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SBI can’t be selective, has to disclose electoral bond numbers by Thursday: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the SBI (State Bank of India) to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds, including the unique bond numbers that would disclose the link between the buyer and the recipient political party, by Thursday. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said there is “no manner of doubt” that the SBI is required to disclose complete details of the bonds. It directed the SBI chairman to file an affidavit before it by 5 pm on March 21 indicating that the bank

India Adani Group’s dollar bonds, shares tumble on US probe report

MUMBAI, March 18 (Reuters) – Most dollar bonds of Adani Group companies fell to their lowest level in two months on Monday following a report indicating that U.S. prosecutors have widened their investigation of the conglomerate to examine potential bribery. Shares of all 10 group and related companies also fell over 5% in early trading in India, with Adani Total Gas (ADAG.NS), opens new tab leading the decline. Bond prices fell, resulting in a 38 basis points increase in the yield on a note from Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone due in February 2032 to 7.20%. The yield had

Assam: DSP arrested for sexual harassment of minor domestic help

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Guwahati, Mar 17 (PTI): A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) was arrested in Assam for allegedly sexually harassing a minor domestic help, DGP Gyanendra Pratap Sing said on Sunday. Singh said the DSP was posted at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Golaghat district and an FIR was registered at the Dergaon police station against him. ”Reference allegations of sexual misconduct towards the housemaid by a DSP posted at LBPA Dergaon – Case No 42 under section 376, 506 of IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act has been registered at Dergaon PS, District Golaghat,” he posted on X. The DSP

Lok Sabha Elections: Polls to be held from April 19 in 7 phases, result on June 4

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday. The counting will be held on June 4. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for Lok Sabha and four state Assembly elections. Phase 1 elections will be held on April 19, the last date for making nominations is March 27. Polls will be held in 21 States and Union Territories. Phase 2 elections will be held from April 26, last date of nominations for candidates in

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