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Wine shop owners in Telangana bemoan cash seizure in election hustle

At least 150 outlets might have been affected by these searches of the 621 shops in the twin cities, Ranga Reddy and Medchal Malkajgiri districts.

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Case booked against Amit Shah, Kishan Reddy for violating poll code

The complaint was sent by TPCC senior vice-president G. Niranjan to the Election Commission Coordination Committee via an e-mail which was also sent to Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj.

The Hindu

Karnataka BJP seeks extension of polling hours on May 7 due to heat wave

Bengaluru The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission of India seeking an extension of the polling hours in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka that are going to the polls on May 7 due to prevailing heat wave.

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Election Commission asks political parties to stop registering voters for post-poll welfare schemes

Election Commission warns political parties against enrolling voters for post-election schemes under the guise of surveys.

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Manipur, misinformation, Revanna: Three issues ignored by Big Media this election season

The absence of something in the media is often not noted, especially in election season. But this morning, some readers of English newspapers in Mumbai, the city where I live, might have noticed the absence of Narendra Modi on their front pages. Barring The Indian Express, which had a front-page…

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LS Polls: ECI increases polling time in Telangana due to heatwave

Polling is from 7am to 6pm, extended from the earlier 7am to 5pm schedule. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD

IMD data shows that the heat waves in April this year were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and…

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The trouble with the Supreme Court’s EVM verdict

EVM-VVPAT verdict: Software intended for public use in a democracy needs to be open source so it’s always reliable and doesn’t demand trust in a single vendor

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Karnataka | Third-gender voter turnout less than 22% in the 14 constituencies that went to polls on April 26

The number of other gender electors in Karnataka has seen a 3.85% rise in this Lok Sabha election — from 4,826 in 2019 to 5,012 in 2024. While 3,067 electors from this group were eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies that went to the polls on April 26, the…

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KCR barred from electioneering for 48 hours for making derogatory comments against Congress leaders

KCR News: Election Commission bars former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao from campaigning for 48 hours for objectionable remarks against Congress.

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In Baramati, Ajit and Sunetra’s ‘double engine growth’ vs sympathy for saheb and Supriya

Under a full moon, a tractor’s light bounces off chairs wet from a drizzle at an election meeting in Late village, about 22 kilometres from western Maharashtra’s Baramati. The power supply was cut an hour before NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s nephew Yugendra Pawar got up to urge the audience to…

Newslaundry

Election Commission asks AAP to modify its Lok Sabha election campaign song

AAP LS poll campaign song: Aam Aadmi Party claims Election Commission banned Lok Sabha campaign song criticizing BJP and investigation agencies, EC yet to respond.

The Hindu

Anurag Thakur’s comments reflect arrogant mentality: Asaduddin Owaisi

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president said that the country belongs to Dalits and Adivasis.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Rahul, Priyanka urged to contest polls from Amethi and Rae Bareli; over 140 hectares gutted in Uttarakhand forest fires, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 28, 2024

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Dynamite News

EC directs repolling on one booth in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar on April 29

The Election Commission has directed to conduct repoll in one polling station in the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka on April 29. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Poll pivots, EVMs, Sreenivasan Jain’s show

Hi NL team,

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Morning Digest | SC backs EVM-VVPAT but notes chances for human error; Congress may name Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha candidates today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 27, 2024

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Despite early morning rush, voter turnout in Bengaluru constituencies marginally lower than in 2019

Bengaluru polling stations experience long queues, celebrities vote, and Bengaluru Rural sees increased voter turnout in 2024 elections.

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Lok Sabha polls | About 61% turnout in Phase II; polling largely peaceful

Lok Sabha elections: Peaceful second phase polling in 88 constituencies across 13 States with nearly 61% voter turnout.

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Case against Tejasvi Surya, raid on helicopter, 60% turnout: Phase 2 of polling ends

A case against BJP’s Tejasvi Surya, suspension of a Tripura polling officer, and an ECI raid on a Biju Janata Dal leader’s helicopter – controversy shadowed the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. However, polling was held peacefully, with over 60 percent voter turnout across 88 seats in 13…

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In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha 2024

Bru voters in Tripura cast their votes in Lok Sabha elections 2024, marking their first participation in MP elections

The Hindu

On plea for fresh elections in places where NOTA emerges winner, SC seeks EC reply

Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on plea for fresh elections in constituencies where NOTA wins majority votes.

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H.D. Kumaraswamy accuses Election Commission of lack of transparency in Bengaluru Rural constituency in Karnataka

BJP candidate and noted cardiologist C.N. Manjunath, who is pitted against Congress candidate D.K. Suresh in the constituency.

Newcastle Herald

'Not just a woman's duty': call for more male early childhood educators

'Caring for the youngest shouldn't be limited by gender.'

The Hindu

Many colourful ways urge people to vote

Election officials roped in youth icons like movie stars, sportsmen, corporate leaders and others to participate in rallies, street marches and other activities to send out a strong message.

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