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Congress Lok Sabha truncated list likely on Friday

Congress Election Committee finalizes candidates for seven to nine Parliament seats in Telangana.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi likely to seek re-election from Wayanad

Congress central election committee seems to have cleared candidature Rahul Gandhi for Wayanad during its meeting to discuss the first batch of 2024 Lok Sabha poll candidates;

The Hindu

BJP to decide 28 candidates for Lok Sabha seats today

The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) will meet today to decide on the candidates for the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said. Read further story on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal officials have been warned to curb poll violence, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar ensures fair elections in West Bengal, deploying CAPF and monitoring borders to prevent violence and inducements.

The Hindu

CEC Rajiv Kumar reviews poll preparedness in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha election

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the poll preparedness in West Bengal and said that there will be a few polling stations which will be run entirely by women. Read further on Dynamite News:

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T.N. Cash-for-votes: Post-EC warning, police devise strategies

After ECI warning, T.N. police devise plans to curb freebies, cash distribution in LS poll

The Hindu

2024 Lok Sabha polls | BJP first list of 195 candidates is out; PM Modi keeps Varanasi

BJP candidate list 2024: BJP announces PM Modi to contest from Varanasi in Lok Sabha elections, names 34 Union Ministers in first list.

The Hindu

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Political crisis in Himachal created by those who have taken contract of toppling govts: Digvijaya

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleged that the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh was created by those who have “taken the contract of toppling governments”.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha Poll 2024: BJP may release first list of 100 candidates soon

Sources said that the list was finalised in the CEC meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CEC, EC organise meeting with political parties; review poll preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner (EC) meet with political parties in Chennai ahead of elections to review preparedness and address concerns.

The Hindu

Putin’s antiwar rival blocked from contesting Russia presidential election

Boris Nadezhdin, who has won support for his criticism of the Ukraine war, vows to challenge poll commission’s decision.

Al Jazeera

PM Modi-headed committee to meet on February 7 to select new Election Commissioner

The committee, led by PM Narendra Modi, will meet to select the new Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 713

As the war enters its 713th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russian authorities cast doubt on antiwar hopeful’s election bid

Boris Nadezhdin says officials claim to have found invalid signatures backing his bid to run for president in March.

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Wind and Solar Power Capacity to Surpass Coal for First Time in China

The renewable energy sources will make up around 1,300 gigawatts of the country’s installed capacity by the end of 2024, industry body says

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war critic submits bid to challenge Putin for Russia’s presidency

Putin win seen as forgone conclusion, but Boris Nadezhdin’s opposition to the war has won him significant support.

Dynamite News

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election Commission to hold meeting in Uttar Pradesh

With the Lok Sabha elections only a few months away, the Election Commission of India will visit Uttar Pradesh and hold a meeting with district officers on January 30 to review preparedness for the polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Appointment of CEC, EC | Supreme Court refuses to stay new law; issues notice for hearing in April

The Supreme Court on January 12 declined to stay a new law which brushed aside an apex court judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high-powered selection committee to appoint Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

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Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal

"Elections are sometimes turbulent": Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner on deployment of law enforcement agencies. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to injunct the implementation of a new law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Gopal Singh plea asked the court to implement an “independent and transparent system of selection, constituting a neutral and independent selection…

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Bill for appointment of CEC, ECs

President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to bills for Chief Election Commissioner and periodicals registration, simplifying process and reducing time.

The Hindu

Parliament gives nod to bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs

The Lok Sabha passes a Bill to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha.

The Hindu

On selecting Election Commissioners | Explained

Law to appoint Chief Election Commissioner & Election Commissioners passed by Rajya Sabha, likely to be enacted into law. Bill provides for selection committee of PM, Leader of Opposition & Cabinet Minister.

Chicago Sun-Times

Previewing the Chicago Elite Classic’s girls basketball matchups

The annual Chicago Elite Classic is back for its 12th year. The event is one of the premier events of the high school basketball season. Starting last season, the CEC devoted an entire day to girl’s basketball and showcased the immense talent around the area.

The Hindu

Government convenes all-party meeting on December 2 ahead of Parliament Session

Govt convenes meeting of floor leaders Dec 2 ahead of Winter session of Parliament. 37 Bills pending, 12 for consideration/passing, 7 for introduction/passing. Govt to present Supplementary Demands for Grants. Report of Ethics Committee on "cash-for-query" allegations against MP Moitra to be tabled. Three key Bills to replace colonial era…

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