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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

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

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

The Hindu

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Bangkok, Pattaya elections expected in May

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

Bangkok Post

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

The Hindu

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.

The Times of India

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)

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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.

Bangkok Post

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 Times of India

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 Guardian - UK

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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The Hindu

Judges should think about language used when speaking about EC: Law Minister

Attempts to discredit Election Commission are akin to discrediting Indian democracy, says Rijiju

The Hindu

U.P. Assembly polls | Polarisation suits both BJP and SP to consolidate vote bases, says Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi said her party will take a call on whether to forge a post-poll alliance once the election results are out.

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PM Modi calls for higher polling, discussion on 'one nation, one election'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the BJP's "panna pramukhs" and other ground workers to work to ensure 75% polling in every election.

Benzinga

Ominous Death Cross Forms On Ecopetrol's Chart

If history is any guide, there may be trouble ahead for shares of Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC). A so-called "death cross" has formed on its chart and, not surprisingly, this could be bearish for the stock.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | PM Modi unveils hologram of Netaji at India Gate; NIA links with Germans on probe into Sikhs for Justice; and more

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The Hindu

EC’s ban on rallies hits business of charter flight operators

Just 10-15% of the 350-400 flight hours per month are election-related travel at this stage, the operators said.

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Bangkok Post

Expelled MP says axeing was wrong

One of 21 renegade MPs expelled from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is appealing against the decision, saying he had nothing to do with the moves that led to the group's axeing.

Bangkok Post

Ministry open to election meets on premises

The Ministry of Defence on Saturday assured all political parties will have an equal electioneering opportunity on its premises for the Jan 30 by-election in Bangkok Constituency 9, covering Lak Si and Chatuchak districts.

The Hindu

Ban on large poll rallies, roadshows to continue till January 31

Election Commission allows meetings of up to 500 people for first two phases.

The Hindu

Supreme Court asks Maharashtra to submit data on OBCs to commission

The panel directed to submit interim report to the State within two weeks

The Hindu

A dangerous precedent

By holding the Budget before the Assembly polls, the BJP government has shown scant regard for Parliament

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls | EC lets SP off with warning for violating COVID norms

The Election Commission on Tuesday let the Samajwadi Party off with a warning for violating COVID-19 guidelines in place for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by having a gathering at the party off

Newslaundry

#Phase3: Voting begins in 117 seats across 13 states and 2 UTs

One hundred and seventeen Lok Sabha seats across 13 states and two Union Territories are going to polls in the third phase of the 2019 General Elections. In the first two phases, polling was held to 91 and 95 seats on April 11 and April 18.

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