Electoral Bonds
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Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion racket, says Rahul Gandhi
India | Mar 15, 2024, 09:09 PM ISTRahul Gandhi has slammed the Modi government a day after the Election Commission of India released the electoral bonds data on its website, shared to it by the SBI.
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Electoral bonds data: BJP biggest beneficiary followed by TMC, Congress: Check party-wise list here
Explainers | Mar 15, 2024, 01:21 PM ISTIn a landmark verdict delivered on February 15, the Supreme Court had scrapped the Centre's electoral bonds scheme that allowed anonymous political funding, calling it "unconstitutional" and ordered disclosure by the EC of donors, the amount donated by them and the recipients.
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Supreme Court directs SBI to publish electoral bond data linking parties, donors
India | Mar 15, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTThe apex court said that the State Bank of India has not disclosed the electoral bonds (unique alphanumeric numbers).
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Santiago Martin: The ‘Lottery King’ whose firm donated ₹1368 crore in electoral bonds
India | Mar 15, 2024, 11:17 AM ISTPossibly the biggest donor, according to the list by the Election Commission, is a little-known lottery company called Future Gaming and Hotel Services.
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Election Commission urges Supreme Court to modify electoral bonds order | DETAILS
India | Mar 15, 2024, 01:18 PM ISTIn its application, the EC has urged the Supreme Court that the portion of March 11 order may be rectified or modified and the documents, data or information submitted by it before the court in sealed covers may be returned to it to enable the poll panel to comply with the court's directions.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 14, 2024
India | Mar 14, 2024, 11:49 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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How and where to check electoral bonds data published by EC? Details
India | Mar 14, 2024, 08:40 PM ISTSBI's submission to the EC included vital details such as the date of purchase, names of purchasers, and denominations of the electoral bonds. Moreover, it encompassed information on the date of encashment of the bonds and the recipient political parties.
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Election Commission publishes electoral bonds data shared by SBI on its website
India | Mar 15, 2024, 12:26 AM ISTThe State Bank of India (SBI) had shared the data on electoral bonds with the Election Commission of India (ECI) after Supreme Court's directive.
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Will disclose details on electoral bonds data 'in time': Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
India | Mar 14, 2024, 06:52 AM ISTAs per the Supreme Court's direction, the State Bank of India (SBI) has made available the details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India before the close of business hours on March 12.
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Total of 22,217 electoral bonds purchased from 2019 to 2024: SBI to SC
India | Mar 13, 2024, 01:21 PM ISTThe affidavit, filed by SBI's chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara, said the bank has also furnished to the EC details like date of encashment of the electoral bonds, the names of political parties which received the contributions and the denominations of the bonds.
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SBI submits electoral bonds data to Election Commission following Supreme Court rap: Sources
India | Mar 12, 2024, 07:23 PM ISTIn a significant development, the Supreme Court mandated SBI to disclose the specifics of electoral bonds to the Election Commission by the conclusion of business hours on March 12. This order was issued on Monday, compelling SBI to comply with the deadline.
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Supreme Court dismisses SBI's plea, directs to disclose details of electoral bonds by tomorrow
India | Mar 11, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTThe State Bank of India has approached the Supreme Court seeking more time to disclose donor details associated with electoral bonds. The bank requests an extension until June 30 to fulfill this obligation, citing logistical challenges and practical constraints.
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Electoral bonds row: Supreme Court to hear SBI's plea seeking extension on March 11
India | Mar 08, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTThe State Bank of India has approached the Supreme Court seeking more time to disclose donor details associated with electoral bonds. The bank requests an extension until June 30 to fulfill this obligation, citing logistical challenges and practical constraints.
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SBI appeals to Supreme Court: Seeks extension of March 6 deadline for electoral bonds data submissio
India | Mar 04, 2024, 08:49 PM ISTIn a bid to secure additional time, SBI has filed an urgent plea with the Supreme Court, citing the need for more time to compile and furnish the necessary data.
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Is SC's decision to strike down electoral bonds scheme before elections big blow to all parties?
India | Feb 19, 2024, 07:52 PM ISTThe scheme, which was notified by the government on January 2, 2018, was pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring in transparency in political funding.
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Income Tax 2024: How to file for tax deductions on donations to political parties? Know all details
Business | Feb 16, 2024, 10:33 AM ISTDonations to political parties are tax-exempt, provided they are directed towards political parties recognised by the Election Commission.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 15, 2024
India | Feb 16, 2024, 09:44 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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BJP reacts to SC scrapping electoral bonds scheme: 'It was brought for transparency in poll funding'
India | Feb 15, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTNoting that the verdict has been delivered by a constitution bench of the Supreme Court, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the judgment runs into hundreds of pages and requires a comprehensive study before a structured reply is given by the party.
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'Proof of Modi govt's corrupt policies': Rahul after SC declares electoral bonds unconstitutional
India | Feb 15, 2024, 06:25 PM ISTThe Congress welcomed the Supreme Court verdict striking down the electoral bonds scheme, and said that it will reinforce the power of votes over notes. In a post on X, Mallikarjun Kharge said he hoped the government will stop resorting to "such mischievous ideas" in the future.
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Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds scheme: Know the chronology of events
Explainers | Feb 15, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTThe Supreme Court's ruling declaring the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional dealt a significant blow to the government. Here's a summary of the events leading to this landmark decision: