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Assembly polls: EC allows public meetings with 50% capacity indoor, 30% outdoor

The ban on road shows will continue, says the poll panel

The Hindu

Coronavirus live updates | Over 169 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Government

India reports fewer COVID-19 deaths than during last week

The Hindu

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Kerala: National green tribunal orders mining firm to pay Rs 1.58 crore

KOCHI: The division bench of the national green tribunal (NGT) has directed a stone quarry firm M/s RDS Project Pvt Ltd to pay an environmental compensation of Rs.1.58 crore to the mining and geology department.

The Times of India

EC asks States to protect star campaigners after Owaisi attack

They are an integral part of the poll process: election body

The Hindu

Govt committed to form committee on MSP, says Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said that the government is committed to form a panel on Minimum Support Price (MSP) after the upcoming assembly elections are concluded.

Dynamite News

Parliament proceedings | February 4, 2022

Both the Houses continued with the Motion of Thanks on the President's address for the third consecutive day and are took up Private Members' Legislative Business.

The Hindu

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No amendment planned for common electoral roll, simultaneous poll: Centre

Law and Justice Minister tells Rajya Sabha that Centre is not planning to amend Representation of the People Act

The Hindu

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan expected to quit in protocol protest

It comes after his party the DUP ordered a halt to Brexit checks at ports.

The Independent UK

EC draws up 400 seats for next poll

The Election Commission (EC) has finished drawing up 400 constituencies across the country for the next general election, with Bangkok allocated the most seats at 33.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart supports May city poll

Chadchart Sittipunt, who intends to run as an independent in the next Bangkok governor election, has urged the government to keep its word and hold the poll in May.

Bangkok Post

EC orders provincial offices to redraw electoral boundaries

The Election Commission has instructed its offices in all provinces to prepare to re-demarcate electoral boundaries to accommodate the increased number of MPs under the amended constitution.

Bangkok Post

May the city poll begin!

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda has met the expectations of the public by setting a rough date for the Bangkok governor election in May.

Bangkok Post

Tenn. pastor, first African American, named to key SBC post

Tennessee pastor Willie McLaurin has been named interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, becoming the first African American to lead one of the denomination’s ministry entities

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Election Commission eases rally curbs, raises cap for outdoor meetings

NEW DELHI: Allowing a physical poll campaign to begin across the five poll-bound states from Tuesday in view of the flattening curve of Covid infections, the Election Commission on Monday allowed in-person public meetings in open spaces subject to a cap of 1,000 participants, up from 500 earlier, while also…

The Hindu

Assembly polls: over 70% of cases lodged under Acts dealing with alcohol and drugs

23,500 FIRs filed, 260 for violation of COVID norms: EC sources

Bangkok Post

Bangkok, Pattaya elections expected in May

Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda expects elections for Bangkok governor and Pattaya mayor will be held in May.

The Hindu

Coronavirus updates | January 31, 2022

Beneficiaries in the age group of 15 to 18 years will start receiving their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from Monday, officials said

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Poll curbs may be eased as EC to review ban on rallies today

NEW DELHI: Amid improving vaccination status and declining graph of daily Covid cases in the poll-bound states, the Election Commission will on Monday review its ban on big political rallies and roadshows after hearing the assessment of the health ministry and respective state governments.

Benzinga

EMA's Advisory Committee Recommends Approval Of Bristol-Myers' Breyanzi In Lymphoma

The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)

Bangkok Post

Purge tests PM's resolve

All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's next move following the purge of 21 MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) including Thamanat Prompow, the party's former secretary-general.

The Times of India

SP candidate says will take 'revenge' after winning, booked

MEERUT: Police have booked Samajwadi Party candidate from Meerut, Adil Chaudhary, under IPC section 505 (promoting enmity, hatred) after a purported video of him went viral in which he can be seen saying that if the SP forms the next government in Uttar Pradesh, he will take "revenge".

The Guardian - UK

I can’t update my Covid vaccine record to get a vital pass in Italy

I have had to cancel business and social arrangements and am afraid I may not be able to fly back to UK

The Hindu

Assembly elections | Cash, drugs worth over ₹200 crore seized since announcement of polls

Punjab, Manipur account for a large amount of illicit drugs and Uttar Pradesh for cash.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Gen. Rawat, Kalyan Singh awarded Padma Vibhushan; Pfizer starts Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine trial; and more

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