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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

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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:

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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…

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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.

The Hindu

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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…

The Hindu

Government convenes all party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session

All-party meet on December 2 ahead of Winter session of Parliament (Dec 4-22). Government keen to pass key bills, incl. Ethics Committee report on TMC MP Mahua Moitra, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and CEC/ECs bill. Opposition and former CECs protested latter bill.

The Hindu

No claimants for ₹699 crore cash and valuables seized, says Chief Electoral Officer

No political party has claimed ₹699cr seized in Hyderabad. 10,106 cases registered. 86% voter slips distributed. 32,730 personnel availed postal ballot. 55,779 ballot units for 35,655 polling stations. 40,000 State police, 25,000 from neighbouring States, 375 companies of central police forces deployed. CEC yet to respond to State govt's request.

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Teachers need to relearn ways to teach students of present day, say experts

Teachers learn digital skills to capture students' attention. Andrew Thangaraj, National Coordinator for MOOCs, suggests using 5-min reels. L. Suganthi, Dean of College of Engineering, Anna University, agrees. J. Prakash urges teachers to equip themselves with digital skills. Jagat Bhushan Nadda, CEC Director, launches two-day workshop on digital skills for…

The Hindu

Self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill draw diverse views

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 proposes self-regulation by broadcasters & broadcasting network operators. Legal experts have diverse views on the details. Shreya Suri (IndusLaw) welcomes self-regulation but questions personal details of Content Evaluation Committee (CEC) members. Virag Gupta (Supreme Court lawyer) questions OTT & satellite services' exemption from the…

The Hindu

Alleged use of bogus IDs in YC organisational poll, CEC seeks report

YC suffers setback as fraud allegations emerge: CPI(M) & BJP accuse YC of treason & breach of security; YC defends sanctity of polls; Sudhakaran says AICC to weigh merit of allegation.

The Hindu

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 provides for self-regulation by broadcasters and broadcasting network operators

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 seeks to provide for Content Evaluation Committees (CEC) and Broadcast Advisory Council (BAC) for self-regulation by broadcasters and broadcasting network operators. CECs to ensure compliance to Programme and Advertisement Codes, while BAC to hear complaints and make recommendations to govt. for further action. CECs…

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Winter Session of Parliament to start on December 4

Parliament winter session: Three key bills which seek to replace the IPC, CrPC and the Evidence Act are likely to be taken up for consideration during the session as the standing committee on Home has already adopted the three reports recently.

The Hindu

Election Code robs trade of glitter in Telangana amid upcoming polls

The Election Commission of India has set up a 24x7 control room in Hyderabad to monitor the seizures and to address grievances. Enforcement of poll code disrupts businesses in Telangana; ₹340.11 crore seized incl. gold, cash, liquor.

The Hindu

Congress Election Committee clears 45 names, will meet on Thursday again

Congress CEC meets to finalise Telangana candidates; AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge confident of victory, says BRS, BJP, AMIM know writing on wall & have nothing to show people except lies, loot & commission. Congress guarantees justice, welfare & progress.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Egypt to open Gaza border crossing for aid; SC to hear pleas on the arrest of NewsClick founders, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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NC, Cong. to rotate CEC post in Kargil hill council; Dr. Akhoon’s name proposed for first term

The National Conference and Congress agreed to rotate the post of the Chief Executive Councillor in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil

The Hindu

Former Chief Election Commissioner M.S. Gill passes away

Former CEC Manohar Singh Gill passes away after brief illness. He served as Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation, and was recipient of Padma Vibhushan. He was elected to Rajya Sabha on Congress ticket in 2004 and became Union Sports Minister in 2008. Condolences…

The Hindu

Congress to release first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls on Sunday, says Surjewala

Congress to release first list of M.P. candidates on Sunday. CEC meeting held in Delhi, attended by Kharge, Gandhi, Nath. Discussions held on 60 seats. Election on Nov 17, last date to file nomination Oct 30. Kharge says youth, women, Dalits, tribals, backward classes will get justice. BJP has named…

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