69% of funds for national, regional political parties from unknown sources

January 25, 2017

New Delhi, Jan 25: Fifty-seven national and regional political parties collected donations of Rs 11,367.34 crore between 2004-05 and 2014-15, but 69% of it were from “unknown” sources, an analysis by a private election watchdog said on Tuesday.

The Association for Democratic Rights (ADR) has demanded that full details of all donors be made available for public scrutiny under the RTI as a very large percent of the income cannot be traced to the original donor.

The Congress has collected the highest donations amounting to Rs 3,982.09 crore during the 11 fiscals.

The party also topped the list for collecting money from unknown sources running into

Rs 3,323.39 crore or 83% of the total income.

The Congress is followed by the BJP with total donations of Rs 3,272.63 crore, of which 65% or Rs 2,125.91 crore was from unknown sources. Donations from unknown sources means income declared in the I-T returns by parties without giving the source of income for donations below Rs 20,000.

According to the analysis by the ADR, the parties together collected Rs 11,367.34 crore but only Rs 1,835.63 core or 16% of the total income was from known sources.

Up 313%

The ADR said the income of national parties from unknown sources increased by 313%, from Rs 274.13 crore in 2004-05 to Rs 1,130.92 crore in financial year 2014-15.

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Mangaluru NRI returning from Saudi Arabia arrested over Instagram post

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

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December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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