SC permits OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh local body polls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the local body elections in Madhya Pradesh. The apex court, which had passed an order on May 10 and......

Right now, only a little, will release more: Rahul on vote theft charges

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is an attempt to cover up "vote theft" and institutionalise it. IMAGE:......

BSP to support Congress in Madhya Pradesh

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Wednesday said her party will extend support to the Congress to form government in Madhya Pradesh and keep the Bharatiya Janata Party out of power. She also......

SC asks states to add more staff, ease pressure on BLOs

Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by the booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in the time-bound special revision of the electoral rolls, the Supreme Court directed the......

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Two-time president Ajay Singh is seeking a third consecutive term.  IMAGE: Elections to Boxing Federation of India were originally slated for March 28 but were stalled by a barrage of petitions,......