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CJI calls for registry of ex-judges to serve in alternative dispute resolution

The CJI said the experience of former judges is a valuable national resource that should not go untapped after retirement.
Published on Apr 26, 2026 09:37 am IST

What led to Ajit Pawar plane crash? CID takes over probe into freak accident

The small aircraft, which took off from Mumbai around 8.10 am, crashed near Baramati airport during a landing attempt.
Published on Jan 29, 2026 10:07 am IST

ADR data shows 28 percent sitting women MPs, MLAs face criminal cases

Several woman lawmakers have cases registered against them with serious criminal charges
Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:07 pm IST

This chief minister, with 15 lakh net worth, is the ‘poorest’: Report

Mamata Banerjee, Omar Abdullah and Pinarayi Vijayan are among the list prepared by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:31 pm IST

ADRE 2024: Assam government confirms to retain exam pattern as per feedback

Previously, the state government had announced about holding examinations for recruitment in grade 3 and 4, besides filling vacancies in different departments by April next year. (File Photo)
Published on Jul 13, 2024 11:41 am IST

21 newly elected Bihar Lok Sabha MPs have declared criminal cases: ADR report

Of the 12 BJP MPs, as many as eight (67%) have declared criminal cases. (Representative file photo)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 11:19 am IST

93% of MPs crorepati, 46% facing criminal charges: ADR report

According to the report, 504 of the 543, i.e. 93% of the total winning candidates are crorepatis (Representative Photo)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 06:26 pm IST

22% winning candidates in Arunachal assembly polls have criminal cases: ADR report

Additionally, 20% (12 candidates) have declared serious criminal cases, up from 13% (8 out of 60) in 2019. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 12:58 pm IST

180 candidates in phase 6 of Lok Sabha polls face criminal charges: ADR report

Voting for phase six of the Lok Sabha polls will take place on May 25. (Representative file photo)
Updated on May 16, 2024 01:57 pm IST

'We have not forgotten': What SC said on 'paper ballot' option in EVM-VVPAT case

A bench headed by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta were hearing the pleas.
Published on Apr 16, 2024 05:11 pm IST

EVM-VVPAT issue: Supreme Court to hear pleas for 100% votes verification today

The VVPAT generates a paper slip which can be viewed by the voter. It is kept in a sealed cover and can be opened in case of a dispute. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 10:03 am IST

Contempt plea moved against SBI for defying SC order on electoral bonds’ disclosure

ADR mentioned the matter before CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud seeking a hearing on March 11. (Reuters file photo of SBI logo)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 11:38 am IST

BJP has highest income with 2360.84 cr, Congress 452.37 cr in FY 2022-23: ADR

The report analyses the total income and expenditure incurred, all over India, by all national parties. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 11:44 am IST

BJP received highest donations amounting to 719.858 cr in 2022-23: ADR report

The Indian National Congress (INC) stood second in comparison after it received 79.924 crore. (Representative file photo)
Published on Feb 15, 2024 10:24 am IST

BJP got 259 cr in donations via electoral trust in 2022-23: ADR

Electoral trusts are set up by companies with the objective to distribute the contributions received from other firms and individuals to the political parties. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 04:06 pm IST

16% candidates who contested LS, Assembly polls have criminal charges against them

According to the complete report material provided by ADR and MEW, a total of 14,117 candidates from Maharashtra who contested either Parliamentary, State assembly elections, or bypolls since 2004 have been analysed by ADR and MEW. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 11:15 pm IST

Ex-serviceman dies during physical test for police recruitment

Ex-serviceman dies during physical test for police recruitment
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 01:10 am IST

Bihar Assembly Election 2020: Despite SC directive, candidates with criminal record in the fray

Polling officials collect EVMs and others polling material at a distribution centre on the eve of second phase of Bihar Assembly Elections, in Patna on November 2.
Updated on Nov 02, 2020 05:57 pm IST

ADR seeks urgent hearing on electoral bonds case in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court last heard the matter on the issue of issue of electoral bonds on January 20 this year
Published on Oct 28, 2020 04:02 pm IST

Bihar Assembly Election 2020: 31% candidates contesting in first phase have criminal record

The three-phase polls for the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly will be held on October 28, November 3 and 7.
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 08:57 am IST

Govt announces new set of electoral bonds as Supreme Court examines plea on their stay

Electoral bonds are issued by the State Bank of India (SBI) for amounts ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 1 crore.
Updated on Jan 10, 2020 12:54 pm IST

Siwan, Gopalganj Lok Sabha seats have maximum emigrants in Bihar, fewer job avenues

In the absence of job opportunities and poor industrial growth, people emigrate from Bihar, either to other states or, if they can, overseas.
Published on May 09, 2019 04:28 pm IST

With assets worth Rs 77.7 crore, BJP’s Jayant Sinha richest fifth phase candidate in Jharkhand

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Hazaribagh constituency Union minister for State Jayant Sinha filing his nomination papers at Hazaribagh .
Published on May 01, 2019 04:56 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: 210 candidates contesting in Phase 4 face criminal cases

A total of 210 candidates contesting in phase four of the Lok Sabha elections face criminal charges, according to the National Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Updated on Apr 27, 2019 08:04 pm IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Jobs, health care top priorities for Jharkhand voters, reveals survey

Jharkhand Pradesh Mahila Congress workers campaign for their candidate Subodh Kant Sahay from Ranchi constituency for upcoming lok sabha election campaign 2019.
Published on Apr 26, 2019 04:07 pm IST

Job opportunities top priority of voters in Rajasthan: Survey

Jodhpur: Artisans paint drums with party symbols ahead of Lok Sabha election 2019 in Jodhpur, Friday, March 15, 2019.
Published on Apr 26, 2019 03:13 pm IST

Many crorepatis, candidates with criminal charge in 3 Jharkhand Lok Sabha seats voting on April 29

Voters awareness campaign in progress at Itkhori in Chatra, India,, April 24, 2019.
Updated on Apr 25, 2019 05:36 pm IST

Parties got 99.8 % donations through electoral bonds of 10 lakh, 1 crore donations: RTI plea

Social worker Chandrashekhar Goud shared the data received from State Bank of India (SBI) through an RTI query.
Updated on Apr 14, 2019 07:44 pm IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Candidates not complying with EC directive to declare criminal cases through ads

Poll officials demonstrating the functioning of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) during a training programme ahead Lok Sabha Election in Patna.
Published on Apr 09, 2019 04:21 pm IST