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Effective use of technology by EC will enhance poll-related activities: President

President Droupadi Murmu praises the Election Commission's use of technology and efforts to enhance inclusivity in elections.

The Hindu

Pita survives media shareholding case

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party, did not hold shares in a media business when he applied to run for office last year, and his MP status remains intact.

Bangkok Post

EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan

European Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country.

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81% of citizen responses have affirmed simultaneous polls: Law Ministry

The Ram Nath Kovind-led committee on "One Nation One Election" receives over 20,000 responses, with 81% supporting simultaneous polls.

The Hindu

ECI estimates ₹10,000 crore needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls held

The Election Commission of India estimates that ₹10,000 crore is needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls are held.

The Hindu

Putting on hold decision to approach court but will go ahead with senior Nationals: WFI EC

NEW DELHI: The newly-elected executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday struck a conciliatory note with the government after offering to initiate dialogues with the sports ministry for the revocation of its suspension while putting on hold decision to approach the court seeking relief.

The Times of India

IOA CEO appointment: 12 EC members allege president PT Usha 'exerted pressure', legend denies

NEW DELHI: Around a dozen of Executive Council (EC) members of Indian Olympic Association alleged that president P.T.Usha "exerted pressure" on them to pave the way for Raghu Iyer's appointment as CEO, a charge that the legendary athlete termed "shameful".

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WFI seeks suspension of revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

The Wrestling Federation of India plans to seek dialogue with the Sports Ministry to lift its suspension.

The Hindu

EC reschedules U.P. legislative council bypoll due to public holiday for temple consecration ceremony

The Election Commission reschedules a bypoll in Uttar Pradesh due to a public holiday for a temple ceremony.

The Hindu

WFI to go ahead with EC meeting on January 16, set to ratify decisions taken during AGM

The suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will go ahead with its Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi and has vowed not to budge from its decision to host the national championships despite the Sports Ministry issuing a warning against it.

The Hindu

A near-complete dam linked to Ken-Betwa project is yet to get environment clearance

A major dam project of the Madhya Pradesh government was found to be in violation of environment clearance laws by an expert committee

The Hindu

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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Ensure a ‘spotless’ election, Chief Election Commissioner tells State poll officials

The Election Commission holds a brainstorming session with Chief Electoral Officers to prepare for upcoming elections.

The Hindu

In Karanpur, a consolation prize for Rajasthan Congress

Rupinder Singh Kooner’s victory has infused the Rajasthan Congress with some energy

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EC should apologise to the people of J&K for failing to hold elections: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah criticised the EC over the delay in holding elections in the Union Territory.

Evening Standard

London gets its appetite back: Restaurant openings rise to highest number since pandemic

Steady recovery suggests London restaurant scene may be in healthier state than feared

Fortune

The European bureaucrat who sends a chill through Big Tech just said she's looking closely at Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI. It could be a very big deal

Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s top antitrust official, has a history of investigating Microsoft, Google, and their Big Tech peers.

The Hindu

SC stays Bombay HC order asking EC to hold Pune LS bypoll immediately

Supreme Court stays Bombay High Court order to EC to hold bypoll for Pune Lok Sabha seat; questions delay in poll panel.

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Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy

Questions raised over official turnout of 40 percent after opposition boycott call and reports of empty polling centres.

The Hindu

Decoding the Adani-Hindenburg judgment

Supreme Court order on Adani-Hindenburg matter limits inquiries to SEBI, ruling no regulatory failure; verdict raises questions on transparency & justice.

The Hindu

Election Commission tweaks rules for allocation of symbols to unrecognised political parties

The Election Commission of India brought in new rules for allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties

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Penalties, retrospective approvals: How 11 mining, infra giants were given backdoor breathers

In a possible setback for companies operating without prior environment clearance in violation of norms, the Supreme Court has stayed the Union environment ministry’s ex-post facto approval to such projects – some running for well over a decade.

The Hindu

ULFA pact: an accord of safeguards?

The tripartite peace deal between the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom, the Centre and the Assam government may have more to offer for the BJP agenda than for peace plans

The Times of India

IOA forms panel to run affairs of Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: Acting upon the sports ministry’s request, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed a three-member ad-hoc committee to manage the day-today affairs of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which was found guilty of ‘blatantly disregarding the procedural norms’ and ‘appearing to be in complete control…

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Union Sports Ministry instructs IOA to form ad-hoc committee for controlling day-to-day affairs of WFI

The Union Sports Ministry on Sunday instructed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to manage and control the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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