Various political parties, including the BJP, Congress, and Trinamool Congress, have submitted details of electoral bonds received and encashed to the Election Commission (EC), following a Supreme Court order. The EC instructed all parties to submit these details by November 15, in adherence to a November 2 Supreme Court directive. While some parties met the deadline, the EC will continue to accept responses beyond the due date for submission to the Supreme Court by November 19. The BJP provided year-wise details of electoral bonds received and encashed between March 2018 and September 30, 2023. Electoral bonds, allowing anonymous donations to political parties, are sold quarterly by the government through SBI. Dig deeper
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted on Wednesday that India's strategic approach to oil purchases amid the Russia-Ukraine war has played a crucial role in softening global oil and gas markets, thereby contributing to managing global inflation. While the West imposed sanctions on Russian oil exports, India's refiners capitalized on discounted Russian oil, preventing a potential surge in global oil prices. Jaishankar emphasized that India's purchase policies were essential in safeguarding its position in the international market against European competition. The minister noted that India's strategic decisions prevented higher global oil prices and ensured respect in the markets, particularly in the context of LNG supplies. Dig deeper
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