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Election-time seizures will soon cross all-time high mark of ₹9,000 crore: ECI

Election Commission reports record-breaking ₹9,000 crore seizures in Lok Sabha polls, including drugs, cash, liquor, and precious metals.

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In Delhi, why are BJP workers ‘helping’ EC officials with election work?

M Narayanan, 81, was relieved to hear he’d be able to vote in the general elections this year. A resident of Green Park in New Delhi, he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and finds it difficult to leave the house.

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Doordarshan and AIR censor opposition leaders, but Modi gets a pass

Yesterday, The Indian Express reported that CPIM general secretary Sitaram Yechury and All India Forward Bloc leader G Devarajan were asked by public broadcasters Doordarshan and All India Radio to drop the phrases “communal authoritarian regime”, “Muslim”, and “draconian laws” from their speeches during broadcast time allotted to them.

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Morning Digest: PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders trade barbs, cross swords in Mumbai; Manipur govt says it’s not biased against any community, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 18, 2024

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Namesake candidates join election battle in several constituencies across Bengal

Trinamool Congress candidate Biswajit Das is set to face stiff competition from Union Minister Santanu Thakur of the BJP on May 20.

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EC issues notice to former Calcutta HC judge for undignified remarks against Mamata

EC issued a show cause notice on Abhijit Gangopadhyay for making offensive comments against Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu

Congress moves ECI against MP CM’s ‘offensive’ language

Madhya Pradesh Congress has lodged a complaint with the ECI against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s alleged use of an offensive word for the grand old party.

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Why delay in uploading turnout data, Supreme Court asks Election Commission

Chief Justice of India to hear NGO's plea on delay in voter turnout data publication by Election Commission.

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BJP accuses Congress candidate of trying to lure voters

BJP accuses Bengaluru Congress candidate of distributing gifts to voters through courier agency, seeks action from EC.

The Hindu

Election Commission summons Andhra chief secretary, DGP over post-poll violence

Election Commission summons Andhra Pradesh officials over post-poll violence, emphasizes peaceful conduct of polls.

The Hindu

BJP approaches poll panel, seeks action against Rahul’s remarks on Army

BJP urges EC to take action against Rahul Gandhi for false remarks on soldiers, questioning national security.

The Hindu

Morning Digest: PM Modi’s assets total ₹3 crore according to his election affidavit; EC says BJP, Congress chiefs have replied to notice on code violation, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 15, 2024

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Boiler light-up of two Yadadri Thermal Power Station units sets in motion its phased commissioning

TS-Genco engineers achieve milestone by initiating boiler light up at Yadadri Thermal Power Station, advancing power generation.

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BJP, Congress presidents have replied to notice on MCC violation by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi: Election Commission

Election Commission addresses MCC violations by BJP and Congress, taking action on complaints against star campaigners.

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Stop blatant violations of poll code by BJP: TMC tells Election Commission

Trinamool Congress urges Election Commission to stop BJP violations, alleging Model Code of Conduct has become "Modi Code of Conduct."

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‘Hate speech’: SC refuses to entertain 2 petitions seeking poll ban, EC action against PM

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from elections for allegedly making hate speeches and invoking religion during campaigns, LiveLaw reported.

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Review plea challenges VVPAT verdict; SC to hear plea on turnout data on May 17

A review petition has been filed questioning the Supreme Court’s decision to turn down a plea to tally every voter verifiable paper audit trail slip with votes cast through EVMs.

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Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on ‘delay’ in voter turnout data publication on May 17

Supreme Court to urgently hear application on delay in voter turnout data publication for Lok Sabha elections.

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Youth polling station to attract new voters: Returning Officer P. Pravinya

Warangal Lok Sabha Returning Officer emphasizes youth-led polling centers with special amenities and decorations for upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Congress claims Kharge's helicopter checked in Bihar, says poll officials 'targeting' Opposition leaders

Opposition leaders are being targeted by poll officials, the Congress alleged on May 12, claiming that while its chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s helicopter was checked in Bihar’s Samastipur, leaders of the BJP-led NDA were being allowed to move “freely”.

The Hindu

Election Commission urged to conduct press conference on election day

In a joint letter, the Press Club of India, Indian Women Press Corp, Press Association, Foreign Correspondent Club and the Delhi Union of Journalists express dismay at the Election Commission not holding a single press conference even after the completion of voting in three phases across the country.

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Lok Sabha polls | Voter turnout in Phase 3 at 65.68%, says ECI

Updated voter turnout figures for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 65.68% turnout reported by the Election Commission.

The Hindu

Karnataka government seeks relaxation of model of conduct to take up drought relief

The Karnataka government has appealed to the Election Commission of India (EC) to relax the model code of conduct (MCC) that is in force for the Lok Sabha election to enable it to start holding meetings to take up relief measures in drought-hit taluks.

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‘Release entire poll data, hold press conference after every phase’: Press groups write to EC

Five press groups in India issued a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner today condemning the Election Commission for “not holding a single press conference” after three phases of polling.

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