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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme that allows anonymous donations to political parties by purchasing electoral bonds from the State Bank of India (SBI), saying anonymous electoral bonds violated citizens’ right to information. Speaking about the scheme that allows anonymous donations to political parties by purchasing electoral bonds from the State Bank of India (SBI), Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said, “The right to information of the voter isn’t justified to curb black money.” He explained, “Fundamental right to privacy includes citizen’s right to political privacy. Information about a citizen’s political affiliation can lead…

AERIAL VIEW The proponents of electoral bonds argue that they promote transparency by ensuring that political parties receive donations through formal banking channels, which can be audited by government authorities. Furthermore, the identity of the donors remains confidential, reducing the risk of retaliation or intimidation for their political affiliations. However, since their inception, electoral bonds have been a subject of significant controversy, with many questioning whether they have achieved their intended goals or have instead facilitated opacity in political financing. One of the main criticisms of electoral bonds is the lack of transparency regarding the source of funds. SURAJ NANDREKAR…

Goemkarponn desk MAPUSA: Colvale police have booked a case against two known persons for committing the theft of 24 battery cells worth Rs 1.5 lakh belonging to BSNL from the telephone exchange near the Ram Mandir at Colvale. According to the police, the incident happened on February 10 between 19:30 and 12:30. A St. Cruz resident named Prashant Baviskar has filed a police complaint alleging that the two broke open the main door’s lock to enter the building and stole something. The two have been charged with a crime by Colvale police under Sections 457, and 380 read with 34…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: Canacona police uncovered illicit liquor storage facilities during raids at three locations close to Tirval-Poinguinim, which is only 500 meters from the Karnataka border. Eight people were arrested as a result of the crackdown; four of them were Karnataka-based traffickers and four of the owners. Through the combined efforts of Canacona PI Chandrakant Gawas and SDPO Canacona Dy SP Tika Singh, over Rs 5 lakh worth of different brands of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) were seized. It was discovered that the places where illegal alcohol was stored were obviously breaking the law.

Goemkarponn desk ST INEZ: On Wednesday night, tensions over ongoing Smart City construction erupted in St. Inez, Panaji. Residents stopped the project because they were angry that a power line had been damaged during the installation and that Smart City officials had trespassed onto their private land. The disagreement started when workers were digging up the walkway to replace the pavers as part of a remodelling project. Residents complained that the designated area violated their property, and one store owner expressed annoyance at the ongoing disruption the construction was causing. “They have been excavating this area for a year, and…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a shocking incident, a man who fell from Chodan ferry was rescued by crew member. As per information, locals say the man who was drunk got on the ferry and while the ferry was en-route, he lost balance and fell into the Mandovi river. On noticing the man fall, the crew of ferry rescued the man. Ferry crew said that the incident happened last evening at 6 pm. The person was then admitted to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) for treatment.

The court mandated that SBI must disclose details of political parties that received electoral bonds since the inception of the scheme in 2018. New Delhi: In a landmark judgment today, the Supreme Court of India declared the electoral bonds scheme for political funding as unconstitutional, citing a violation of citizens’ right to information. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud termed the scheme arbitrary and expressed concerns about its potential to lead to quid pro quo arrangements between political parties and donors. “Electoral bonds scheme has to be struck down as unconstitutional. It violates the right to information of citizens, about…