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Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls in 5 States

While the BJP and the Congress are in bipolar contests in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, in Telangana, it is a triangular fight between the ruling BRS, the Congress and the BJP.

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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2011 election affidavit lands MLA aspirant in trouble now

Election affidavit filed in 2011 lands an MLA aspirant in trouble

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How can anyone call Sharad Pawar undemocratic, NCP MLA asks Ajit Pawar faction

NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad said the accusation that Sharad Pawar controlled the party as if it were his personal domain was like questioning the character of the party's founder. He added that the Supreme Court had said a legislative party cannot be termed a political party. He also said the…

The Hindu

Election Commission enforces ban on transfer of officials in Andhra Pradesh

VIJAYAWADA: Election Commission has imposed a ban on transfer of officials involved in preparation of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh till the completion of revision of rolls.

The Times of India

Congress faults EC for publishing final voters’ list despite objections

Congress objects to EC publishing final voters' list in Hyderabad despite objections raised. EC ignored Congress' request to postpone list till disposal of applications & removal of death, multiple & shifted voters. List comprises anomalies & more voters than actual in State.

The Hindu

Telangana Assembly Election | CEC Rajiv Kumar-led team in Hyderabad to access poll preparedness

On October 4, the focus would be on assessing poll preparedness at the grassroots level and district election officers and Superintendents of Police/ Commissioners of Police from all 33 districts in Telangana will make detailed presentations to the EC team.

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Have full faith that EC will make right decision, says NCP leader Jayant Patil on party name and symbol row

NCP leader Jayant Patil expresses faith in EC to make right decision on party's name, symbol dispute. He notes need for caste census to address OBC issues & urges Speaker to decide on disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs.

The Hindu

BJP ready for polls in J&K to decimate opponents: Party leader Kavinder Gupta

Kavinder Gupta says Omar Abdullah is living in fool’s paradise because the BJP’s accomplishments have changed the scenario not only in Jammu but also in Kashmir.

The Hindu

European Confederalist Society Launched To Promote Decentralization In EU

New initiative seeks to reform EU by focusing on core business and opposing centralization

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Telangana Chief Secretary directs officials to demonstrate poll preparedness to Election Commission team

Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari has asked the officials concerned to come prepared with all details for the forthcoming visit of the senior officials of the Election Commission (EC) of India to the State.

The Hindu

Delay in lifting clearance suspension over Yadadri Thermal Power Station after compliance of issues to cost State dearly

TSGenco is awaiting MoEF's response to lift suspension over EC for YTPS to meet energy demand. CBI case registered against lawyer of NGOs who filed petition in NGT. TSGenco complied with 3 issues raised by NGT & submitted compliance report to MoEF. No wildlife sanctuary in 10-km radius of project…

The Hindu

Sena Split | Cross-examination set for November 23, Sena (UBT) criticises delay

Maha Assembly Speaker announces cross-examination of disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs to start Nov 23. SC directed Speaker to spell out timeline for adjudication of petitions. Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises move, says hearings can be completed in a month.

The Hindu

The secret world of breast cancer: 17 surprising things I wish I’d known

I thought I knew all about the disease that took my mother when I was nine. But on being diagnosed myself, my eyes were opened to the myths and realities

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Will accept the final decision of Election Commission on NCP name and symbol: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar said he'll accept ECI's "final" decision on NCP name/symbol dispute. He noted both sides have gone to ECI & he'll accept its decision. He dismissed reports of replacing CM & said reports of Eknath Shinde's CM post have been doing rounds since June 2022 & are meaningless.

The Hindu

Kovind-led panel to invite political parties for their views on simultaneous elections

High-level panel, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, held first meeting to examine possibility of simultaneous elections. Home Minister Shah, Law Minister Meghwal and former Leader of Opposition Azad attended. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of single largest Opposition party, declined to join.

The Hindu

Senior EC team visits Ranchi for Special Summary Revision

The EC’s voter awareness song -- Mai Bharat Hoon -- was launched in five regional languages of Jharkhand comprising Santhali, Mundari, Kurukh, Ho and Kharia.

The Hindu

Supreme Court declines plea for independent audit of ‘source code’ of EVM system

Supreme Court declines to entertain petition seeking independent audit of EVM source code; says ECI constitutionally entrusted with superintendence and control of polls. Petitioner has not provided material to show ECI in breach of mandate.

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Aadhaar number not mandatory to be in electoral rolls, will clarify: EC tells SC

EC informs SC Aadhaar not mandatory for electoral rolls; 66.23cr cards uploaded. Petitioner alleges misuse of personal data; SC hears plea challenging Union govt's notification making Aadhaar submission mandatory.

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Election Commission to assess poll preparedness in Telangana with three-day visit

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to embark on a visit to Telangana, commencing on October 3. CEO Vikas Raj announced this visit, spanning three days, aimed at engaging with various stakeholders, evaluating poll readiness and fostering community interaction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After EC determines ‘split’ in NCP, Ajit Pawar confident Commission will give appropriate verdict

Ajit Pawar expresses confidence ECI will make appropriate decision on NCP split; Sharad Pawar-led faction seeks disqualification of rebel MLAs; Ajit Pawar's faction's X handle suspended after complaints from Sharad Pawar's faction.

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BJP’s national president Nadda to flag off second Parivartan Yatra in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Three days after rolling out its first ‘Parivartan Yatra’ from south Chhattisgarh, the BJP will kick-start the second such mass-contact programme from the northern part of the State on September 15.

The Times of India

No Chhetri, Jhingan, Gurpreet for Asian Games

AIFF forced to pick new-look team for Asiad as ISL clubs refuse to release players

The Hindu

NCP schism: Sharad Pawar faction seeks disqualification of rebel NCP legislators from Maharashtra Legislative Council

NCP led by Sharad Pawar petitions Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council to disqualify rebel NCP MLCs, a day after Pawar suggests not taking them back & giving tickets to fresh faces in upcoming polls. Ajit Pawar's appointment as NCP president termed "illegal" by Sharad Pawar group.

The Hindu

Workshop on clinical research held at NIMS

At NIMS Hyderabad, a workshop on ethics and regulations for conducting clinical research was held, attended by over 100 delegates.

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