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‘Not the first time’: Cong writes to EC seeking action against Amish Devgan over Ram temple ‘monologue’

The Congress has submitted a complaint to the Election Commission of India over a News18 India show anchored by Amish Devgan which the party said allegedly violated the Model Code of Conduct by invoking religious sentiments.

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iPhones in the EU could get a major Apple Pay upgrade as soon as next month — Apple to offer rival wallets NFC access to dodge massive fine

A new report says the EU is ready to accept Apple's proposed tap-to-pay changes, which will give rival wallets access to NFC on iPhone.

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Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words

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Dharmapuri records Tamil Nadu’s highest poll percentage

The Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency registered a voter turnout of 81.48%, the highest in Tamil Nadu in the 2024 general election, according to data provided by the Election Commission.

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EC chalked out seven-phase polls to assist BJP campaigning: Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of India of favoring PM Modi in seven-phase polls

The Hindu

Agency action, BJP’s share: Here’s why Modi’s claims on electoral bonds don’t add up

If you’ve spent a few minutes on social media this week, you’ll probably know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out strongly in support of the controversial electoral bonds scheme. In an interview with ANI, he said it was a “success story”, an “honest and pure” attempt to maintain “transparency”…

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Voter turnout reduced by at least two percentage points in 30 constituencies in T.N.

Analysis of voter turnout in Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha polls shows a decrease compared to previous elections.

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UK rejects talks on EU-wide youth mobility scheme

The European Commission had asked EU members for permission to open negotiations, but there is no interest from the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Hafta 481: Trust deficit in EVMs, BJP manifesto

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Anand Vardhan are joined by political analyst Suhas Palshikar, tech expert Madhav Deshpande, and professor Shruti Kapila.

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Morning Digest | Phase 1 of Lok Sabha election registers 62.37% polling; India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 20, 2024

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Election in Tripura peaceful; Congress, CPI(M) allege misconduct

Elections: Peaceful voting in Tripura marred by allegations of malpractice, with voter turnout expected to exceed 75%.

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Despite heatwave, Phase I of Lok Sabha polls registers 62.37% polling

First phase of Lok Sabha polls sees 62.37% voter turnout across 21 States, with incidents of violence reported.

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Congress wants EC to take note of BJP’s use of ‘one issue’ to seek votes

Congress accuses BJP of using social media to attract voters with one issue, urging Election Commission to intervene.

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General elections 2024 Phase 1 | How to check your polling booth, do’s and dont’s on polling day

Lok Sabha elections 2024: A comprehensive guide on how to find your polling booth; do’s and don’ts at a polling booth during general elections 2024.

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Morning Digest | Supreme Court says EVMs are accurate unless they are maligned by human bias; X takes down four posts on EC order, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 17, 2024

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BRS moves EC seeking action against top police officials investigating phone tapping case

BRS requests EC to transfer Hyderabad police officials for alleged political interference in phone tapping case.

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X takes down four posts by leaders of BJP, AAP, YSR Congress, TDP on Election Commission of India order

Election Commission of India orders takedown of political posts on social media platform X, sparking freedom of expression debate.

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Micro observers to monitor vulnerable polling booths in Villupuram

Micro observers to monitor 67 critical polling booths in Villupuram district, ensuring fair and transparent elections.

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BJP urges EC to stop Congress’s guarantee outreach campaign, alleges party indulging in bribery

BJP accuses Congress of bribery through 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' program, seeks EC intervention to stop corrupt practices.

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Poll panel reviews implementation of model code, expresses satisfaction

Election Commission of India reviews Lok Sabha election compliance, satisfied with political parties' adherence to model code of conduct.

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ECI bans Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remarks on Hema Malini

Election Commission bars Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over derogatory remarks.

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EC issues warning to Tharoor over cash-for-votes allegations against Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Election Commission reprimands Shashi Tharoor for violating model code of conduct in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.

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Morning Digest | Everyone will regret attacking electoral bond scheme, says PM Modi; Taliban govt says it is ‘particularly committed’ to protect rights of Hindus and Sikhs, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 16, 2024

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BJP moves EC against Rahul Gandhi for remarks against Modi

The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accusing him of creating “a linguistic and cultural divide” with his remarks during his recent Lok Sabha election campaign in Coimbatore.

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Yechury writes to EC objecting to I-T notice to Thrissur committee of CPI(M)

Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] general secretary Sitaram Yechury has written to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stating that the income tax notice served on the bank account of the party’s Thrissur district committee when the election process has begun is “violative” of a level playing field.

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