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CPI-M releases manifesto for general elections

New Delhi, Mar 16: The Communist Party on India (Marxist) released its manifesto for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections on Monday.

SC issues notice to Himachal, Andhra Govt. on ragging cases

SC issues notice to Himachal, Andhra Govt. on ragging casesNew Delhi, Mar 16: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh Government, on the death of first-year medical science student Aman Kachroo due to ragging, and an attempt-to-suicide case after a female student of Bapatla Agricultural and Engineering College was allegedly forced to dance nude by seniors.

The Court has asked the chief secretaries of the two states to file affidavits on the action they have taken to implement the anti-ragging measures ordered by the court in the last two years.

ANALYSIS: Indian parties make, break alliances ahead of elections

Indian parties make, break alliances ahead of electionsNew Delhi  - Indian general elections have resulted in fractured verdicts, hung parliaments and governments formed or supported by multiple political parties for most of the past two decades.

As the world's largest democracy gears up for its 15th general election starting April 16, leaders of political parties are engaged in frenetic parleys to cobble together pre-poll alliances which they hope will be winning combinations or, at least, yield numbers that may give them a say in the formation of the next government.

EC disqualifies 3,423 candidates for not filing details of expenses

New Delhi, Mar 15 : The Election Commission has disqualified the candidature of 3,423 candidates for not filing the details of the expenses incurred during the last Lok Sabha or recent Assembly ele

NDA proposes to make multi-purpose ID cards mandatory

NDA proposes to make multi-purpose ID cards mandatoryNew Delhi, Mar. 14 : BJP leader L K Advani has said the NDA, if voted to power, would enact a law to make multi-purpose national identity cards mandatory for citizens to strengthen national security.

Unveiling the IT Vision Document of the party for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Advani said security was NDA's main concern for making national identity cards mandatory.

The leader of the opposition referred to the increasing infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into the country, especially in the northeastern areas.

Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger crop

Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger cropSirmour (HP), Mar 14: Ginger farmers and traders in Himachal Pradesh have sought minimum support price fixed by the Government so as to directly export their produce.

Bella valley in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh is famous for producing varieties of quality ginger and the people mainly depend on cultivating ginger for their livelihood.

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