first phase of Gujarat elections, officials said.

Activist Teesta Setalvad detained day after SC ruling on 2002 riots

Activist Teesta Setalvad detained day after SC ruling on 2002 riots

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The action came after Amit Shah accused Teesta of giving baseless information to the police about the 2002 Gujarat riots.

NaMo TV is ad platform, doesn't need nod: Govt to EC

NaMo TV is ad platform, doesn't need nod: Govt to EC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The ministry is also said that NaMo TV is not a regular channel and it does not figure in the official list of approved channels, a source said.

Bhima Koregaon: Is Milind Ekbote Being Protected?

Bhima Koregaon: Is Milind Ekbote Being Protected?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The former BJP corporator was named by a villager in a police complaint made three days before the January 1, 2018 violence at Bhima Koregaon. Yet, the police did not include his name in the FIR.