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Naima Gulrez makes history in AMU; sparks controversy

Prof. Naima K. Gulrez, the first woman in AMU's 100-year history, is among five potential candidates for the VC post. Her credentials, cultural affinity with the President & Education Minister, and her husband's role as acting VC have sparked debate on fairness. Insiders say she ticks all boxes sought by…

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Supreme Court seeks data on donations through electoral bonds, reserves verdict

Supreme Court gives Election Commission of India two weeks to produce data on contributions to political parties via electoral bonds scheme. CJI Chandrachud said ultimate purpose is to reduce unaccounted cash in electoral system, encourage banking channels and bring transparency.

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Congress accuses Kailash Vijayvargiya of ‘hiding pending rape case’ in poll affidavit, to approach EC

The Madhya Pradesh Congress said on Wednesday that it will file a complaint with the Election Commission of India

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Belarusians who fled repression face new hurdles as they try to rebuild their lives abroad

Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians who fled repression in their homeland face the prospect of having invalid documents after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree halting passport renewals abroad

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No exit poll between 7 a.m. November 7 and 6.30 p.m. November 30: Election Commission

EC bans conduct, publication and publicity of exit polls for five State Assembly elections from Nov 7-30. Polls in Chhattisgarh on Nov 7 and 17, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana on Nov 7, 17, 25 and 30 respectively. Violators face imprisonment of up to two years or fine or…

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TS-Genco hopes to get additional ToR for YTPS soon

NGT orders MoEF to issue additional ToR for Yadadri Thermal Power Station in Telangana within a month. Genco had filed compliance report to MoEF within six months against NGT's nine-month time. MoEF's delay causing Genco to incur huge losses & purchase energy from exchange at high cost. Hoping MoEF will…

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Scared Telangana bureaucracy treads cautious path to avoid EC wrath

Except for election-related work, the district-level officers are not touching any other work, it was pointed out. Newly transferred officers are running against time to cope up with the demanding poll-related functioning and getting familiarised with the requirements.

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EC publishes draft electoral rolls 2024 for Karnataka with 5.33 crore voters

The Election Commission on Friday published the 2024 draft electoral rolls for Karnataka with a total electorate of 5,33,77,162 voters, which is an increase by 2,91,596 votes since the election roll was published ahead of the elections to the Legislative Assembly.

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Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

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Himanta Biswa Sarma gets EC notice for speech targeting Chhattisgarh Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges Bhupesh Baghel opened "big market of religious conversion" in Chhattisgarh to weaken Sanatan Dharma. Criticizes Congress for failing to construct Ram temple in 70 years, attacking Baghel for farm loan waiver

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EC to appoint ‘Newton’ actor Rajkummar Rao as National Icon

Rajkummar Rao to be inducted as National Icon by Election Commission. His portrayal of a principled govt clerk in 'Newton' won accolades. EC has recognised Pankaj Tripathi, Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Dhoni & Mary Kom as national icons.

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Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

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Congress demands dismissal of Minister found violating model code of conduct

Congress urges Madhya Pradesh Governor to sack Revenue Minister Rajput for offering ₹25 lakh to booth in-charges for votes. EC registered FIR, but Congress demands inquiry into source of income & Govt dismissal. Oza questions if BJP leaders will support such a Minister & restricts comment on ticket distribution.

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EU discusses Bulgaria's gas transit tax that has angered Hungary and Serbia

The European Commission says it's discussing with Bulgaria its introduction of a fee on Russian gas transits, a measure that has angered EU co-member Hungary as well as Serbia — both recipients of Russian gas

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'Mahayuti' to focus on winning 45 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on October 18 said constituents of the ‘Mahayuti’ (grand alliance) will now focus on winning 45 out of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats in the State, in the general elections due next year.

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The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA

Despite all levels of government being acutely aware of the special needs of the Indian Himalayan Region, the region’s vulnerabilities and fragility have not been considered separately

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Very disappointed with IOA's failure to appoint full-time CEO, says IOC

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday expressed its “disappointment” over Indian Olympic Association (IOA) failing to appoint a full-time CEO to manage the day-to-day affairs of the organisation, despite the elections to its new executive council (EC) taking place in December last year.

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Prepare Ramanthapur tank work fence estimate after seeking EC permission: HC tells GHMC chief

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Congress CEC meet approves 60 names amid high expectations from TS candidates

Congress CEC approves 60 candidates for Telangana Assembly elections. Screening committee headed by MP Muralidharan gave go-ahead to list. List likely to be announced before Congress leaders' bus yatra. TPCC president Reddy says more seats to BCs than BRS, Congress to come to power with >75 seats. Yatra to commence…

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BRS, Congress depending on money power to win elections: TS BJP

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Telangana Assembly Elections 2023 | CEO’s office receives names of officials to replace those transferred by the EC

ECI orders transfer of four District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and Commissioners of Police, including Hyderabad's C.V. Anand. State govt. submits names of three officers to replace them, after verifying APAR and Vigilance records.

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Are you going to conduct polls or shall we hold it, EC had issued ultimatum to Telangana officials

ECI cracks whip on Telangana govt, transfers 13 IPS officers, Collectors of four districts. EC team was in 'foul mood' over misuse of authority by State Govt. ECI unhappy with posting of non-cadre officers as SPs & creation of new districts. ECI also not pleased with Excise dept. Surprise transfer…

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On his 100th day in Maharashtra government, Ajit Pawar proclaims himself as national president of NCP

Mr. Ajit Pawar, who became Deputy CM for the fifth time, set a record for the largest number of appointments to this position since it was created in 1978, by joining hands with the NDA on July 2. On Tuesday, he marked his 100th day in office.

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BSP to ally with Gondwana party in M.P., Chhattisgarh; will fight alone in Rajasthan, Telangana

BSP to ally with GGP in MP & Chhattisgarh, contest on own in Rajasthan & Telangana. EC must ensure free & fair elections, curb misuse of govt machinery, money power & casteism/communalism. BSP had 6 MLAs in Rajasthan in 2018, but all merged with Congress. BSP had no success in…

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