Election Commission prohibited use of animals in Election Campaigns
The Election commission on 27 September 2012 directed the Political Parties and candidates not to use birds and animals in the campaigns. The commission also directed that in case the use of animal is unavoidable then the party or candidate will have to ensure that no harm is caused to the animal including violation of any law as well as cruelty towards the creature.
Former Navy Chief Nirmal Verma appointed as Indian envoy to Canada
Nirmal Verma, the former navy chief on 27 September 2012 was appointed as India’s high commissioner to Canada. His appointment to the post happened on the recommendation of the PMO to the president, who cleared his name for the vacancy.
Latest Appointments
- Abhishek Matoria elected as the President of Indian Boxing Federation
- C.P. Joshi appointed to be the new Railway Minister
- Rajiv Mehta appointed as Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau
- Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi took over as the new Indian Navy Chief
- Justice Altamas Kabir appointed as the New Chief Justice of India
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