HC allows State to withdraw appeal against Stalin

In a significant development, the Madras High Court has granted permission to the State to withdraw the appeal filed against Chief Minister MK Stalin by the previous AIADMK government regarding alleged irregularities in the construction of the new secretariat-assembly complex.

22,217 poll bonds purchased from 2019 till last Feb: SBI

In a significant development, the State Bank of India (SBI) disclosed crucial information regarding electoral bonds in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive. According to the bank’s submission to the apex court, a total of 22,217 electoral bonds were purchased by donors between April 1, 2019, and February 15, 2024. Out of these, 22,030 were redeemed by political parties.

Lalu Yadav appears before ED

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi for questioning in connection with the alleged land-for-jobs case on Monday.