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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…

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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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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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:

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

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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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

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

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

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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.

Dynamite News

BJP, Congress gets EC notice on violation of MCC; To reply by April 29

In a notice to BJP President J P Nadda, the poll panel has sought a response by Monday to complaints filed by the Congress, CPI and CPI (ML), regarding the remarks made by PM Modi on April 21 in Rajasthan’s Banswara. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Amroha, 4 YouTubers get EC notices

The district election office in Amroha has issued notices to the Superintendent of Police seeking action against four YouTubers under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct through their posts.

The Hindu

Labour Dept. warns against denying paid holiday on poll day

The Labour Department mandates paid holiday for employees on polling day, while EC sets up voter facilitation centres.

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Disappearing gender gap trend continues in voting in general elections in T.N.

Chennai women voters surpass men in turnout, closing gender gap in elections, with women voting slightly higher since 2014.

The Hindu

As campaigning ends in Karnataka’s 14 constituencies, EC makes plans to ensure increased voter turnout amid mounting heat

With campaigning in the 14 constituencies that go to polls on April 26 ending on Wednesday, the Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of polls. A total of 2.88 crore electors are eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies.

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