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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to launch a 100-day programme focused on tackling air pollution, flooding and transparency while implementing his 261 campaign policies.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart to begin second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday

Chadchart Sittipunt will officially begin his second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday, following certification of the capital’s election results by the Election Commission.

Bangkok Post

Dinner diplomacy: Von der Leyen and Erdoğan’s working dinner comes with a side of tension

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have to chew over much more than just hors d'oeuvres Wednesday evening at a working dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Observers expect her to weigh papering over disputes from both sides with the country's geostrategic value.

Euronews

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Battle for TMC name, symbol reaches decisive stage as rival camps prepare to face EC

A fierce battle for control of the Trinamool Congress is escalating as rival factions prepare to present their claims to the Election Commission. Both sides are vying for the party's name, symbol, and organizational structure, with the dissident group asserting numerical strength among legislators and having taken control of party…

The Economic Times

TMC leader Shakir Ali gets conditional bail in Ram Navami violence case

A special court has granted conditional bail to TMC leader Shakir Ali, husband of former MP Aparupa Poddar, in connection with the 2023 Hooghly Ram Navami rally violence. Ali, a former Rishra municipality councillor, was arrested earlier this week. The court mandated his appearance before the NIA fortnightly and prohibited…

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Karnataka CEO orders house-to-house distribution of SIR forms after complaints

Karnataka CEO V Anbukkumar has directed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to personally visit homes for distributing voter enumeration forms, addressing complaints of non-compliance. This Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims to ensure accurate electoral rolls. The process, ongoing until July 29, faces allegations of irregularities from JD(S) and BJP leaders, who…

The Economic Times

AIADMK faces another jolt as former minister Vaigai Selvan resigns from party

AIADMK faces another blow as former minister Vaigai Selvan resigns. This follows ex-ministers C Vijayabaskar and MR Vijayabhaskar joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). They cited betrayal of party ideology and alleged AIADMK leadership ignored alliance calls with TVK, instead secretly negotiating with the DMK. The leaders emphasized their move…

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SIR: YSRCP requests EC to extend exercise by one month in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh's ruling YSRCP has requested the Election Commission to extend the electoral roll revision by a month, alleging significant flaws in form distribution and digitisation. The party claims forms were marked as delivered without reaching voters in many areas, and digital uploads are inconsistent. They highlighted difficulties in remote…

The Economic Times

EU Cracks Down On Chinese Imports And Joins Pax Silica In Bid To Cut Strategic Dependence

The European Union has taken new measures to protect its steel industry and curb the flood of low-value e-commerce parcels. The moves escalate its push to rebalance a trade relationship with China that officials now call strategically unsustainable.

Benzinga

Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.

Euronews

EC announces bypolls to 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat on July 30

Bypolls for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are scheduled for July 30, the Election Commission announced. The vacancies in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur arose from resignations, disqualification, and a death. Nominations close on July 13, with counting on August 3. The Model Code of Conduct is…

The Economic Times

When is the next London heatwave? Latest forecast as 'Azores High' to bring long hot spell

Latest weather forecast as another sweltering London heatwave looms

Evening Standard

Constitutional Court rejects three petitions

The Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed three petitions challenging the actions of state agencies and cabinet ministers, ruling the petitioners had failed to demonstrate any direct violation of their constitutional rights.

Bangkok Post

MP questions watchdogs' big budgets

A People's Party (PP) MP has questioned the performance of three constitutional independent agencies, saying they receive almost 10 billion baht in annual funding but have failed to execute their tasks efficiently.

Bangkok Post

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Euronews

Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

The Economic Times

Opposition attacking EC over SIR to mask poll defeats, displaying 'peak hypocrisy': BJP

The BJP has accused opposition parties of "peak hypocrisy" for criticizing the Election Commission's electoral roll revision process. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated that opposition parties conveniently support the same exercise when it benefits them politically, but oppose it elsewhere to create excuses for electoral losses. He alleged that the…

The Economic Times

Twenty-three parties, Independent MP write to Chief Justice on SIR, role of EC

Twenty-three political parties, including INDIA bloc members, AAP, and DMK, have jointly written to the Chief Justice of India concerning the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related matters. The opposition's move highlights their reliance on the judiciary when other avenues are exhausted, appealing to its conscience…

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8 Horror Key Comics That Collectors are Scrambling to Find Now

Horror comics have always been the rebellious cousin of the superhero genre. Historically, it took time for superhero comics to become as popular and as important as they are today. In the 1950s, during the Silver Age of comics especially, the Comics Code Authority and other censorship entities would neuter…

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Bangkok Post

Senate poll fixing case 'on track'

The Election Commission (EC) is on track to complete its review of the high-profile Senate election collusion case within the legal timeframe, EC chairman Narong Klanwarin said, rejecting allegations the agency is delaying proceedings.

Bangkok Post

EC ready to stage Bangkok polls, eyes 70% turnout

The Election Commission (EC) says it is ready for Bangkok's gubernatorial and council elections on Sunday and expects voter turnout to top 70%.

Euronews

Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.

The Economic Times

SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial polls

A new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accurate voter lists. The textbook commends the Election Commission of India for conducting impartial polls amidst challenges like fake news and intimidation. While the SIR aims to update rolls,…

Bangkok Post

People’s Party presses EC to act on Senate collusion case

People’s Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu on Friday disclosed additional evidence in the Senate election collusion case, starting with testimony collected in Nakhon Phanom province.

Euronews

Von der Leyen to visit Pashinyan in Yerevan to build on Armenia’s pro-EU vote

As the EU rolls out a support package for Armenia, European Commission President von der Leyen is set to meet re-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan after he secured a decisive pro-West mandate from the Armenian people, sources confirmed to Euronews.

The Economic Times

Mamata seeks Madan Mitra as chief whip after showcausing Firhad; Speaker says matter sub-judice

A significant rift within the TMC has deepened as Mamata Banerjee's faction seeks to replace Firhad Hakim as Chief Whip with Madan Mitra. This follows Hakim's alignment with the dissident group led by Ritabrata Banerjee. The move escalates the internal power struggle, with both organizational and legislative wings now contested…

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